40 Modules, learn at your own pace.
No prerequisites
Certificate of Completion
10 Modules – Practical Life |
10 Modules – Psycho Sensory Motor |
10 Modules – Language |
10 Modules – Extensions |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
40 Modules, learn at your own pace.
No prerequisites
Certificate of Completion
10 Modules – Practical Life |
10 Modules – Sensorial |
10 Modules – Language |
10 Modules – Maths |
The Absorbent Mind by Dr. Maria Montessori |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
More than 100 in major specializations so your degree will surely reflect your interests and strengths.
40 weeks, 80 hours in Online Learning, mixed course delivery
No prerequisites
Completion of Certificate
Prerequisite course to apply for Diploma or MACTE accredited Diploma
Practical Life – 10 Modules
Psycho Sensory Motor – 10 Modules
Language – 10 Modules
Extensions – 10 Modules
Montessori Philosophy And Child Development – 40 Hours
Curriculum and Management – 40 Hours
It is recommended that selected reading from the four books listed below be undertaken during the course to prepare the Assistants for further reading after the course. | |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich | |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen | |
TBA |
Absobent Mind by Maria Montessori
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
40 weeks, 80 hours in Online Learning, mixed course delivery
No prerequisites
Completion of Certificate
Prerequisite course to apply for Diploma or MACTE accredited Diploma
Practical Life – 10 Modules
Sensorial – 10 Modules
Language – 10 Modules
Maths – 10 Modules
Montessori Philosophy And Child Development – 40 Hours
Curriculum and Management – 40 Hours
It is recommended that selected reading from the four books listed below be undertaken during the course to prepare the Assistants for further reading after the course. | |
The Absorbent Mind | |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich | |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen | |
TBA |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
Best Option as a Refresher or as an Assistant Course
Most Popular for Educators working in a Children Service
More than 100 in major specializations so your degree will surely reflect your interests and strengths.
No Prerequisite.
Completion of Certificate
Chance to Apply for Diploma or MACTE accredited Diploma
Practical Life – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Psycho Sensory Motor – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Language – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Extensions – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Montessori Philosophy And Child Development – 40 Hours (Face-to-Face)
Curriculum and Management – 40 Hours (Face-to-Face)
It is recommended that selected reading from the four books listed below be undertaken during the course to prepare the Assistants for further reading after the course. | |
The Absorbent Mind | |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich | |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen | |
TBA |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
No Prerequisite.
Completion of Certificate
Chance to Apply for Diploma or MACTE accredited Diploma
Practical Life – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Sensorial – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Language – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Maths – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Montessori Philosophy And Child Development – 40 Hours
Curriculum and Management – 40 Hours
It is recommended that selected reading from the four books listed below be undertaken during the course to prepare the Assistants for further reading after the course. | |
The Absorbent Mind | |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich | |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen | |
TBA |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
(Coming Soon)
40 weeks, 80 hours in Online Learning, mixed course delivery, 120 Hours Face to Face
Students should be working in child-care center or school to fulfill their practical requirement.
MACTE Accredited Diploma
Practical Life – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Psycho Sensory Motor- 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Language – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Extensions- 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Montessori Philosophy And Child Development – 40 Hours
Curriculum and Management – 40 Hours
Practicum – 400 Hours
Coaching
It is recommended that selected reading from the four books listed below be undertaken during the course to prepare the Assistants for further reading after the course. | |
The Absorbent Mind | |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich | |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen | |
TBA |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
40 weeks, 80 hours in Online Learning, mixed course delivery, 120 Hours Face to Face
Students should be working in child-care center or school to fulfill their practical requirement.
MACTE Accredited Diploma
Practical Life – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Sensorial – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Language – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Maths – 10 Modules (Face-to-Face)
Montessori Philosophy And Child Development – 40 Hours
Curriculum and Management – 40 Hours
Practicum – 400 Hours
Coaching
It is recommended that selected reading from the four books listed below be undertaken during the course to prepare the Assistants for further reading after the course. | |
The Absorbent Mind | |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich | |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen | |
TBA |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
Next course starting in Melbourne, Jan 2023
40 weeks, 80 hours in Online Learning, mixed course delivery, 120 Hours Face to Face
Students should be working in child-care centre or school to fulfill their practical requirement.
MACTE Accredited Diploma
Language
Math
Geometry
Cultural
Cultural Plus
Montessori Philosophy And Child Development – 40 Hours
Curriculum and Management – 40 Hours
Practicum – 400 Hours
Coaching
It is recommended that selected reading from the four books listed below be undertaken during the course to prepare the Assistants for further reading after the course. | |
The Absorbent Mind | |
Montessori in the 21st Century by M. Shannon Helfrich | |
Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillaid and Lynn Lillaid Jessen | |
TBA |
Further reading for students to undertake after the course will be recommended by the trainer.
Discount on group enrolment available. Click here to apply for group enrolments.
Best Value Quality Montessori Training World Wide
Montessori educators, whether they be a Montessori teacher, a Montessori assistant or a parent, work to support the child in his or her process of self-development. “To aid life…that is the basic task of the educator.” Dr Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
The Australia Montessori Training Institute (AMTI) is committed to providing quality Montessori training courses to the Montessori community, and to those interested in becoming qualified in the Montessori Method. Every consideration is given to ensure flexible training options to best meet the growing demand for Montessori early childhood educators.
