Suraasa is a teacher education company founded in 2017. It was built on a simple observation: teachers spend their working lives developing other people's potential, and almost no one develops theirs.
The team behind Suraasa spent seven years researching teacher education worldwide while running a teacher training organization. What they found was a profession full of committed people with no visible career ladder. Teachers were rarely told what skills would move them forward, which qualifications employers actually value, or how to evidence what they were already good at. Suraasa was founded to close that gap and to do it at scale.
Today Suraasa runs internationally benchmarked teaching qualifications, live classes taught by experienced international educators, a skills portfolio that lets teachers show verified evidence of their practice, and career support that continues after the program ends. Everything is designed around a teacher who already has a full timetable, so learning is self-paced, mobile, and built to fit around a working week.
Its flagship program is the Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (PgCTL), a 10- to 12-month program covering 50 teaching skills across 10 modules, taken by teachers who want to earn more, teach at better schools, move into leadership, or teach internationally.
Suraasa also runs Teacher Development Centers hosted on partner school campuses, where teachers from across the city study PgCTL in a blended format: self-paced online learning, live virtual classes with international educators, and an in-person collaborative session on the second Saturday of every month. Centers currently operate in NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai.
700,000+ teachers from 15,000+ schools across 50+ countries trust Suraasa for their career growth. It operates from Noida, India, and Dubai, UAE.
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Suraasa Highlights
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Institute | Suraasa |
| Institute Type | Private training institute |
| Category | Teacher education and professional development |
| Established | 2017 |
| Website | https://www.suraasa.com |
| Founders | Rishabh Khanna (Co-Founder, CEO); Ankit Khanna (Co-Founder, CTO) |
| Email ID | admissions@suraasa.com |
| Location | 2nd Floor, Stellar 1423, Sector 142, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201305 |
| Branches | Noida, India, and Dubai, UAE |
| Average Batch Size | Up to 30 |
| Countries | 50+ |
| Popular for | International teaching qualifications and teacher career growth |
| Flagship program | Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (PgCTL) |
| Mode | Online. Self-paced modules plus live classes. |
| Collaborations | Pedagogical Transformations (Dubai); ATHE (Norwich, UK); International Teachers University (DC, USA) |
| Teachers Signed Up | 700,000+ |
| Schools | 15,000+ |
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Suraasa Features
- Internationally benchmarked teaching qualifications
- Live classes taught by experienced international educators and school leaders
- Self-paced video modules on mobile, built around a working week
- Assignments set in your own classroom, each returned with individual written feedback
- Verified skills portfolio that evidences classroom practice
- Career support, interview preparation, and a teacher job portal
- Scholarships and EMI options through financing partners
- Study while you keep teaching. No career break required.
- Option to study in blended mode at a Teacher Development Center, hosted on a partner school campus in NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, or Chennai
Who is Suraasa for?
- Teachers who want to earn more as teachers in their own country
- Teachers who want to move to higher-paying schools
- Teachers who want to teach at international schools in India
- Teachers who want to teach abroad, in the UAE, the USA, Indonesia, and other markets
- Teachers moving from the classroom into coordinator, head of department, or leadership roles
- Teachers returning after a career break
- Career changers with a degree entering teaching
Suraasa Courses & Fees
Suraasa Online Courses & Fees
| Course | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Award in Teaching (Online Teaching and Learning) | 42 Days | Rs. 70,798 |
| Certificate in Teaching (Assessment and Evaluation) | 56 Days | Rs. 70,798 |
| Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (PgCTL) | 10-12 Months | Rs. 1,05,000 + 18% GST (professional pathway); Rs. 2,60,000 + 18% GST (executive pathway) |
| Mandatory Professional Development Courses | 50 Days | Rs. 5,920 |
How Learners Study at Suraasa & Accreditation
How Learners Study
- Self-paced online modules: pre-recorded video and reading on any device
- Live classes by international professors on each module
- Skill evidence assignments: classroom projects and case studies
- Regular assessments
- Group live activities: panel discussions, masterclasses, podcasts
- Individual written feedback on every assignment
- Optional blended delivery at a Suraasa Teacher Development Center: a full 8-hour day on a partner school campus every second Saturday, with live virtual sessions from international faculty, cohort group activities, teaching practice and peer observation, alongside the self-paced online modules
Accreditation
PgCTL is a Suraasa-awarded qualification.
Learners also receive the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Teaching, a 102-credit qualification awarded by ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education), a UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. The Diploma is included with the Executive pathway and available on the Professional pathway for an additional fee.
In short, it Includes the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Teaching, awarded by ATHE (UK) and regulated by Ofqual.
Suraasa Entry Requirements
- To enrol in PgCTL
- Currently working in a teaching role, or actively looking for one
- At least an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- Fluent English.
