Cohort 4 (Final Cohort) · Only 20 Seats Remaining

Build your teaching career inside Mumbai's leading IB school.

A 1-year certification program on the DSB International School campus, Mumbai. One Saturday a month. Two globally recognised qualifications.

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The campus

Learn inside a Mumbai international school with a legacy of 65 years.

DSB International School has taught on its Lower Parel campus since 1961. It is Mumbai's only COBIS-accredited British international school, with 25+ nationalities on campus. For one year, this is where you learn. You walk in as a teacher and leave teaching like the best in the world.

A day at the DSB International School campus, Mumbai

The program

A full year of structured training.

Three things run in parallel for twelve months.

Online, at your pace

Video lessons, reading modules, and progress assessments between sessions.

On campus, once a month

A full 8-hour Saturday at DSB International School with live faculty from the US, UAE, and Lebanon, plus case studies, peer observation, and real teaching practice.

Applied in your classroom

Skill-based assignments where you put your learning to work with real students.

Why teachers join

What you take away from the year.

Two qualifications schools recognise worldwide.

In twelve months you earn the Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (PgCTL) and the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Teaching, regulated by UK OFQUAL.

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PgCTL

ATHE

Get the opportunity to learn and teach at the host school.

Train inside a working IB campus — DSB International School — with live faculty from the US, UAE and Lebanon, and put yourself on the radar of top international schools for teaching roles.

Meet and network with like-minded teachers.

Join a cohort of 20 working teachers who meet on campus every month for live sessions and peer observation, the people growing alongside you.

Accelerate your teaching career.

Build the classroom expertise that helps you take the next step in your teaching career.

Proof

From the Principal of DSB, and teachers already in the program.

The executive pathway is curated for teachers who are already practicing but wish to explore all the opportunities, and to be upskilled to take the fullest advantage of them.Dr Howard Gee, Principal, DSB International School

Ready to take the next step?

Talk to an advisor and check your eligibility for Cohort 4.

Your campus

DSB International School, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

DSB International School

Ganpatrao Kadam Marg

Lower Parel West, Mumbai

In-Person Session Day

Second Saturday of every month

Session Duration

8 hours per session

Cohort Capacity

20 seats

The centre is fully equipped with

Dedicated classroom learning space

Projector-enabled live session setup

High-speed internet connectivity

Academic
coordination
support on-site

ELIGIBILITY & FINANCING

Simple to join. Flexible to fund.

Built for working teachers.

You qualify if you already hold a subject qualification and a recognised teaching qualification. To join, you speak with an advisor who confirms your eligibility and guides you through the next steps.

Flexible ways to pay.

No-cost EMI is available, and eligible teachers can receive the Educator Excellence Grant. Your advisor walks you through the full fee and options on your call.

Enrollment

Three steps to your seat.

1

Talk to an advisor and confirm your fit.

2

Secure your seat with the registration fee.

3

Starts on 9 January 2027. Admissions close 25 December 2026.

This is the final cohort at DSB International School. A cohort of 20. First come, first served.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Suraasa, PgCTL, & TDC Experience
Eligibility & Enrollment
Learning, Support, & Assessments
Credentials & Career Growth
Fees, Financing, & Policies
The Teacher Development Centre (TDC) is a Suraasa teacher upskilling centre hosted at a school near you. Teachers from different schools come to a TDC to develop their pedagogy and mindset to join the ranks of the most successful teachers globally.
As a TDC participant, you will:
  • Learn global pedagogy practices in live classes delivered virtually by teacher educators from the US, UK, UAE, and Lebanon.
  • Gain hands-on experience with exclusive opportunities to teach classes at the premier school hosting your TDC.
  • Earn highly sought-after international credentials upon completion of your program.
  • Develop a digital portfolio of the skills you master in the program.
  • Engage in group activities with your cohort and become a member of a lifelong community of like-minded, passionate teachers.
  • Accelerate your career progression and unlock new professional advancement opportunities.
Currently, the TDC hosts the Executive pathway of our flagship Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (PgCTL). For years, the PgCTL has successfully upskilled teachers through a comprehensive online platform, and the TDC now brings this proven, internationally recognized curriculum into a blended, in-person environment.
While the core curriculum and the prestigious credentials remain exactly the same as our successful online program, the TDC offers benefit from localized, face-to-face community engagement. This includes mandatory in-person collaborative sessions on the second Saturday of every month and exclusive opportunities to practice teaching physically at the premier school hosting your nearest TDC.
To be eligible for the program, candidates must already hold both a subject qualification and a recognized teaching qualification.
You apply by submitting the Book a Call form on this page. A career advisor will then call you to understand your interest and background, and help you determine whether the TDC is the right fit before you enroll.
Yes, this is the final cohort running at DSB International School.
To ensure that you are able to successfully learn and apply your new skills, your progress is measured through a mix of formative and practical assessments. These are designed to evaluate both your theoretical understanding and your real-world teaching application:
  • Self-Paced Assessments: Throughout your self-paced learning journey, you will complete multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments. These occur at the beginning and end of each module, as well as at the end of each milestone within the modules, helping you actively track your progressive learning.
  • Live Assessments: Specific modules feature live assessments that will be open for defined windows of time. You will need to complete these MCQs within their designated timeframe, aiming for a minimum passing scope of 50%.
  • Skill Evidence Assignments: These are practical tasks such as classroom projects, case studies, and digital tasks that prove your ability to apply what you have learned. They are evaluated by trained professionals using specific rubrics.
At the end of the program, your final GPA is calculated based on a weighted average of these components. Because practical application is the core focus of the TDC, your Skill Evidence assignments make up the majority of your grade at 60%. Your Live Assessments and Self-Paced Milestones account for the remaining 20% each.
Yes. Before the course begins, you are assigned a dedicated PAL (Progress Advisor and Liaison) who serves as your main point of contact for academic, certification, and career-related questions. You will also have access to weekly guidance sessions to seek direct help from professors, alongside a dedicated IT Team for any technical or platform support.
 Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn two highly recognized credentials:
The Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (PgCTL).
The ATHE UK Level 6 Diploma in Teaching (regulated by UK OFQUAL).
 