From high-quality online learning, to flexible classroom face-to-face courses, AMTI training is available when you need it.
Whether you’re an educator or parent, Montessori study offers valuable insight into discovering and supporting the natural development of the child. AMTI can introduce and help you to implement a Montessori approach in your home, childcare centre, preschool, or school.
AMTI’s Professional, Personal and Practical training packages are:
1. Affordable: with up to 40 weeks study, including support for mentoring and finding internship work.
2. Flexible: Your choice of study for supporting children in the age groupings of 0-3, 3-6, and 6-12. Our 6-12 training program is a workplace based model that responds to the needs of each school. We come to you, we provide the training within a workplace for a cohort of educators within a school or a cluster of schools.
3. Accessible – weekly face-to-face or Zoom meetings with your trainer and weekly lessons emailed directly to you.
Online Videos of almost every lesson available for unlimited reviews: Click here to view a sample of an online training video.
Contact info@amti.org.au for more information about AMTI courses.
Courses are also available in Chinese from our China Office in Yiwu, Hangzhou Sage Education, visit here for more information.
“To aid life…that is the basic task of the educator.” Dr Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
Montessori education is based on the premise that children have an innate ability to learn and that when supported by an appropriate environment and educator, they are guided through their developmental needs to reach their full potential.
A Montessori classroom typically has a trained Montessori teacher, known as a Director or Directress, supported by a Montessori assistant. Montessori teachers typically have a normal teacher qualification as well as an additional Montessori specific training. The teacher is a guide or facilitator whose task it is to support the young child in his or her process of self-development. They are foremost an observer, unobtrusively yet carefully monitoring each child’s development, recognising and interpreting each child’s needs.
The teacher provides a link between the child and the prepared environment, introducing the child to each piece of equipment when he or she is ready in a precise, clear and enticing way. The most important attribute of a Montessori teacher is the love and respect she holds for each child’s total being.
The Montessori assistant’s role is to support the teacher and promote peace and order in the classroom. They value and respect the uniqueness of each child while consistently nurturing and modelling a love of learning. The assistant is a keen observer and is knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate behaviour and practices and supports the individual needs and interests of the children.
Montessori educational programmes are offered for children from birth to eighteen years. From the age of 3 years, the children participate in mixed age groups spanning 3 years (3 to 6, 6 to 9, 9 to 12, 12 to 15, 15 to 18). The majority of Montessori schools are run by community-based, non-profit associations with children typically entering pre-school at three years. The largest growth in Montessori is in the early childhood sector with long day care and early childhood centres. Trained Montessori teachers and assistants are in high demand across the country.
Walk into a Montessori classroom, anywhere in the world, in any suburb of any city and you will invariably see happy and busy children working purposefully. The classroom itself will typically be beautiful and enticing. Great care has been taken to create a learning environment that will reinforce the child’s independence and natural urge toward self-development. This is achieved in three ways: beauty, order and accessibility. The Montessori materials are beautifully handcrafted and are displayed on low open shelves. Each piece of material has a specific purpose and is presented to the children in a manner that will enable them to direct their own learning.
The Montessori materials are tools to stimulate the child into logical thought and discovery. They are provocative, enticing and simple. Each piece of material presents one concept or idea at a time and has what is known as a “control of error”. If the child has done something incorrectly it will be self-evident. The geometric shape, for example, won’t fit the hole; the water will spill on the table or the last label will not match the last picture. Being able to see his or her own mistake allows the child to work independently.
The Montessori classroom is not merely a place for individual learning. It is a vibrant community of children, where the child learns to interact socially in a variety of ways. The three-year age range enables older children to teach the younger and learn much themselves from the experience while the younger children are inspired to more advanced work through observing the older ones. With such a variety of levels in the classroom, each child can work at his or her own pace, unhindered by competition and encouraged by co-operation. Children attend daily and for a three-year cycle.
There are basically two components to teaching qualifications within Montessori, one being what is mandated by the government and the other being the Montessori pedagogical training required by a Montessori school or centre.
One of the aims of the National Quality Framework is to improve and nationalise early childhood qualifications and educator to child ratios. As a result, educators working with children from birth to preschool age will require at least an approved Certificate III level education and care qualification, with higher qualifications required for half the staff.
In a Montessori setting, this means that all Montessori assistants will require a Certificate III in ECEC. Teachers will require at least a Diploma ECEC, with some requiring teaching degrees, depending on the setting. Our AMI Montessori Diploma Early Childhood 3-6 course is an approved diploma level education and care qualification by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
ACMS provides Montessori training at the assistant and teacher level. ACMS is authorised to deliver Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training courses. AMI is the recognised international authority on Montessori education and directs studies in affiliated teacher-training institutions around the world.
ACMS provides the AMI Montessori Certificate course for Montessori assistants and the AMI Montessori Diploma course for Montessori teachers. There are three separate courses for the Montessori Diploma aligned to the age group of the child – the Assistants to Infancy 0-3 course, the Early Childhood 3-6 course and the Primary 6-12 course.
The Australian Montessori Training Institute (AMTI) is committed to providing quality Montessori training courses to the Montessori community, and to those interested in becoming qualified in the Montessori Method.
We work closely with public, faith-based individual schools to develop tailor made accessible and affordable Montessori training.
*Applicant for Accreditation status in no way determines the outcome of the accreditation decision by MACTE
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