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Explore our range of high-quality AMI Montessori courses designed for different age groups. Dive into the course details for each course offered, who your trainer will be and more .
6-12 Orientation Course
Yet to be announced....
This short-term program offers a comprehensive exploration of the Montessori approach to child development, specifically targeting children ages 6 to 12. Over the course of approximately two weeks, participants will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge.
3-6 Diploma course
September 2025, Blended model
The AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma Course is an intensive, full-time program crafted to immerse students in the transformative theory and practice of the Montessori approach to education. Spanning eight months, this course empowers students to work effectively with children aged 3 to 6 years.
6-12 Diploma Course
Yet to be announced....
The AMI Montessori 6-12 Diploma Course is an immersive full-time program that empowers students to explore the profound theory and practice of the Montessori approach to education. Over the span of 16 months, participants will be equipped to inspire and nurture the minds of children aged 6 to 12 years.
AMI
3-6 Orientation course
July - 19, 20, 26, 27
August - 2, 3, 9, 10
4pm-8pm with 2 short breaks in between.
ORIENTATION COURSE DETAILS:
The course is open to parents, teachers, psychologists and anyone who is interested in understanding the child. Come, understand the characteristics of the child in the age group of 3-6 years. This course will be of interest to those who wish to understand the needs of children and the appropriate response to the needs. This course also provides a glimpse of what a longer term Diploma course might offer.
The course will:
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cover the aspects of this foundational developmental stage and allow an insight into how one can best support the development of this child.
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introduce the participants to the idea of observation of children with a scientific eye in any environment.
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give the participants some practical tips on how to engage children in this age group through simple yet effective methods.
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Students will receive a certificate from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), The Netherlands.
DELIVERY FORMAT:
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Participants will come together, online, for synchronous work for a period of 32 hours. In this time, the participants will need to be completely present, with their cameras on.
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During this time together, there will be content delivery, small group discussions, opportunities for questions.
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An additional 28 hours make up the asynchronous aspect of the course, during which the participants engage in independent work in their own time.
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During this time, they will be assigned guided reading, videos to watch and some practice of work introduced during the synchronous time.
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Participants will also be expected to write 3 short papers based on the content delivered on the course, which will need to meet the required standards as set by the trainer.
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All participants will need to complete 9 hours of observation over and above the hours required for course content.
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Participants will receive guidance on how to complete the observation assignments and the they will need to submit their notes from the observation along with a report.
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It is important for participants to have a stable internet connection.
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All lectures will be delivered in English and the assignments will need to be submitted in English as well.
REQUIREMENTS for CERTIFICATION:
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Submit all assignments
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Complete 9 hours of observation
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Have 90 % attendance rate
COURSE CONTENT:
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stages of child development
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child’s mind
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development of language, movement and independence
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social development
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preparation of the environment
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role of the adult in a child’s life
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observation
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order
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freedom and discipline
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Music
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Art
VENUE:
Indonesia Montessori Centre, Banten
ATTENDANCE:
Participants must have 90% attendance in order to receive the certificate.
FEES
Pavithra Rajagopalan
Pavithra Rajagopalan is an AMI 3-6 trainer. After gaining her AMI Primary diploma In 2005, she worked in Montessori schools in India, the US and New Zealand. After becoming an AMI 3-6 trainer in 2020, Pavithra is now faculty at the Sir Ratan Tata Institute, Mumbai, India. She is also faculty for Diploma courses in China and Tanzania. She has conducted orientation courses around the world as well. One of her interests is understanding how to ensure safety for children in learning environments and exploring the role of multiple stakeholders (policy makers, school heads, teachers, parents, caregivers) in this process. Pavithra also works closely with the Gandhian Institution, Shanti Ashram, India, where she is involved in strengthening pioneering projects related to Early Childhood Education in under-served communities.
