Course comparisons: Pre-Primary Questions
Pre-primary training compared with NTT, Montessori, ECCE, B.Ed, D.El.Ed, TEFL and the International Teaching Diploma.
This section answers 13 common questions about course comparisons for pre-primary teacher training. Each answer gives a direct reply first, then practical detail and sources.
What is the difference between NTT and pre-primary teacher training?
NTT (Nursery Teacher Training) and pre-primary teacher training overlap heavily.
Montessori vs pre-primary teacher training: which is better?
Neither is better in general; they suit different settings. Montessori training teaches the Montessori method: prepared environments.
What is the difference between ECCE and pre-primary teacher training?
ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) covers care and learning from birth to about 8, including health, nutrition.
Pre-primary teacher training vs B.Ed: which should I do?
Choose pre-primary teacher training if you want to teach nursery, LKG or UKG in private schools and pre-schools: it is shorter, cheaper.
Pre-primary teacher training vs D.El.Ed: what is the difference?
D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) is a two-year NCTE-recognised course after 12th that qualifies you to teach primary classes (1.
Certificate vs Diploma in pre-primary teacher training: what is the difference?
At APTTI the Certificate is 120 hours over 6 months for 10th-pass learners (₹10,000 + GST or US$170).
Diploma vs PG Diploma in pre-primary teacher training: which should I choose?
If you are a graduate, choose the PG Diploma (240 hours, 12 months, ₹30,000 + GST or US$475); it suits CBSE, ICSE.
What is the difference between nursery and kindergarten?
In India, nursery is usually the class for 3-year-olds, while kindergarten (KG) refers to LKG and UKG for 4 and 5-year-olds.
What is the difference between a play school, pre-school and kindergarten?
A play school usually takes children from about 18 months to 3 or 4 for short, play-focused sessions.
TEFL vs pre-primary teacher training: which should I take?
Take pre-primary teacher training if you want to teach nursery, LKG and UKG classes, covering all areas of early development.
International Teaching Diploma vs PG Diploma in pre-primary teacher training: which is better for me?
APTTI's International Teaching Diploma is aimed at Montessori and pre-primary teachers who want to work in the international sector.
What course do you need to become a pre-school teacher?
To become a pre-school teacher you usually take an early-childhood or pre-primary teacher training course.
Which course is best for a pre-primary teacher?
The best course depends on your goal. For private pre-schools in India, a pre-primary teacher training (PPTTC).