AMI Montessori 0-3 Diploma
In 2026 our AMI 0-3 Diploma will run in Brisbane. In 2027 our AMI 0-3 Diploma will run in Sydney.
| AMI 0-3 Diploma | DATES | OTHER DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Starts 23 March 2026 to February 2027 (online welcome Wednesday 18 March 2026) | Blended block format – Julia Hilson |
| Sydney | January 2027 – February 2028 | Blended block format – Sara Brady |
Information Session
Register for our next free online AMI Montessori Diploma Information Session to learn more about the course and hear from past students.
JOIN THE INFORMATION SESSIONCourse Description
The AMI 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
*AMI Montessori 0-3 Diploma
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
Upcoming Course Schedule
Brisbane – Blended Block format (Starting March 2026)
Run in seminar blocks over 12 months this course has 3 in-person blocks and 3 online blocks conducted live online.
| date | Day | Mode of DELIVERY | time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOCK 1 2026 | Online | ||
| 18 March 2026 | Wednesday | Live Online | 3 hours |
| BLOCK 2 2026 | In-person | ||
| 23 March – 17 April | Monday to Friday (4 weeks) | In-Person | 9am to 5pm AEST |
| BLOCK 3 2026 | Online | ||
| 8 sessions Online | (8 sessions) | Live Online | 6pm – 9 pm AEST |
| Block 4 2026 | In-person | ||
| 31 August – 2 October | Monday to Friday (5 weeks) | In-Person | 9am to 5pm AEST |
| Block 5 2026 | Online | ||
| 12 Sessions online | (12 sessions) | Live Online | 6pm – 9pm AEST |
| Block 6 2027 | In-person | ||
| 1 – 26 February 2027 | Monday to Friday (4 weeks) | In-Person | 9am to 5pm AEST |
Location
- In-person blocks are held onsite in Brisbane (location to be confirmed).
- AEST is the Brisbane timezone throughout the year.
Course Fees
For information about our fees including discounts and instalment plans, please see our fees page: https://www.montessoritrainingcentre.com.au/study/fees
How To Apply
Applicants apply by completing the online SMTC AMI Montessori 0-3 Diploma Application Form.
Please contact our office on +61 451 309 620 or [email protected] with any questions.
Application supporting documents
Certain supporting documents must be provided in support of an application . These can be submitted as attachments with the online application form above or may be emailed separately to [email protected].
Required supporting documents for an application are:
- Current resume
- Copies of all academic transcripts (we may request that these are certified).
- Short 2 page statement, written in the applicant’s own words, on why you would like to undertake the AMI Diploma and what brought you to Montessori
- 3 written signed reference letters (1 personal, 2 professional). Personal referees may not be family members.
Other Enrolment Requirements
The following matters may need to be addressed either before the course commences or prior to an in-person block depending on the circumstances:
- If English is your second language, a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) of 6 may be required to undertake an AMI Diploma. This should be discussed on a case by case basis depending on your experience in studying or working in the English language.
- Non-residents are responsible for obtaining their own visas to enter and remain in Australia. Details regarding your visa should be provided with your application and visa documentation for non-residents must be provided before the first in person block. We are happy to share general information with you via email to [email protected].
- Working With Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent in the state, territory or country in which you currently work. Please reach out to us if you would like to discuss further.
- It is an AMI requirement that all AMI Diploma students hold current AMI membership for the duration of the course. This is usually billed to you with your course fee invoice.
Certification Requirements
The AMI 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 and Practice Teaching requirements (250 hours which are principally undertaken outside of course hours)
Find Out More
We welcome your enquiry to arrange an individual discussion or for answers to your queries via [email protected].
Upcoming Information Session
Register for our free online AMI Montessori Diploma Information Session to learn more about the course and hear from past students: Register for the next AMI Diploma information session
What do our trainers say about what our courses cover?
Here AMI 0-3 Trainers, Julia Hilson and Sara Brady, share some further insights into what we cover on the AMI 0-3 Diploma.
Course outline and completion requirements
Readings
List of Readings
The following texts can be purchased from Montessori Materials Australia as well as other suppliers:
REQUIRED
By Dr. Maria Montessori
- Absorbent Mind
- Formation of Man
- Education for a New World
- Child in the Family
- Citizens of the World
- 1946 London Lectures
By Dr Silvana Montanaro
- Understanding the Human Being
RECOMMENDED
- The Secret of Childhood by Dr. Maria Montessori
- Discovery of the Child by Dr. Maria Montessori
- What’s Going on in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life by Lise Eliot
- Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work by E.M. Standing
*Qualification Authorising Body
The AMI Diploma is awarded by the Association Montessori Internationale and does not form part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
AMI is considered 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 AMI 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.
Courses Underway
Sydney Schedule – Blended Block format (9 December 2024–January 2026)
| date | Day | time |
|---|---|---|
| BLOCK 1 – In-person | ||
| 9–20 December 2024 | Monday to Friday each week | 8:00am – 5pm (AEDT) |
| BLOCK 2 – In-person | ||
| 2-24 January 2025 | Monday to Friday each week | 8:00am – 5pm (AEDT) |
| BLOCK 3 – Online | ||
| 10 February 2025 10 March 2025 28 April 2025 19 May 2025 16 June 2025 7 July 2025 4 August 2025 8 September 2025 20 October 2025 10 November 2025 | Monday (online once a month) | 6–9pm (AEDT for February and March, October, November) (AEST for April to September) |
| BLOCK 4 – In-person | ||
| 1 -19 December 2025 | Monday to Friday each week | 8:00am – 5pm (AEDT) |
| BLOCK 5 – In-person | ||
| 5-23 January 2026 | Monday to Friday each week | 8:00am – 5pm (AEDT) |
| Exams and Graduation | ||
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Time (TBC) |
Location
- In Person blocks are held onsite at SMTC Balmain Training Centre, G6, 1-15 Barr Street, Balmain, NSW, Australia 2041
