AMI 6-12 Diploma Program

AMI Montessori Teacher Training for Ages 6-12

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Become an AMI Certified Montessori Elementary Teacher

Inspire curious minds. Guide independent thinkers. Transform your career.

The AMI Montessori 6–12 Diploma Program is a globally recognized, immersive training program designed for those who want to guide children ages 6-12 during their most intellectually expansive years. Rooted in the authentic methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori and aligned with the highest standards of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), this diploma empowers you to prepare classrooms where curiosity thrives, and learning is joyful, purposeful and natural.

If you’re seeking authentic AMI Montessori 6-12 teacher training in Canada then let us help you take the next steps toward a career in Montessori education. Graduates receive the AMI Montessori 6 – 12 Diploma, internationally regarded as the most rigorous and authentic Montessori qualification available.

Overview

Applying to the AMI Montessori 6-12 Diploma Program at the Foundation for Montessori Education is your first step in acquiring an internationally recognized AMI diploma.  Attaining the diploma will open up a world of opportunity and give you access to a global community of like-minded people who want to make a difference in the lives of children.

Take the next step in your Montessori journey with the blended AMI 6-12 Montessori Diploma Program offered at FME. This unique full-time program blends the flexibility of online learning with in-person training, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with Montessori materials.

By completing this program, you will earn your AMI Diploma, the only Montessori credential bearing Dr. Maria Montessori’s signature.

Prerequisites

• Education Prerequisite: A Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study.
• English Language Proficiency: This program is conducted at a university-level of English. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by providing proof of completion of post-secondary courses in which the language of instruction was English, or an IELTS Academic (or equivalent) score of 6 with no band below 5.5
• Degree or Diploma Obtained Outside of Canada: Those who hold a degree from a university outside of Canada must have their degree assessed by an academic credential evaluation service, or a recognized Canadian University and submit the assessment along with their application. The World Education Services provides credential assessment on a document-by-document basis.
• World Education Service

Program Requirements

The AMI Montessori 6 – 12 Diploma is granted upon satisfactory completion of the course requirements, including:

• attendance at lectures and supervised practice
• fulfilling observation and practicum requirements
• submitting written assignments
• creating reference albums and resource manuals
• material making assignments
• attaining passing grades on written examinations
• attaining passing grades in oral examinations conducted by examiners of the AMI

Access to a 6 – 12 prepared environment during the distance modules is recommended to allow for practice with the materials. The Training Centre will be open from time to time for this purpose for those who are in the area.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the 2026 – 2027 program is $15,000 CDN payable as follows:

Approximately $700.00 CAD should be budgeted for albums, books and materials.

FME reserves the right to postpone or cancel the course if the minimum enrollment is not met.

Reading List

The following books can be purchased through FME or at select bookstores.

If you are interested in taking this program please be sure to add your name to the interest list below so you can be amongst the first to know when applications open.