Become an AMI Certified Montessori Teacher
Be the teacher you always wanted to be!
Earn a globally recognized AMI diploma
STUDY AT FME
Our teacher training courses includes intensive, hands-on Montessori training. Our blended courses includes both in-person and online training that provides the opportunity to work with Montessori materials at our training centre.
AMI trained Montessori teachers are in high demand both locally and globally. Your AMI Montessori certification will identify you to potential employers as a teacher who is rigorously trained and highly skilled. And your certification allows you to work as a Montessori teacher across Canada and around the world.
FME is staffed by highly qualified AMI teacher trainers who ensure fidelity to the highest principles and practices of Montessori education. Our trainers undergo an extensive multi-year training program that deepens their understanding of Montessori ideas so they can pass that knowledge on to you.
AMI certification is recognized globally for its excellence, rigour, and authenticity. Your diploma will be issued by the worldwide leader in Montessori education. An AMI diploma opens the door to a variety of career opportunities inside and outside of the classroom such as a consultant, administrator, head of school, or teacher trainer. FME is the only AMI Teacher Training Centre in eastern Canada.
FME offers training courses and certification courses: teacher training diploma courses, short orientation certificate courses, refresher courses for Montessori teachers, professional development workshops for teachers and assistants, and parent education workshops.
What is AMI ?
In 1929, Dr. Maria Montessori, along with her son Mario Montessori, founded the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Dr. Montessori created the AMI as a safeguard to her work. It is the only pedagogical authority entrusted with ensuring that her educational guidelines and standards are upheld. AMI directs 90+ teacher training centres around the world.
The Montessori Connection
We are uniquely connected to the Montessori family as our founder and previous director of training was Renilde Montessori, Dr. Maria Montessori’s youngest granddaughter.
Renilde ensured that Foundation was incorporated in Canada as a not-for-profit charitable organization, with the primary purpose of promoting Montessori education based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Knowledgeable Trainers
The trainers at FME took their training with Renilde Montessori, Dr. Maria Montessori’s youngest granddaughter, giving them in-depth knowledge and a unique understanding of Montessori principles and practices.
Testimonials
“Working with children is the most wonderful experience one could have. If you’re thinking about a career in education (or continuing it with a different perspective) – choose training in a great system with amazing people. Choose going really deep into the values and goals of education. Choose preparing yourself to being excellent and very well prepared. You will not find a better course, anywhere. Personally, I have not only become a better professional, I also became a better person. I feel absolutely lucky to have spent nearly a year of my life with the Foundation for Montessori Education and my classmates. There are no words that can express how grateful I am for this experience. Thank you FME!”
Dorothy, FME Primary Course Graduate, 2020
“[The] Foundation for Montessori Education (FME) has always been there for me, our staff and for the families and the children we serve in our school community. As an owner of a school and as a directress, I have always felt supported by everyone at FME through advice, lectures, parent courses and refresher courses to keep engaged and informed of new Montessori developments and updates. Sandra Girlato and Lynn Woodward are extremely professional, knowledgeable and warm in every interaction I have had with them for the last 23 years. Our small country school is now an AMI recognized school and I could not be more proud!
Lorena, FME Primary Course Graduate 1998, Montessori School Administrator
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FAQ
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How does Montessori education differ from traditional education?
Montessori education is based on the pedagogical principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Over her lifetime, Dr. Montessori observed children of all levels of ability and developed an educational framework centred around children’s developmental milestones. This short video by AMI highlights many principles and attributes that are unique to Montessori education.What is Association for Montessori Internationale(AMI) and why is it important?
The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) was founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929, along with her son, Mario Montessori. The AMI is the pedagogical body that directs and supervises over 90 AMI training centres around the world. Based out of its head office in Amsterdam, the AMI is the only Montessori teacher training organization to issue a diploma to its graduates bearing Dr. Montessori’s signature. The AMI diploma is recognized globally, meaning AMI graduates are qualified to work in Montessori schools all over the world. The AMI is entrusted with ensuring that Dr. Montessori’s educational guidelines and standards are upheld.Need Help? Contact us on
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