Primary Course OverviewThe 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. Admission RequirementsApplicants are required to have either a Bachelor’s Degree, or a College Diploma/Private Career College Diploma with at least 2 years of work experience. |
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Course Calendar
The academic school year runs from September 12, 2022 through to June 1, 2023
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.
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Course DeliverablesThe AMI Montessori Primary Diploma is granted upon satisfactory completion of the course requirements in:
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Course Tuition Fees
The tuition for the 2022-2023 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 January 1, 2023.
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.
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Required ReadingThe Absorbent Mind All of the above titles written by Dr. Maria Montessori Recommended ReadingEducation for Human Development Understanding the Human Being |
