What is the eligibility for pre-primary teacher training?

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

At APTTI, eligibility for pre-primary teacher training depends on the level: 10th pass for the Certificate (120 hours), 12th pass for the Diploma (200 hours), and graduation in any subject for the PG Diploma (240 hours) and the Integrated PG Diploma (480 hours). There is no entrance exam, and teaching experience is not required.

What this means in practice

Learners from outside India join on the basis of the equivalent school-leaving or degree qualification in their own country, for example WAEC/NECO in Nigeria, KCSE in Kenya or a bachelor's degree in the Philippines.

Eligibility by level

Certificate in Pre-Primary Teacher Training: 10th pass
Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Training: 12th pass
PG Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Training: graduate in any discipline
Integrated PG Diploma: graduate in any discipline

Documents you will usually need

A copy of your highest mark sheet or certificate, photo ID and a passport-size photo. Admissions will confirm exactly what to upload after you apply.

If you are between levels

If you are still studying, for example in 12th or a degree, you can usually join the level that matches your completed qualification now and progress later. A learner in the final year of a degree can start the Diploma with 12th pass and move to the PG Diploma after graduating. If your qualification is from another country and you are unsure how it compares, send a copy to admissions before you pay. Choosing the right level at the start avoids repeating work and helps you plan your budget.

Practical next steps

Check your highest completed qualification.
Pick the highest level you are eligible for and can study for.
Apply online or send a quick enquiry.
Upload documents when admissions asks.

ExampleMary from Kisumu has KCSE and wants to teach PP1. She is eligible for the Diploma (12th-pass equivalent) and studies online.

What to keep in mind: Eligibility for this course is not the same as eligibility for a government teaching job. Check the rules of the employer or country where you want to work.

Common follow-up questions

Is there an age limit?

APTTI does not publish an upper age limit; adults of any age can apply.

Do I need a minimum percentage?

No minimum percentage is published; confirm with admissions if you are unsure.

Sources

APTTI: Pre-Primary Teacher Training course page

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