I have questions about Montessori education…
I’m a parent/caregiver and I want to learn more about Montessori. What resources are available to me?
While FME hosts events for Montessori educators, it also hosts events for anyone interested in learning more about Montessori education. Please feel free to monitor our events page and keep an eye out for upcoming events.Aidtolife.org
I have questions about the AMI 3-6 Diploma…
What sets the Foundation for Montessori Education (FME) apart as a Montessori training Centre?
AMI Montessori teacher training first came to Canada in 1971 when Dr. Maria Montessori’s son Mario inaugurated the AMI Teacher Training Center in Toronto. Continuing with the legacy established by her father, Renilde Montessori established the Foundation for Montessori Education (FME) in 1989 as a not-for-profit charitable organization. Our primary purpose remains the same today: to actively promote Montessori principles and practices as an aid to life. We were incredibly fortunate to have Renilde Montessori guide FME for many years. During her time with us, she shared invaluable insights and personal stories about her grandmother. This direct connection offers our trainers, and by extension, our students, a truly unique and profound perspective of Dr. Montessori and the fundamental principles of her work.What are the course prerequisites?
The course prerequisites are as follows:– A Bachelor’s Degree or;
– A College Diploma or a Private Career College Diploma, with a minimum of two years’ work experience
– This program is conducted at a university level an the language of instruction is 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
– 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 Services
Is practice teaching included within the course?
Yes. Students complete a total of eight weeks of practice teaching and observation in Montessori classrooms throughout the course.How much is the tuition?
For information on tuition fees, please visit our Apply Now page.Can I apply for financial aid/assistance for the course?
Many applicants to the course are sponsored by their school employer. Some grants may be available depending on your personal circumstances. You may find further information available through the Canada Ontario Job Grant or Better Jobs Ontario.I have questions about my application…
What should I do if there are no school in the area?
To complete this component of your application, please select one of the following two alternatives:- A) If you have worked in an AMI classroom, you can write a 2 page report on your time in the classroom; or
- B) You can visit the montessoriguide.org website and watch approximately 2 hours of video content of the Montessori Primary classroom and type your observations based on the content you observe in the videos.
What should I write about in my observation?
You are welcome to write about whatever piques your interest during your observation. For example, you can write about the children in the classroom, the activities the children are doing in the classroom, the adults in the classroom, the materials, etc.Please keep your observation notes to maximum of two typed pages.