Pre-Primary Teacher Training in Lagos
Online pre-primary teacher training for learners in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Learners in Lagos can take APTTI's pre-primary teacher training online at four levels: Certificate (10th pass, 6 months), Diploma (12th pass, 10 months), PG Diploma (graduates, 12 months) and Integrated PG Diploma (graduates, 18 months). International fees: Certificate US$170, Diploma US$325, PG Diploma US$475, Integrated PG Diploma US$549. No travel is needed.
Teaching pre-primary in Lagos
Lagos has thousands of private nursery and primary schools, many of them English-medium.
The National Policy on Education includes one year of pre-primary education, and private nursery and primary schools are widespread in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan.
Requirements to check
Teachers in Nigeria register with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). The Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) is the usual minimum for registered teaching posts; private nursery schools set their own hiring rules.
- Study mode
- Online, self-paced
- Time zone
- WAT (UTC+1)
- Classroom languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo
- Fee currency
- USD
Levels and fees for Lagos
| 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 |
Also available online in Lagos
APTTI also offers nursery teacher training, Montessori teacher training, an ECCE course, the International Teaching Diploma and Teaching Young Learners.
Questions from Lagos
Is there a pre-primary teacher training centre in Lagos?
APTTI's course is online, so you study from home in Lagos without travelling to a centre. Admissions can be reached by phone, WhatsApp or email.
What is the pre-primary teacher training fee in Lagos?
US$170 (Certificate), US$325 (Diploma), US$475 (PG Diploma) or US$549 (Integrated PG Diploma).
Can I get a pre-primary teaching job in Lagos after the course?
Private pre-schools and schools in Lagos hire trained pre-primary teachers, and APTTI offers job assistance at the end of the course. Jobs depend on local demand, your qualifications and interviews; no course guarantees placement.
Which level should I choose in Lagos?
10th pass: Certificate. 12th pass: Diploma. Graduates: PG Diploma or Integrated PG Diploma, which suit schools that prefer graduate teachers.