Which Montessori course is the best for you?
AMI 0-3
AMI Montessori Orientation (formerly ‘Assistants’) Certificate Course 0-3
This course includes 60 hours of lectures and practical work, plus 9 hours of observation of children from 0-3 years. It is suitable for:
- Classroom Assistants
- Interns (Practicants and Apprentices)
- School Administrators
- Interested Parents, Grandparents or Nannies
- Those who wish to gain a basic understanding of Montessori theory and practice
- Those who are thinking of doing a Montessori Diploma
- If you work with another age group, but would like to have a good overview of the development of children in this younger age group.
More information can be found here: AMI Montessori 0-3 Orientation Course
AMI Montessori ‘Assistants to Infancy’ Diploma Course 0-3
This course is suitable for adults who wish to work in a Montessori setting with children from 0-3 years. The 0-3 Diploma course is not a ‘Childcare Diploma’ – it includes a deep understanding of human development, from conception to 3 years, with extensive study including:
- Montessori History and Theory for the care of children from 0-3 years.
- Montessori Pedagogy
- Breastfeeding, Weaning and Nutrition
- Preparation before and after childbirth and how to support new parents
- Development of Language, Personality, Movement and Social Skills
- How to work with infant and toddlers in a group setting
- Preparation of developmental materials
- Observation and Classroom Practice
- Developmental difficulties and creating environments to support wellbeing.
More information can be found here: AMI Montessori 0-3 Diploma Course
AMI 3-6
AMI Montessori Orientation (formerly ‘Assistants’) Certificate Course 3-6
This course includes 60 hours of lectures and practical work, plus 9 hours of observation of children from 3-6 years. It is suitable for:
- Classroom Assistants
- Interns (Practicants and Apprentices)
- School Administrators
- Interested Parents, Grandparents or Nannies
- Those who wish to gain a basic understanding of Montessori theory and practice
- If you are thinking of doing a Montessori Teacher training but are not sure yet.
- If you work with another age group, but would like to understand the age group 3-6 better.
More information can be found here: AMI Montessori 3-6 Orientation Course
AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma Course
This course is suitable for adults who wish to work in the Montessori Children’s house with children from age 3-6 years. It is an intensive study, that includes:
- Montessori Theory
- Montessori Pedagogy
- Practice with materials in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and explorations of Art, History and Science
- Classroom Practice
- Studies of Theory and Practice
More information can be found here: AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma Course