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Montessori Teacher Training in Kolkata
You can take APTTI's Montessori teacher training online from Kolkata: the Certificate (120 hours, 6 months), Diploma (200 hours, 10 months) or PG Diploma (240 hours, 12 months). Fees are ₹10,000, ₹20,000 or ₹30,000 plus GST. APTTI's head office is in Kolkata; the course itself is online.
Montessori teaching in Kolkata
APTTI's head office is at 17/2, KNI Sarani, Kolkata 700049, so Kolkata learners can visit or call the office. The course itself is online.
Kolkata has a long tradition of English-medium schools with pre-primary sections and a large number of play schools and Montessori houses across South Kolkata, Salt Lake and New Town.
Job titles to search in Kolkata: Montessori teacher, pre-primary teacher, play-school teacher, Montessori directress, Montessori coordinator.
Your course options from Kolkata
| Course | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 120 hrs 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST |
| Diploma | 200 hrs 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST |
| PG Diploma | 240 hrs 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST |
Recognition
Government teaching posts need NCTE-recognised qualifications (such as D.El.Ed. or B.Ed.) and, for many posts, a TET pass. A private Montessori certificate does not replace these. More about Montessori training in India.
Practise locally while you study
Because the course is online, build hands-on experience in Kolkata: volunteer or work as an assistant in a local preschool, make simple materials, and keep a portfolio of lesson plans and observation notes (initials only).
Questions from Kolkata
Can I visit APTTI in Kolkata?
Yes. The head office is at 17/2, KNI Sarani, Kolkata 700049. Call +91 98317 71327 before visiting.
Is the course taught in Bengali?
The course is in English. Tutors can explain points by phone.
What does the Montessori course cost in Kolkata?
Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma fees are ₹10,000, ₹20,000 or ₹30,000 plus GST.
Can I get a Montessori job in Kolkata with this course?
Many private preschools in Kolkata accept private Montessori training; employers decide. Government teaching posts need NCTE-recognised qualifications (such as D.El.Ed.
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