AMI Montessori 0-3 Diploma

Course Description

The Montessori 0-3 Diploma is an in-depth study of Montessori pedagogy focusing on the developmental needs of children from birth to 3 years of age.

Award

Qualification Authorising Body

Association Montessori Internationale

The Diploma is awarded by the Association Montessori Internationale and does not form part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

AMI is considered as the worldwide leader in Montessori education. Its certified training is acknowledged for its rigour and authenticity and the Diploma is internationally recognised. All Association Montessori Internationale Diplomas state the holder has “Studied the principles and practice of the Montessori method for children from birth to 3 years of age” and has “passed the written and oral examinations”.

The Diploma does not automatically qualify the holder to teach. The State or Country in which the Diploma-holder wishes to work may have other teaching requirements that must be fulfilled.

Director of Training

Sara Brady

Delivery Mode

Programme

Montessori Pedagogy and Philosophy
Anatomy and Physiology
Obstetrics
Nutrition and Hygiene
Child Neuropsychiatry
Development of language and movement
Music, Art and Spiritual Development
Child Observation
Preparation of a developmental environment

A more detailed description of the Course and units is available here.

Award of Diploma
The diploma is awarded to students who;

Have satisfied the 90% attendance requirements are successful in the theory and practical examinations have completed coursework to the required standard
Have fulfilled the AMI Child Observation requirements [250 hours which are done outside of course hours]

Duration

Block and part time blended format

All the lectures from 4th of January 2021 to 22nd November 2021 will be provided as live lectures online.

Block 2 from Monday, 29th November 2021 to Friday, 28th January 2022 will be sessions conducted in the training centre that must be attended in person.

Note: This schedule was last updated on 3rd September 2020. Changes to delivery have had to be made due to COVID-19 impacts.

Dates and time

	Date	Time
Block 1	Monday, 4^th January 2021 – Friday 8^th January 2021	6.00 pm 8.15 pm Online
	Monday, 11^th January 2021 – Friday, 15^th January 2021	6.00 pm 8.15 pm Online
	Monday, 18^th January 2021 – Friday, 22^nd January 2021	6.00 pm 8.15 pm Online
Term 1	9 Consecutive Mondays from Monday, 1^st February – Monday, 29^th March	6.00 pm 8.15 pm Online
Term 2	9 Consecutive Mondays from Monday, 19^th April 2021 – Monday 21^st June 2021 (excluding Monday, 14^th June)	6.00 pm 8.15 pm Online
Term 3	9 Consecutive Mondays from Monday, 12^th July 2021 – Monday, 13^th September 2021	6.00 pm 8.15 pm Online
Term 4	7 Consecutive Mondays from Monday, 11^th October – Monday, 22^nd November 2021	6.00 pm 8.15 pm Online
Block 2	Monday, 29^th November 2021 – Friday, 3^rd December 2021	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face
	Monday, 6^th December 2021 – Friday, 10th December 2021	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face
	Monday, 13^th December 2021 – Friday, 17^th December 2021	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face
	Monday, 20^th December 2021 – Thursday, 24^th December 2021	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face
	Monday, 3^rd January 2022 – Friday, 7^th January 2022	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face
	Monday, 10^th January 2022 – Friday, 14^th January 2022	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face
	Monday, 17^th January 2022 – Friday, 21^st January 2022	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face
	Monday, 24th January 2022 – Friday 28^th January 2022	8.00 am – 4.00 pm Face to Face

Location

Sydney. Exact location TBA.

Course Fees

$14,000

Entry Requirements

Application requirements

AMI Montessori Diploma course applicants are required to provide the following with their application:

Current resume
Certified copies of all academic transcripts
Short essay, written in the applicant’s own words
Signed reference letters

It is an AMI requirement that all Diploma students hold current membership with them for the duration of their course. AMI membership costs 40 Euro for a 12 month period. AMI requires that SMTC collect membership fees on their behalf.

How To Apply

Applicants can register by completing the SMTC Diploma Application Form
Submit the completed and signed application form to admin@montessoritrainingcentre.com.au

Course outline and completion requirements

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AMI Montessori 0-3 Diploma