AMI Montessori 0-3 Orientation Certificate

Course Description

The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Assistants to Infancy Course is intended as an introduction to the philosophy and practice of the Montessori approach for the child under the age of three. This course is helpful for administrators, classroom assistants, nannies, doulas, carers and childcare professionals and anyone interested in human development in the critical first years of life. It is an invaluable insight into the child for parents, parents-to-be and grandparents. It is an ideal foundation for those who may be interested in taking the AMI Montessori Assistants to Infancy Diploma (an in-depth study of pregnancy, birth and the child until the age of three).

Course content includes reading and discussion on Montessori pedagogy such as freedom and self-discipline, the importance of the prepared environment, the role of the adult and order. Toileting, movement and language are also studied as they contribute to a child’s independent development.

Award

AMI Montessori 0-3 Orientation Certificate

Qualification Authorising Body

Association Montessori Internationale

The Certificate 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 the Certificate is internationally recognised.

The Certificate does not automatically qualify the holder to work as an Early Childhood Educator or Assistant. The State or Country in which the Certificate holder wishes to work may have other requirements that must be fulfilled.

Trainers

• Sara Brady
• Julia Hilson

Course Schedules – Upcoming

• note schedule for currently underway Courses is at the bottom of this page

How to apply

• No prerequisites for applicants who wish to enrol into the AMI 0-3 Orientation Certificate course
• Applicants can register online by completing the AMI Montessori 0-3 Orientation Certificate Application Form

Course Fees

$1,400 AUD + GST (Excluding materials and books)
As this course is entirely online, GST is only payable by persons undertaking the course located in Australia or who are Australian residents.
Instalment payment arrangements to suit you circumstances can be considered on request by email to [email protected].

Required Reading

The following texts can be purchased from Montessori Materials Australia as well as other suppliers:

• Understanding the Human Being
• The Child in the Family
• Education for a New World
• The Absorbent Mind

Course Outline and Completion Requirements

The AMI Montessori 0-3 Orientation Certificate is awarded to those who complete all of the following requirements. You must;  

• maintain a minimum 90% attendance (your camera must be on and you need to be visible to the instructor to qualify as being in attendance);  
• complete nine (9) hours of observation of children aged 0 to 3 years; 
• complete an observation report; 
• the content of each course varies slightly depending on the number of lectures and time spent together online. As a result, for some courses a short paper and preparation of handmade materials is required by the trainer. This is not required for the May 2024 course.

AMI Assistants Programme Birth to Three