Pre-Primary Teacher Training in the UAE
Study APTTI's pre-primary teacher training online from anywhere in United Arab Emirates.
You can take pre-primary teacher training in United Arab Emirates online with APTTI at four levels: Certificate (120 hours), Diploma (200 hours), PG Diploma (240 hours) and Integrated PG Diploma (480 hours). International fees: Certificate US$170, Diploma US$325, PG Diploma US$475, Integrated PG Diploma US$549. Study in your own time zone, GST (UTC+4).
Pre-primary education in United Arab Emirates
The UAE has a large private school sector with Indian (CBSE and Kerala-board), British, American and IB curricula, and many of them run Foundation Stage or KG classes for ages 3 to 6. Teaching-assistant and nursery roles are common entry points for expatriate teachers.
Who sets teacher requirements
Private schools are regulated by KHDA in Dubai, ADEK in Abu Dhabi and SPEA in Sharjah, and teachers are licensed through the UAE's national Teacher Licensing System. Each school and authority sets its own qualification rules for kindergarten (KG1 and KG2) staff.
This is general guidance, checked in October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the relevant authority and your target school.
Classroom languages
Main languages: Arabic and English. The course is taught in English, and it covers how to support children learning in more than one language.
Fees
| Level | Eligibility | Hours and duration | Fee (India) | Fee (international) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10th pass | 120 hours / 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST | US$170 |
| Diploma | 12th pass | 200 hours / 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST | US$325 |
| PG Diploma | Graduation (any subject) | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | US$475 |
| Integrated PG Diploma | Graduation (any subject) | 480 hours / 18 months | ₹35,000 + GST | US$549 |
Cities
Questions from learners in United Arab Emirates
Can I do pre-primary teacher training online in United Arab Emirates?
Yes. APTTI's course is fully online with 24/7 access, so you can study anywhere in United Arab Emirates in your own time zone (GST (UTC+4)).
What does the course cost in United Arab Emirates?
Learners in United Arab Emirates pay in US dollars: US$170 (Certificate), US$325 (Diploma), US$475 (PG Diploma) or US$549 (Integrated PG Diploma).
Is the certificate accepted in United Arab Emirates?
Private schools decide what training they accept. The certificate is professional training, not a government licence; check the requirements below and with your target school.