Sydney Montessori Training Centre
AMI Montessori 3–6 diploma training – teacher guiding child with material presentation in a supportive environment with real connection

Observation in Practice Program

For 3-6 guides live online from 31 March - Amy Kirkham

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AMI 0-3 Diploma Brisbane (March 2026)

Changing careers? Scholarships available.

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2026 Course Schedule

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Montessori diploma training – trained adult teacher guiding a child with Montessori maths materials in an atmosphere of concentration and support, individualised learning

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Reconnect Workshop Series - 6-12

On 7 March, we welcome AMI Trainer Alison Awes live online for a deep dive into Going Out in 6-12 including practical strategies to foster independence.

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Observation in Practice

Designed for 3-6 guides, this live online program with Amy Kirkham offers individualised mentoring opportunities and hones your observation skills for a calmer, more joyful and thriving classroom. Starts 31 March 2026. Placed limited.

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Montessori 6–12 diploma training – teacher presenting the world globe, showing how the Earth orbits the sun

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Enrolments open for upcoming AMI Diploma courses and short online Certificate courses. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates.

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A photo from space showing part of the globe Australia with the lights of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth as well as New Zealand. This is where AMI training occurs in Australia and New Zealand

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Study for a life-long career whilst experiencing Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne or Sydney, some of the world’s most vibrant and beautiful cities.

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“High quality Montessori educators are as valuable as gold dust”

The AMI Montessori Diploma and Certificate qualifications open up unrivalled career opportunities all over the world! The Montessori approach empowers educators to create a learning experience for the child that recognises uniqueness and individuality, nurturing the whole child and building mutual respect between the adult and child.  

 

EARLYBIRD SAVINGS OF $1,600

SMTC offers a $1600 plus GST discount for early applicants for all of our AMI Diplomas.

The early bird discount is open for these courses at the moment:

- apply before 30 April 2026 for the AMI 12-18 Diploma starting August 2026
- apply by 31 August 2026 for the AMI 0-3 Diploma (Sydney) starting January 2027.

To qualify please submit your application form and pay your $550 deposit by the discount end date for your course.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Schools within our Montessori community are looking for high calibre and aligned candidates to sponsor through both the AMI Diploma and Certificate courses. Sponsorship offerings vary from school to school with a guaranteed role upon graduation and sometimes during the course.

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Why become Montessori accredited?

Globally Recognised

Internationally transferable learning through AMI; an authoritative voice on childhood, human development and the rights of the child.

Coveted Teaching Career

Montessori educators are empowered to teach with respect to individual needs, and are in high demand locally, nationally and internationally.

Progressive Pedagogy

Experiential, autonomous, collaborative and joyful learning philosophy and pedagogy with equal emphasis on academic, social and emotional development.

Continuous Learning

A transformative life-long learning experience for the child and adult alike supported through professional mentoring, leadership, training and development.

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