Admissions Open for CICTL May 2026 Batch – Register Now
Admissions Open for CICTL May 2026 Batch – Register Now
Admissions Open for CICTL May 2026 Batch – Register Now
Admissions Open for CICTL May 2026 Batch – Register Now
Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning
CuriousEd School of Teaching
Teaching with purpose. Leading with heart
CuriousEd School of Teaching
Teaching with purpose. Leading with heart
About CuriousEd School of Teaching
At CuriousEd, we believe teaching is more than a profession — it is a calling. We are here to nurture passionate teachers who inspire learners, create meaningful experiences, and lead with strong values. Through reflective practice, community engagement, and learner-centred pedagogy, we aim to transform classrooms into places of wonder, respect, and possibility.
To develop confident, value-driven teachers who lead learner-centred classrooms and inspire change through meaningful teaching.
Passion: We believe teaching is a calling. We ignite the inner spark that fuels lifelong dedication.
Confidence: We help teachers find their voice and embrace their unique strengths.
Learner-Centredness: We prioritise the learner’s needs, interests, and voice in every teaching practice.
Integrity: We promote ethical practices and professional responsibility in education.
Collaboration: We foster a supportive community where teachers grow together.
If you are on your journey to becoming a confident, purpose-driven, and value-led teacher—we are your next milestone.
Cambridge Certificate Programme
Certificate in Teaching & Learning: An 18-week immersive journey to equip educators with global teaching-learning pedagogy for the modern world, making you a certified Cambridge educator.
CuriousEd is a Professional Development Centre, registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education. (Centre code- IA590)
- Earn a certificate of completion from Cambridge International Education (a part of Cambridge University & Press).
- Understand the global approach to learning- develop Cambridge teacher attributes.
- Key focus areas: active learning, assessment for learning, reflective practice.
- Additional focus areas: metacognition, differentiated instructions, resource creation.
- Subject specific guidance for your specialisation by experienced CuriousEd centre mentors.
- Get free access to all CuriousEd skills workshops by expert trainers.
Shalini Reddy: Co-founder, CuriousEd | Certified Cambridge Programme Leader
Shalini Reddy is the Co-founder of CuriousEd and a certified Cambridge
Programme Leader with over 25 years of professional experience, including leadership as a Regional Head in the retail industry. She spent more than 15 years founding and running a school with CIE and CBSE curriculums, where she led curriculum design and teacher development.
She believes that equipping teachers with strong skills leads to the overall development of learners and creates a lifelong impact. Supporting teachers throughout their journey with a positive, coaching-based approach has been central to her work.
Shalini has participated in numerous Cambridge International PD programmes and attended major global education conferences. At CuriousEd, she leads training sessions for user schools and not-for-profit organisations as part of CSR initiatives.
Nidhi Tewari: Training Manager, CuriousEd | Certified Cambridge Programme Leader
Nidhi is the Training Manager at CuriousEd and a certified Cambridge Programme Leader. She began her journey in education through the Teach For India Fellowship,
where she worked at the grassroots level in a public school for two years. Building over her challenges and learning, with a deep passion for creating joyful learning experiences, Nidhi has been a trainer for 7 continuous years, where she has trained more than 10,000 educators across diverse curricula, including CIE, IB, CBSE, and various state boards.
Her work spans teacher development, curriculum alignment, and pedagogical innovation. At CuriousEd, she conducts training sessions for the team and user schools with a strong focus on building reflective, culturally aware, and high-impact teaching practices.
CICTL is an 18-week long programme. The course consists of over 150 hours of learning through a variety of learning formats to accommodate introduction of new concepts, practice and reflection.
While completing their 18-week learning programme, teachers are expected to build their portfolio of learning and reflection evidence. Post-evaluation and achieving a minimum of Pass grade, they are issued a Certificate of Achievement.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
- Course Start Date: May 25, 2026
- Course End Date: September 30, 2026
- Certification Issuance (subject to passing the Cambridge assessment): November 2026
Fee Structure
The total fee for the 18-week programme
- For Indian residents- INR 50,000 + GST
- For non-Indian residents- USD 600
This includes access to all live sessions, mentor support, and certification processing. The entire fee must be paid before the commencement of the programme.
How to Apply
- Fill the interest form to reach out to us
- Receive the registration form link and all other relevant details through email
- Fill and submit the application form
- Await confirmation and complete the fee payment process
- Receive onboarding details and course calendar
Need Help?
Reach out to us at:
Email: pdqcentre@curioused.ai
Phone/WhatsApp: +91 7396098822
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Find clear answers to common questions about the programme, including eligibility, structure, and certification.
1. Who should join?
In-service teachers with at least 1 year of teaching experience. Eligible candidates must:
- be a full or part-time teacher employed in an educational institution such as a school, college, university
- teach in their current institution over a full academic year, for a minimum of 24 weeks and a minimum of six hours per week
- have the regular support of a mentor who understands the essential principles that underpin this qualification, and can provide helpful advice and observations
- teach a group with a minimum of six learners
- be responsible for planning, teaching and formatively assessing groups of learners
- have English language competence comparable to at least Level B2 in CEFR or a minimum of 5.5 on IELTS.
- commit to dedicating 8-10 hours of their time every week for PDQ learning
2. I have already done the teacher eligibility course for my country. Is this programme relevant for me?
The programme is helpful for any teacher looking for upskilling their teaching and learning practices. While the teacher eligibility course you would have attended is helpful in building your skills for your local context, this programme gives you access to international teaching practices and resources. This broadens your perspective and helps you enhance your daily teaching.
