Is there teaching practice or an internship in pre-primary teacher training?

By APTTI Educational Content · Updated 2026-10-10 · 2 min read

APTTI's pre-primary course page says the course may include supervised teaching practice in a pre-primary classroom. It does not describe a fixed internship, so ask admissions how practice works for your level and location. Whatever the requirement, arranging regular time with young children while you study is the best way to build confidence.

What this means in practice

Practice turns theory into skill. Schools often ask for a demo lesson at interview, and that is easier if you have taught real children.

How online learners can practise

Assist in a local play school or nursery
Volunteer at an anganwadi, NGO or community centre
Run a short weekly story or rhyme session for neighbourhood children with parents present
Ask your current school for a supervised placement if you already work as an assistant

What to record

The date, age group, activity, what went well, what you would change, and how children responded.

Making a placement request

When you ask a school or play school for practice time, be specific: say you are doing APTTI's pre-primary teacher training online, how many hours a week you can offer, which age group you prefer and what you hope to learn. Offer to help with routine tasks as well as activities. Bring a copy of your enrolment confirmation and agree any rules on photos and child protection at the start. Settings are much more willing to say yes when the request is clear and helpful.

Practical next steps

Ask admissions about teaching practice for your level.
Find a placement and get the head's permission.
Keep a practice log.

ExampleRitu in Gurugram arranged two mornings a week in a play school near home and wrote her reflections into a simple practice log.

What to keep in mind: Follow the setting's safeguarding rules, and never be alone with a child behind closed doors.

Common follow-up questions

Does APTTI arrange placements?

Ask admissions; most learners arrange local practice themselves.

Is teaching practice compulsory?

The course page says it may be included; confirm with admissions.

Sources

APTTI: Pre-Primary Teacher Training course page

Course facts from APTTI's published course pages, checked 10 October 2026. Editorial policy.