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PGDE-I with IBEC | IBCTL Postgraduate Diploma in Education - International with IB Educator Certificate / IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning
M.A.Ed. RPL route with IBEC | IBCTL - Master of Arts in Education with IB Educator Certificate | IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)
PGD in ECE – Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Join Global Qualifications in Teacher Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - International with IB Educator Certificate (PGDE-I with IBEC)
PGDE-I with IBEC | IBCTL Postgraduate Diploma in Education - International with IB Educator Certificate / IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Master of Arts in Education with IB Educator Certificate (M.A.Ed. RPL route with IBEC)
M.A.Ed. RPL route with IBEC | IBCTL - Master of Arts in Education with IB Educator Certificate | IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)
International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate (IBEC)
PGD in ECE – Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
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About ITARI
Preparing Educators for Global Classrooms and Human Futures
Indus Training and Research Institute (ITARI) is a centre for teacher education and professional learning dedicated to preparing educators for a changing world. The institute works with teachers, school leaders, and aspiring educators to develop the knowledge, judgement, and professional capacities required to lead meaningful learning in contemporary classrooms.
ITARI’s work is guided by the belief that education must help individuals recognise and develop their unique human potential. Teachers play a critical leadership role in this process by creating learning environments where curiosity, creativity, empathy, and intellectual rigour can flourish.
Through postgraduate programmes, professional certifications, and research-informed practice, ITARI supports educators in strengthening their professional identity as designers of learning, mentors of young people, and leaders of educational change. The institute collaborates with universities, schools, and professional networks to ensure that its programmes remain rigorous, relevant, and closely connected to classroom practice.
Our Vision
We build an innovative learning community that will overcome challenges in future learning, by application of exponential technologies and personalisation of learning.
Our Mission
We inspire, prepare and empower teachers to be life entrepreneurs, in order to re-skill and re-invent themselves, to succeed in a future driven by technologies of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data. We will achieve our mission through collaboration with other learning institutions; solution-based research; and developing the ability of teachers to teach the whole child.
Explore Teacher Education Programmes
Birmingham City University, UK
The PGDE-I is ITARI’s flagship teacher-education programme delivered in partnership with Birmingham City University, UK. The programme attracts experienced professionals who aspire to become thoughtful and influential educators in international school contexts. It develops a strong foundation in educational theory, contemporary pedagogical practice, and reflective professional inquiry. Through structured coursework, mentoring, and school-based experience, participants build the knowledge and capabilities required for effective teaching and educational leadership in diverse learning environments.
Birmingham City University, UK
The Master of Arts in Education – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route is designed for experienced educators, trainers, and school leaders seeking to deepen their professional practice through advanced study and research.The programme enables participants to investigate contemporary educational issues and explore innovative practices relevant to 21st-century classrooms, while building strong capabilities in reflective inquiry and practitioner research.
Cambridge Assessment, UK
The CIDTL is a professional development qualification designed for in-service teachers seeking to strengthen their classroom practice. The programme supports educators in reflecting on their teaching, engaging with contemporary pedagogical approaches, and deepening their understanding of how students learn. It is awarded by Cambridge Assessment, UK.
University of Windsor, Canada
The International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate prepares educators to teach and research within IB school contexts. The programme develops participants’ understanding of IB philosophy, curriculum frameworks, and pedagogical approaches.Participants may specialise in one of the IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), or Diploma Programme (DP).
University of Helsinki, HY+, Finland
The Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education focuses on contemporary theories and practices in early childhood learning. The programme prepares educators to design meaningful learning experiences for young children by strengthening their understanding of child development, play-based learning, socialisation, and emotional development.Participants also explore emerging areas such as digital literacy and the thoughtful use of technology in early learning environments to support the developmental needs of today’s young learners.
The ITARI Teacher Executive Programme is designed to support educators and educational leaders in navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Through focused workshops and professional learning engagements, ITARI works with schools and organisations to strengthen pedagogical practice, leadership capacity, and forward-looking approaches to education.
What Makes
ITARI
Special
We don’t just train teachers, we humanise education. Join us as we redefine education
while innovating YOU.