3. The school that I teach in follows the Cambridge curriculum. How will this programme help?
The CICT&L programme syllabus is designed by Cambridge itself and is strongly aligned with the Cambridge teacher standards. While it is equally helpful for teachers teaching all kinds of curriculum, it will add a lot of value to those teaching Cambridge curriculum by setting them up as per Cambridge expectations.
4. My teaching job is very demanding. Where will I find time to learn from this programme?
The programme is designed for teachers working full-time in schools. The online sessions will be scheduled during weekday evenings or weekends. Some of the tasks will be completed as a part of classroom practice and the others will be expected to be done in the teachers’ free time. If you are willing to commit yourself to learning, the programme will not affect your schoolwork at all.
- Guided learning: Live online learning sessions
- Individual learning: Structured personal learning time for ongoing topics
- Group learning: Planned interactions with colleagues for personal learning
- Work-based learning: Learning as a part of teaching practice and reflection
5. What is the maximum duration by which I can receive my certificate?
The CICT&L programme at CuriousEd is an 18-week long programme. As a candidate, you will be expected to submit evidence of learning, reflection and class observation in a collective portfolio. After submission of your final portfolio of evidence at the end of the 18th week, you will receive your evaluated grades and passing certificate in the following weeks. CuriousEd will notify you about it and will also invite you to our virtual graduation ceremony.
6. Who will be my trainers?
The programme will be facilitated by accredited Cambridge Programme Leaders. These trainers will conduct live sessions and will also connect with you throughout the programme. Apart from the PL, you will also have a dedicated mentor to support you with the programme. The mentor will observe your classroom, have feedback conversations with you and help you personalize your learning journey.
7. Is the course online or do I need to go somewhere to attend?
The entire course is available to you online with a commitment of about 10 hours every week. This included 4 designated hours of live trainings and meetings, 3-5 hours of self-learning through shared resources, and 1-2 hours of classroom related activity as a part of the learning to be completely each week.
8. Will I get a certificate on completion of the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, and submission of your learning portfolio, Cambridge will evaluate your work and release your result for the programme. Once you pass the Cambridge evaluation, you will be issued a certificate from Cambridge University & Press.
9. Is this course organised by Cambridge or CuriousEd?
The Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning is a Professional Development Qualification designed by Cambridge International Education. While the course syllabus and assessment criteria are released by Cambridge, CuriousEd is one of the affiliated centres that brings the syllabus to life through a well-designed programme for teachers.
10. How will it be different for me to do the course from CuriousEd?
CICTL is a 18-week long intense programme, that requires 8-10 hours of commitment every week for about 4 continuous months from teachers. This includes planning lessons, getting observed and receiving feedback, actively reflecting and writing over 6 academic essays of 600-800 words each. CuriousEd cascades the entire learning in strategic stages to ensure the teachers do not feel overwhelmed and are supported in their learning journey. The programme is completely online, which avoids the extra time and effort of traveling to a training centre while learning with a group of fellow educators from across the world.
11. Which online platform will be used for the course?
Once you are enrolled, there will be a Microsoft Outlook email created for you to access the course. This email will help you login to Outlook email, where Outlook Teams will be the primary platform for communication during the programme. The online sessions will happen on Teams. All the learning resources will be published on CuriousEd LMS platform, that will be accessible through the same email.
How to Register
Kindly fill this form with all the relevant details to express your interest in the course. After receipt of your interest, you will receive further communication from CuriousEd team. You will be expected to submit a statement of intent and a small assignment. After screening the assignment, you will be invited to the programme.
Have Questions in Mind?
Find clear, concise answers to understand the programme, its benefits, and how it fits into your professional journey.
a. Is the course online or do I need to go somewhere to attend?
The entire course is available to you online. This included 4 designated hours of live trainings and meetings, and 3-5 hours of self-learning through shared resources, and 1-2 hours of classroom related activity as a part of the learning.
b. Will I get a certificate on completion of the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, and submission of your learning portfolio, Cambridge will evaluate your work and release your result for the programme. Once you Pass the Cambridge evaluation, you will be issues a certificate from Cambridge University & Press.
c. Is this course organised by Cambridge or CuriousEd?
The Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning is a Professional Development Qualification designed by Cambridge International Education. While the course syllabus and assessment criteria are released by Cambridge, CuriousEd is one of the affiliated centres that brings the syllabus to life through a well-designed programme for teachers.
d. How will it be different for me to do the course from CuriousEd?
CICTL is a 17-week long intense programme, that requires 8-10 hours of commitment every week for about 4 continuous months from teachers. This includes planning lessons, getting observed and receiving feedback, actively reflecting and writing over 6 academic essays of 600-800 words each. CuriousEd cascades the entire learning in strategic stages to ensure the teachers do not feel overwhelmed and are supported in their learning journey. The programme is completely online, which avoids the extra time and effort of traveling to a training centre while learning with a group of fellow educators from across the world.
e. Which online platform will be used for the course?
Once you are enrolled, there will be a Microsoft Outlook email created for you to access the course. This email will help you login to Outlook email, where Outlook Teams will be the primary platform for communication during the programme. The online sessions will happen on Teams. All the learning resources will be published on CuriousEd LMS platform, that will be accessible through the same email.
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