- To enter the Placement Program
- At least 80% or 8.0 GPA in Milestone 1, and completion of Milestone 2
- A Bachelor's in Education or equivalent teaching qualification
- A subject qualification relevant to the teaching domain
- English certificate: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79 to 93, or PTE 58.5
- Additional, international placements only
- IELTS 7, or TOEFL 94 to 101, or PTE 66.3
Suraasa Placement Programs
| Particulars | Essential Track | Advanced Track |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | INR 25,000 | INR 1,00,000 |
| Job portal access | Yes | Yes |
| Pedagogy test | Yes | Yes |
| Interview preparation | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed interviews | 2 | 1 year unlimited, until first job offer |
| National job opportunities | Yes | Yes |
| International job opportunities | No | Yes |
| 1-on-1 virtual mock interviews | No | Yes |
| Dedicated job mentor | No | Yes |
Suraasa Career Outcomes, Cohorts, and How to Enroll
Career Outcomes
- PgCTL learners have moved into roles including subject coordinator, head of department, section coordinator, planner, headmistress and school leadership, and into teaching roles at international schools in the UAE, the USA, Indonesia and Oman.
Cohorts
| Particulars | Online | Teacher Development Center |
|---|---|---|
| Batch size | Up to 30 | 20 |
| Start frequency | Throughout the year | Every 3 months |
How to Enroll
- Talk to a mentor. A one-to-one conversation about where the teacher is in their career and what they want next.
- Get a recommended pathway. The mentor recommends the pathway that fits, Professional or Executive.
- Enrol. Register and start.
Suraasa Faculty
Wider faculty and mentors have worked across the US, UAE, Lebanon and India as international teachers, school principals, teacher trainers, cognitive scientists and advisors to government bodies.
| Name | Credentials |
|---|---|
| Ms. Loulou H. | Head of Learning. Master's in Education Management, Bachelor's in Education. 22+ years teaching and teacher education across several countries. |
| Ms. Dareen B. | Master's in Education Management, The British University in Dubai. 14+ years teaching and teacher education across various countries. |
| Ms. Sidra N. | M.Ed. Early Childhood Studies, Dundee University, Scotland. 25+ years as education leader and teacher trainer. |
| Ms. Divya Z. | Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Delhi University. 20+ years in education. |
Suraasa Awards & Recognition
Awards
- The organisation behind Suraasa has been recognised as India's Best Teacher Training Company by the Indian Education Congress
- Best K12 Teachers Program of the Year 2022, Brainfeed
- In 2021, India Today acknowledged Suraasa as one of the Top five Upskilling Programs for Boosting Teachers' careers
- India's Top 30 Startups To Watch Out For 2021, Inc42
- CNBC TV Young Turks 2023 Watchlist
- Shortlisted, Global EdTech Prize
Press
Full archive: https://www.suraasa.com/in-the-news
Suraasa Other Centers
| Center | Location |
|---|---|
| India office | 2nd Floor, Stellar 1423, Sector 142, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201305, India |
| UAE office | 2nd Floor, OneSpace Building 3, Green Community, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, UAE |
Suraasa Reviews
- "PgCTL was a game-changer for me, giving me deeper insights into pedagogy, classroom management, and effective teaching strategies." — Ms Ritu S., PGT English Teacher, India
- "PgCTL allows me to be recognized internationally as a teacher, complementing my career in the medical field." — Mr Shaikh A., Lead Lab Technician, UAE
- "I was successfully promoted from Teacher to the Headmistress within a short span of time." — Ms Vertika M., Headmistress, India
- "I have more confidence now and a better work-life balance. I am more confident in handling students and can teach more effectively." — Ms Kavitha K., Teacher, British Curriculum School
- "I got promoted to the 2nd Incharge of the school with a 40% increment." — Amzad K., PgCTL Batch 39
- "I realized that we were lagging behind in what we learned during B.Ed." — Shabana J., PRT Math Teacher
- "PgCTL bridges the gap in teacher training, providing resources and support." — Ashwin L., IBDP World History
- "Suraasa didn't leave me midway; they supported me even after completion." — Wajiha A., Head of Cycle KS1 and KS2, Dubai
- "If I receive an application from a teacher who has done PgCTL, I'd 8/10 shortlist them." — Mr M., Principal, Leading British Curriculum School
- "Suraasa is doing some amazing work in the field of upskilling teachers." — Ms Varsha A., Secondary School Principal, Mumbai
Suraasa FAQs
Ques. Where is Suraasa located?
Ans. Suraasa is located at 2nd Floor, Stellar 1423, Sector 142, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201305
Ques. Does Suraasa have other centers?
