Primary Course Overview
The AMI Primary Teacher Training Course is designed to educate adults about the Montessori philosophy and curriculum for children aged 3 to 6 years old, often referred to as the Casa classroom. Students receive a comprehensive educational experience that explores the Montessori history, philosophy and practice.
Course Deliverables
The AMI Montessori Primary Diploma is granted upon satisfactory completion of the course requirements in:
- attendance at lectures and supervised practice
- observation and practicum requirements
- written assignments
- reference albums and resource manuals
- material making assignments
- passing grades on written examinations
- passing grades in oral examinations conducted by Examiners of the AMI
Course Tuition Fees
The tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $12,650 CAD payable as follows:
| Application Fee: $200. | |
| $1,300.00 | Deposit due upon receipt of a letter of acceptance |
| $5,675.00 | Due on the first day of the first term |
| $5,675.00 | Due on or before the first day of the second term |
| Compulsory Fees: | |
| $50.00 | AMI Membership due with first term tuition fees |
| $500.00 | Examination fees due with second term tuition fees |
Tuition fees are the same for international students.
Approximately $500.00 CAD should be budgeted for albums, books and materials.
FME reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum enrollment is not met.
Note: No tuition is required for the second term should a student withdraw or be asked to withdraw before the second term.
Course Calendar
Academic Year Format
The academic school year runs from September 2023 through to June 2024
with classes Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The course is scheduled with two weeks holiday in December and two weeks holiday in March.
2 Summer Format
Summer 2023 in-person: June 26th – August 18th
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
During the academic year:
Synchronous online
October 14 & 28, 2023
November 18 & 25, 2023
January 13 & 27, 2024
February 10 & 24, 2024
April 13 & 27, 2024
May 11 & 18, 2024
Saturdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Some asynchronous lectures will also be available during the academic year.
Observation and Practice Teaching to be completed during the academic year.
Summer 2024 in-person: June 24th – August 16th
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. For further information, please email fme@montessori-ami.ca or call 416-769-7457.
International Students
The Foundation for Montessori Education welcomes applications from international students. The AMI Primary Course is conducted in English at a university level. Applicants who have English as a second language are responsible for ensuring their language proficiency is at a minimum TOEFL score of 83 or IELTS Academic score overall band of 6.
Those who hold a degree from a university outside of Canada must have their degree assessed by an academic credentials evaluation service or a recognized Canadian University and submit the assessment along with their application.
World Education Services provides credential assessment on a document-by-document basis.
Required Reading
The Absorbent Mind
The Advanced Montessori Method – Volume 1
Citizen of the World
The Discovery of the Child
Education and Peace
The Formation of Man
The Secret of Childhood
The 1946 London Lectures
All of the above titles written by Dr. Maria Montessori
Recommended Reading
Education for Human Development
by Mario M. Montessori Jr.
Understanding the Human Being
by Dr. Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro