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Montessori Teacher Training in Pune
You can take APTTI's Montessori teacher training online from Pune: 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. There is no APTTI campus in Pune; you study online and practise locally.
Montessori teaching in Pune
Pune's preschool market spans Kothrud, Baner, Hinjewadi and Kharadi, with many Montessori-inspired play schools.
Learners often combine study with assistant work in a local preschool.
Job titles to search in Pune: Montessori teacher, pre-primary teacher, play-school teacher, Montessori directress, Montessori coordinator.
Your course options from Pune
| 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 Pune: 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 Pune
Is there an APTTI centre in Pune?
No. Study is online.
Can I study while working?
Yes. The course is self-paced.
What does the Montessori course cost in Pune?
Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma fees are ₹10,000, ₹20,000 or ₹30,000 plus GST.
Can I get a Montessori job in Pune with this course?
Many private preschools in Pune accept private Montessori training; employers decide. Government teaching posts need NCTE-recognised qualifications (such as D.El.Ed.
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