Requirements
- • Degree (other qualifications and experience considered on a case by case basis) • Admission interview • AMI 3-6 Diploma OR attendance on the AMI Foundation Course, which is a 5-week full-time preparatory course run prior to the start of the 6-12 course.
Course Information
The study of Montessori pedagogy and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human beings, their endeavours and relationship with the universe for children from six to twelve years. The AMI Diploma is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the AMI Requirements for Certification, a document that is signed by the Director of Training and the student upon acceptance into the course. In order to be eligible to sit for the written and oral examinations a minimum attendance of 90% is required in the following: theory lectures, demonstrations of materials in each area, a minimum of 140 hours of supervised practice, discussions/reviews, and required reading seminars. In order to receive the diploma the following requirements must be met: successful written and oral examinations, submission of acceptable albums in all areas, materials as required, observation and observation reports, practice teaching as scheduled and practice teaching reports. A more detailed description of the Course units [Click here] Application Deadline: July 31, 2023
Course Language
English
Further Requirements
The following items and documents must be attached to the application form. All documents must be in English.
- A recent passport size photograph (headshot)
- Copy of valid Passport or ID (all personal details, including the photo, must be clearly visible on the document copy)
- An essay of approximately 750 words, in your own writing, on the following topic: Why I wish to undertake this course.
- Health Form signed by your doctor. The form is joined to this form.
Course Calendar
January 2024 to February 2026 in 6 study modules (Total 36 weeks);
- Foundation Course: 8 January – 2 February 2024 (4 weeks)
- Module 1: 5 February – 1 March 2024 (4 weeks)
- Module 2: 3 June – 12 July 2024 (6 weeks)
- Module 3: 6 January – 28 February 2025 (8 weeks)
- Module 4: 2 June – 11 July 2025 (6 weeks)
- Module 5: 7 January – 28 February 2026 (8 weeks), including Graduation 27th & 28th
Note: Observation and Teaching Practice will take place in between modules.
Course Times
Monday to Friday: 08.30 – 16.00 Saturday (fortnightly): 08.30 – 16.00 A minimum of 440 hours of classroom based training including lectures and a minimum of 140 hours of practice with Montessori materials under supervision. A minimum of 210 hours of observation and vocational placement in Montessori settings.
Observation & Teaching Hours
The 170 hours of observation and teaching practice in recognised Montessori environments has to be completed in between the Course Modules. Students living in Tanzania will be assisted by the Montessori Training Centre Mwanza to organise their observation and teaching practice in pre-approved Montessori schools within the country. International students are required to organise observation and teaching practice for themselves in their home/residence countries. Students have to find a convenient Montessori school where there is an AMI trained teacher who can supervise/guide them and contact the school to check if they can be accommodated. The school’s details need to be sent to the Centre for review and approval. Full information on this process will be shared with the students after they have been accepted on the Course. Please note that the AMI training faculty will be the deciding body if a Montessori environment fulfils the necessary quality standards to be eligible for an observation or teaching practice setting. Online applications [Click here]
For more information
Montessori Training Centre | Kawekamo, Mwanza P.O. Box 10890, Mwanza | Tel.: +255-713-334036, Email: concessagregory@gmail.com