Ans. Yes, Suraasa has 2 centers in India and UAE. Check the table below for more details:
| Center | Location |
|---|---|
| India office | 2nd Floor, Stellar 1423, Sector 142, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201305, India |
| UAE office | 2nd Floor, OneSpace Building 3, Green Community, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai, UAE |
Ques. Is PgCTL recognised in India?
Ans. Yes, in the way that matters to a teacher's career. Many international and private schools in India value PgCTL in a teacher's profile, and a significant number of them do not require a B.Ed at all. PgCTL is a Suraasa-awarded professional qualification, and learners also receive the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Teaching, awarded by ATHE (UK) and regulated by Ofqual. Teachers take it to strengthen their profile for promotion, to move into higher-paying schools, and to teach abroad.
Ques. Is PgCTL the same as a B.Ed?
Ans. They do different jobs. A B.Ed is an entry degree. PgCTL is about what happens next: classroom skill, evidence of practice, and the profile that gets a teacher into better schools and better-paying roles. Many international schools in India do not require a B.Ed, and PgCTL often carries the weight there instead. Teachers who already hold a B.Ed take PgCTL to build on it.
Ques. How is PgCTL different from a PGCE, in practical terms?
Ans. A PGCE generally means moving to the UK and studying full time, which for most teachers means a year without income. PgCTL is built for a teacher who wants international credibility without leaving their job, their city or their salary. It is part-time and online, benchmarked to international teaching standards, and issued alongside an Ofqual-regulated UK Level 6 Diploma.
Ques. What does PgCTL change for a teacher's career?
Ans. Classroom confidence within the first few months. A portfolio of assessed evidence, which changes how a recruiter reads an application. And access to schools that were previously out of reach: a higher-paying school in their own city, an international school in India, or a role in the UAE, the USA or Indonesia.
Ques. How long does PgCTL take?
Ans. 10 to 12 months, at roughly 8 hours a week. About 4 hours of live classes, 2 hours of assessments and assignments, and 2 hours of self-study. It can be completed faster with more study hours.
Ques. Can it be done while working full time?
Ans. Yes. Modules are self-paced video and reading available on mobile, live classes are scheduled around school hours, and assignments are set in the learner's own classroom. No career break is needed.
Ques. Who is eligible?
Ans. Learners need to be working in a teaching role or actively looking for one, hold at least an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, and be fluent in English.
Ques. What does PgCTL cost?
Ans. The Professional pathway is INR 1,05,000 plus 18% GST, with EMI from INR 6,700 a month. The Executive pathway is INR 2,60,000 plus 18% GST, with EMI from INR 11,950 a month, and includes live classes, a dedicated programme manager and the ATHE Level 6 Diploma. Scholarships are available based on academic record and teaching experience.
Ques. What career support is included?
Ans. The Placement Program is built around guaranteed interviews. The Essential track includes two. The Advanced track includes a year of unlimited interview access, valid until the learner receives a first job offer, together with a dedicated job mentor, 1-on-1 mock interviews and access to international opportunities.
Ques. Who teaches the programme?
Ans. Suraasa's professors and mentors are experienced international educators, school principals and teacher trainers who have worked across the US, UAE, Lebanon and India. Every module is taught live.
Ques. What does a learner receive on completion?
Ans. The PgCTL certificate from Suraasa. The ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Teaching, a 102-credit UK qualification, is included on the Executive pathway or available on Professional for an additional fee. And a verified skills portfolio.
Ques. Can PgCTL be studied on campus rather than fully online?
Ans. Yes. Suraasa runs Teacher Development Centers hosted on partner school campuses, where teachers from across the city study PgCTL Executive in a blended format. Enrolled teachers attend a full 8-hour day on campus every second Saturday, with live virtual sessions from international faculty, cohort group activities, teaching practice, and peer observation, alongside the self-paced online modules. The curriculum and credentials are identical to the online program. Centers currently operate in NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai.
Ques. What are the entry requirements at a Teacher Development Center?
Ans. The Center route runs PgCTL Executive and requires both a subject qualification and a recognized teaching qualification. A registration fee of ₹20,000 secures a seat, and an Educator Excellence Grant of up to ₹12,500 is available based on a teaching profile review. Learners must maintain at least 75% attendance across the in-person sessions.
Ques. Does Suraasa work with schools directly?
Ans. Yes. Schools host Suraasa Teacher Development Centers on their campus, giving teachers from across the city a place to learn together and positioning the school as a center of teacher excellence. School leaders can contact marketing@suraasa.com to discuss hosting a center.
Ques. What if the applicant is not currently teaching?
Ans. They can enrol if actively looking for a teaching role. Freshers and career changers with a degree do take PgCTL and can take on teaching internships during the program.


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