WE HUMANISE EDUCATION
India’s #1
International school
For
13 Years
We Humanise
Education
Best Programme in Educational Leadership
Qualification anchored in Educational Research
21st Century ready Teacher Education Programme
Internationally Respected Qualifications
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Top choice for employment in International Schools
Top Choice for International School Careers
ITARI graduates are highly sought after by international schools. Our programmes prepare educators to contribute meaningfully to global classrooms, and many ITARI alumni hold leadership and teaching positions in leading international schools. These educators continue to shape learning communities as thoughtful practitioners and change-makers.
02
High Student
Faculty Ratio
Preparing thoughtful educators requires close mentoring and sustained guidance. At ITARI, each participant is supported through individual mentoring by experienced faculty, ensuring personalised feedback, professional growth, and continuous support throughout the programme.
03
STEAM-Enhanced Teacher Education
STEAM Enhanced Teacher Education
ITARI–BCU participants benefit from access to advanced learning facilities, including high-technology labs, a well-resourced library, and strong academic support systems. These environments enable educators to explore innovative practices and emerging learning technologies, including research and experimentation in the Metaverse Lab.
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Globally Well-Respected Qualifications
Respected Global Partnerships
ITARI collaborates with established international universities and educational organisations. These partnerships strengthen the academic quality of our programmes and support educators in advancing their professional practice, career pathways, and leadership in education.
Best Programme in Educational Leadership
01 Excellent Placement
Giving our teacher-graduates the best opportunities to be change-makers. We are proud that we have ITARIans in many International schools in top leadership positions.
Qualification anchored in Educational Research
02 High Student Faculty Ratio
Creating great educators needs constant mentoring support. Each student in ITARI is mapped one-to-one to a highly qualified mentor to make change together.
21st Century ready Teacher Education Programme
03 High-Tech Labs and Library
ITARI-BCU student has access to high-tech labs, a world class library and excellent student support system. This together offers an opportunity to research futuristic practices in the Metaverse Lab making learning experiences unique
Internationally Respected Qualification
04 Well Known Certifications
ITARI enjoys affiliations with renowned international organisations. Qualifications with ITARI propel careers, thinking, and progressive change.
AVERAGE CLASS PROFILE AT ITARI
Leadership-Oriented Professionals
Participants Aged 30+ Years
Experienced Education Practitioners
Professionals from Technology-Related Fields
International Participants
From the Desk of
MD & CEO
Our Commitment to AI Literacy
In the Age of AI, our focus at Indus is on humanising our children to ensure they remain more than just users of technology. We achieve this by teaching them deep empathy, and the emotional intelligence that machines simply cannot replicate.
Our goal is to nurture self-aware leaders who use AI as a companion, while keeping their unique human spirit and values at the centre of everything they do.
Lt. Gen. (Retired) Arjun Ray, PVSM, VSM
Founder CEO & MD, Indus Trust
From the Desk of
Advisor to ITARI
The great Greek philosopher Plato once said, “If you want to judge the quality of a civilization, have a look at its teachers.” With this he meant that the quality of teachers directly reflects the state of well-being in a country. Turbulent events like the Pandemic has mercilessly unearthed the huge gaps in our education system and economy and it is high time that educators wake up to this call and re-role themselves to this need. For this, firstly, the purpose of education has to be clear, because education is the bedrock of progress of any nation. Education needs to be relevant, and it has to focus on developing skills and competencies, because it is skills and competencies and not degrees which will shape the future of work.
Future employability will be about competencies and mindsets more than college degrees and certifications. Teachers have to evolve and teach the current generation using disruptive methodologies by harnessing the power of innovation, technology and entrepreneurial competencies. In our endeavour to create teachers who are agents of change, ITARI has been offering a multi-dimensional process for guiding, teaching, influencing, and supporting a beginning teacher. We wish the ITARI team all the best as they continue to reinvent teacher training and redefine the role of the teacher.
Dr. Sarojini Rao
Deputy CEO
Indus Trust, Bangalore
Life at
ITARI
ITARI is located within the green and serene campus of Indus International School. The vibrant ecosystem of children, teachers, researchers, trainee educators, and school leaders creates a dynamic environment for learning and reflection.Surrounded by nature—trees, birds, butterflies, and open spaces—the campus offers a setting where professional growth and thoughtful practice unfold naturally. Each day brings opportunities for learning, collaboration, and meaningful transformation.
Success Stories -
ITARI
Our student-educators are at the heart of ITARI. Their journeys into classrooms and leadership roles continue to inspire our community. Here are a few stories that reflect their growth, dedication, and impact in the field of education.