 When you upskill at a TDC, you learn how the most successful teachers in the world operate. You will be equipped to teach significantly better wherever you are currently placed. This elevated level of classroom excellence naturally opens many doors for you, allowing you to confidently pursue new opportunities and career advancement wherever you choose to go next. 
 The total fee for the PgCTL Executive program via the TDC pathway is ₹2,60,000 plus 18% GST. To enroll and secure your seat, you only need to pay the initial ₹20,000 registration fee. 
 We have partnered with leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to offer our teachers education loans at low or no interest rates. Once you have paid your registration fee, our team will connect with you to discuss the specific EMI process and requirements for approval. 
 Yes, we offer the Educator Excellence Grant, which provides a scholarship of up to ₹12,500 based on a review of your teaching profile. 
The initial registration fee is non-refundable. However, if you need to withdraw within the first 7 days of enrollment, 100% of the remaining fee paid will be refunded. If you withdraw between 7 and 15 days, 50% of the remaining fee paid will be refunded. No refunds are granted after 15 days from the date of enrollment. You can request a withdrawal by emailing [email protected]. 
The Teacher Development Centre (TDC) is a Suraasa teacher upskilling centre hosted at a school near you. Teachers from different schools come to a TDC to develop their pedagogy and mindset to join the ranks of the most successful teachers globally.
As a TDC participant, you will:
  • Learn global pedagogy practices in live classes delivered virtually by teacher educators from the US, UK, UAE, and Lebanon.
  • Gain hands-on experience with exclusive opportunities to teach classes at the premier school hosting your TDC.
  • Earn highly sought-after international credentials upon completion of your program.
  • Develop a digital portfolio of the skills you master in the program.
  • Engage in group activities with your cohort and become a member of a lifelong community of like-minded, passionate teachers.
  • Accelerate your career progression and unlock new professional advancement opportunities.
Currently, the TDC hosts the Executive pathway of our flagship Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (PgCTL). For years, the PgCTL has successfully upskilled teachers through a comprehensive online platform, and the TDC now brings this proven, internationally recognized curriculum into a blended, in-person environment.
While the core curriculum and the prestigious credentials remain exactly the same as our successful online program, the TDC offers benefit from localized, face-to-face community engagement. This includes mandatory in-person collaborative sessions on the second Saturday of every month and exclusive opportunities to practice teaching physically at the premier school hosting your nearest TDC.
To be eligible for the program, candidates must already hold both a subject qualification and a recognized teaching qualification.
You apply by submitting the Book a Call form on this page. A career advisor will then call you to understand your interest and background, and help you determine whether the TDC is the right fit before you enroll.
Yes, this is the final cohort running at DSB International School.
To ensure that you are able to successfully learn and apply your new skills, your progress is measured through a mix of formative and practical assessments. These are designed to evaluate both your theoretical understanding and your real-world teaching application:
  • Self-Paced Assessments: Throughout your self-paced learning journey, you will complete multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments. These occur at the beginning and end of each module, as well as at the end of each milestone within the modules, helping you actively track your progressive learning.
  • Live Assessments: Specific modules feature live assessments that will be open for defined windows of time. You will need to complete these MCQs within their designated timeframe, aiming for a minimum passing scope of 50%.
  • Skill Evidence Assignments: These are practical tasks such as classroom projects, case studies, and digital tasks that prove your ability to apply what you have learned. They are evaluated by trained professionals using specific rubrics.
At the end of the program, your final GPA is calculated based on a weighted average of these components. Because practical application is the core focus of the TDC, your Skill Evidence assignments make up the majority of your grade at 60%. Your Live Assessments and Self-Paced Milestones account for the remaining 20% each.
Yes. Before the course begins, you are assigned a dedicated PAL (Progress Advisor and Liaison) who serves as your main point of contact for academic, certification, and career-related questions. You will also have access to weekly guidance sessions to seek direct help from professors, alongside a dedicated IT Team for any technical or platform support.
 Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn two highly recognized credentials:
The Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (PgCTL).
The ATHE UK Level 6 Diploma in Teaching (regulated by UK OFQUAL).
 
 When you upskill at a TDC, you learn how the most successful teachers in the world operate. You will be equipped to teach significantly better wherever you are currently placed. This elevated level of classroom excellence naturally opens many doors for you, allowing you to confidently pursue new opportunities and career advancement wherever you choose to go next. 
 The total fee for the PgCTL Executive program via the TDC pathway is ₹2,60,000 plus 18% GST. To enroll and secure your seat, you only need to pay the initial ₹20,000 registration fee. 
 We have partnered with leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to offer our teachers education loans at low or no interest rates. Once you have paid your registration fee, our team will connect with you to discuss the specific EMI process and requirements for approval. 
 Yes, we offer the Educator Excellence Grant, which provides a scholarship of up to ₹12,500 based on a review of your teaching profile. 
The initial registration fee is non-refundable. However, if you need to withdraw within the first 7 days of enrollment, 100% of the remaining fee paid will be refunded. If you withdraw between 7 and 15 days, 50% of the remaining fee paid will be refunded. No refunds are granted after 15 days from the date of enrollment. You can request a withdrawal by emailing [email protected]. 

20 seats. One year. Two global qualifications.

This is the final cohort at DSB International School. Mumbai's first international TDC starts 9 January 2027. Admissions close 25 December 2026. First come, first served.