AMI
3-6 Diploma course
September 2025 - September 2026
Onsite:
Weekdays: 3pm to 8pm and Saturdays: 10am to 3pm
Online:
Weekdays and Saturdays: 5pm to 8pm
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DIPLOMA COURSE DETAILS:
The AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma Course is an intensive full-time programme designed to help students study closely the theory and practice of the Montessori approach to education. The course is scheduled over approximately 12 months divided into onsite and online blocks and will help prepare students for working with children from 3 to 6 years of age. Dr. Montessori developed her core philosophy with this age group and the course deals with seminal ideas of her pedagogy.
DELIVERY FORMAT:
This course will be a blended model.
SCHEDULE:
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Module 1 (2 weeks online and 3 weeks onsite) September 15 to October 17, 2025
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Module 2 (All 5 weeks onsite) January 12 to February 13, 2026
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Module 3 (All 6 weeks onsite) April 6 to May 16, 2026
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Module 4 (1 week online and 4 weeks onsite) August 3 to September 4, 2026
COURSE CONTENT:
The syllabus covers the application of the Montessori Method to the education of children from 3 to 6 years of age.
There are six main sections:
THEORY:
In the lectures on child psychology, the main emphasis is laid on the psychological development of the child, the successive phases of his development and the characteristics of these phases. The child is thus viewed as the builder of the human personality. Special consideration is given to the formative powers of the young child and the construction of the human faculties which leads to all round development.
PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS:
The practical demonstration lectures deal with the function and presentation of the materials offered to children from 3 to 6 years of age in a Montessori environment.
SUPERVISED PRACTICE:
Along with lectures there will be practice classes where students in smaller groups will handle the material, and acquire the technique of its presentation. The students will be guided in this practice to help make connections between theoretical principles and the related practice.
OBSERVATION AND TEACHING PRACTICE:
Students will observe the Montessori Approach in action in various Montessori schools in the city of which they have to keep records. They will also do teaching practice working directly with the children under the guidance of a trained adult.
CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT:
Students will need to take the responsibility of the environment just as they would when they are with children. This is an essential aspect of the training to develop the students’ eye for the care and maintenance of the material.
REFERENCE FOLDERS:
Students will be expected to submit their work at regular intervals during the course. This will include synopsis of lectures and four material reference albums containing descriptions of various parts of the materials, their aims and the technique of presenting them to the child.
All course work will be required to be submitted online and therefore, students will need to have good internet access and sound computer skills and indicated earlier.
Students will also be expected to prepare samples of some of the material.
EMAILS, INTERNET AND SCANNING:
Students will need regular access to email and the internet throughout the course. All assignments will need to be submitted electronically. Students will be required to scan and upload their work.
LANGUAGE:
All lectures will be in English. Course work will need to be presented in English both orally and in writing. It will be necessary for students to take comprehensive lecture notes, read Montessori books, write original essays and prepare assignments based on course information. Students will also be required to explain theoretical principles during the Oral examination
ATTENDANCE:
Students must have a minimum of 90% attendance of the course including time taken off due to illness. Attendance records will be meticulously maintained throughout the year. In case of absence, students must notify the Training Team in writing, at least one day in advance. In case of a sudden illness the student must inform the Training Team by email immediately.
EXAMINATIONS:
At the end of the course, students will take two written examinations. Paper A will be on child psychology and Montessori principles on child development. Paper B will be on Montessori materials and their underpinning examination principles and the practical areas. The duration of each will be approximately 3 hours.
Students will also take oral examinations in each practical area. During the oral examination, the student will demonstrate the use of a material in each area and discuss with the examiner the underpinning principles. The duration of the oral examinations will be approximately 3 hours.
DIPLOMA:
The AMI diploma is awarded by the Association Montessori Internationale. It qualifies the holder to work with children in a Montessori environment between 3 and 6 years of age. The AMI Primary diploma is a highly valued qualification. It is a great asset to those who wish to open their own schools.
ELEGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION:
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Ideally an applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree. Exceptions are made at the Director’s discretion based on the life experience of the candidate.
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The candidate should have completed their 20th birthday by the start of the course.
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A sound knowledge of English is essential.
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The candidate must have sound computer skills as required for completing the course work. This involves typing up notes, making illustrations, scanning, uploading work on to a platform, participating in online sessions.
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Candidates must have good internet access.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE:
Admissions are on a first come first served basis. We will close the registration once we have the required number of candidates.
Applications must be submitted with all enclosures. The Admissions Review Committee will process all complete applications. The decision of the committee will be final and binding.
APPLICATION:
To be considered for admission you need to submit the following:
The application form duly filled and signed by the candidate must be accompanied by:
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Two passport size photos.
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A copy of your latest qualification certificate.
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Handwritten life sketch giving an overview of the applicant’s life.
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The registration fees.
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A reference letter from a person who has known in some professional capacity
INTERVIEW:
An interview will be arranged after the application is received. All interviews will be done on a Zoom platform.
ADMISSION CONFIRMATION:
Selected candidates will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) with a last date for the payment of fees. Once the fees are paid the candidate will receive an acknowledgement receipt for the same.
REQUIRED READING:
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The Absorbent Mind, Maria Montessori
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The Advanced Montessori Method: Volume One, Maria Montessori
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The Child in the Family, Maria Montessori
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Creative Development in the Child, Maria Montessori
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The Discovery of the Child, Maria Montessori
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Education and Peace, Maria Montessori
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The Formation of Man, Maria Montessori
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The Secret of Childhood, Maria Montessori
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1946 London lectures, Maria Montessori
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Citizen of the World, Maria Montessori
RECOMMENDED READING:
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The Child, Society and the World, Maria Montessori
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Education for a New World, Maria Montessori
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From Childhood to Adolescence, Maria Montessori
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To Educate the Human Potential, Maria Montessori
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Understanding the Human Being: The Importance of the First Three Years of Life, Silvana Montanaro
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Maria Montessori: A Biography, Rita Kramer
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Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work, E. M. Standing
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Education for Human Development: Understanding Montessori, Mario Montessori Jr.
FEES
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AMI MEMBERSHIP FEE:
It is an AMI requirement that all AMI Diploma students hold current membership with them for the duration of their course. AMI membership costs 40 Euro for a 12 month period. AMI requires that IMC collect membership fees on their behalf. The AMI membership fees are in addition to the course fees and will be invoiced with your course fees unless you provide evidence of existing AMI Membership for the duration of the AMI Diploma.
FEES EXPLAINED
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Application fee
When applying for an AMI Diploma course a non-refundable $500 plus GST first installment is payable upon application. This reduces the remaining course fee due. This amount is fully refundable if the student does not secure a place on the course or if the course is canceled.
Approach to payment
The remainder of the course fees (after the initial payment of $500 plus GST) may be paid upfront or by installment at the student’s election.
Upfront fees option
When paying upfront, fees are due 1 week before commencement of the course and a discount of $300 is applied (as outlined in the discounts section above).
GROUP ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE
AMI Diploma Course
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Submit the letter from the institution
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Min 3 persons
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Course fee per person $6,000
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Installment: (personal approach)
AMI Diploma fees may be paid upfront or in installments.
We offer a standard installment plan with 6 installment payments, bring your deposit of $500 plus GST on the application plus a further 4 equal monthly installments.
FEES EXPLAINED
Pavithra Rajagopalan
Pavithra Rajagopalan is an AMI 3-6 trainer. After gaining her AMI Primary diploma In 2005, she worked in Montessori schools in India, the US and New Zealand. After becoming an AMI 3-6 trainer in 2020, Pavithra is now faculty at the Sir Ratan Tata Institute, Mumbai, India. She is also faculty for Diploma courses in China and Tanzania. She has conducted orientation courses around the world as well. One of her interests is understanding how to ensure safety for children in learning environments and exploring the role of multiple stakeholders (policy makers, school heads, teachers, parents, caregivers) in this process. Pavithra also works closely with the Gandhian Institution, Shanti Ashram, India, where she is involved in strengthening pioneering projects related to Early Childhood Education in under-served communities.
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