AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma

AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma

Course Description

The Montessori 3-6 Diploma is an in-depth study of Montessori pedagogy focusing on the developmental needs of children from three to six years of age.

Award

AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma

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 3-6 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.

Directors of Training

Amy Kirkham
Auxilliary Trainer: Kay Urquhart

Delivery Mode

400 hours of classroom based training
140 hours of supervised practice with Montessori materials
170 hours of Observation and Practice Teaching

Course Schedules

Melbourne – part-time, commencing September, 2021 to July, 2023

Term	Date	Time
School Holidays	Monday, 20th September – Saturday, 25th September 2021	9 am – 4.30 pm
	Monday, 27th September – Friday, 1st October 2021	9 am – 4.30 pm
Term 4 2021	Fridays	1 pm – 5 pm
	Saturdays	9 am – 4.30 pm
	From 15th October – 17th December inclusive 2021
Term 1 2022	Fridays	1 pm – 5 pm
	Saturdays	9 am – 4.30 pm
	Friday, 4th February – Saturday, 2nd April 2022
School Holidays	Monday, 11th April – Thursday, 14th April 2022	9 am – 4.30 pm
	Wednesday, 20th April – Saturday, 23rd April 2022	9 am – 4.30 pm
Term 2 2022	Fridays	1 pm – 5 pm
	Saturdays	9 am – 4.30 pm
	From Friday, 10th June – Saturday, 25th June 2022
Term 3 2022	Fridays	1 pm – 5 pm
	Saturdays	9 am – 4.30 pm
	From Friday, 2nd September – Saturday, 17th September 2022
Term 4 2022	Fridays	1 pm – 5 pm
	Saturdays	9 am – 4.30 pm
	From Friday, 14th October – Friday, 16th December 2022
Term 1 2023	Fridays	1 pm – 5 pm
	Saturdays	9 am – 4.30 pm
	From Friday, 3rd February – Saturday, 25th March 2023
Paper A	Saturday, 18th March 2023	TBC
Paper B	Saturday, 25th March	TBC
Term 2 2023	Fridays	1 pm – 5 pm
	Saturdays	9 am – 4.30 pm
	From Friday, 19th May – Saturday, 24th June 2023
School Holidays	Monday, 26th June – Friday, 30th June 2023	9 am – 4.30 pm
	Monday, 3rd July – Friday, 7th July 2023 (includes Oral Exams)	9 am – 4.30 pm
Graduation	Saturday, 8th July 2023	TBC

Interviews for acceptance on this course will be held on Saturday, 19th June 2021. It is recommended that you provide your completed application form and supporting documentation to SMTC prior to this date.

Placement 1: 2 weeks of observations followed by 1 week of practice teaching to be completed in Term 1 2022
Placement 2: 2 weeks of observations followed by 1 week of practice teaching to be completed by Term 3 2022
Placement 3: 3 weeks of practice teaching to be completed by 1st June, 2023

Trainer

Amy Kirkham

Scheduled times are Melbourne local time

Sydney – block mode January 2022 – July 2023

Block 1

Tuesday 4^th January – Friday 7^th January 2022

Monday 10^th January – Friday 14^th January 2022

Monday 17^th January – Friday 21^st January 2022

Monday 24^th January – Friday 28^th January 2022 (Public Holiday 26^th January)

Block 2

Monday 11^th April – Thursday 14^th April 2022

Tuesday 19^th April – Friday 22^nd April 2022

Block 3

Monday 27^th June – Friday 1^st July 2022

Monday 4^th July – Friday 8^th July 2022

Monday 11^th July – Friday 15^th July 2022

Block 4

Monday 26^th September – Friday 30^th September 2022

Tuesday 4^th October – Friday 7^th October 2022

Block 5

Monday 12^th December – Friday 16^th December 2022

Monday 19^th December – Wednesday 21^st December 2022

Tuesday 3^rd January – Friday 6^th January 2023

Monday 9^th January – Friday 13^th January 2023

Monday 16^th January – Friday 20^th January 2023

Monday 23^rd January – Wednesday 25^th January 2023

Block 6

Tuesday 11^th April – Friday 14^th April 2023

Monday 17^th April – Friday 21^st April 2023

Block 7

Monday 26^th June – Friday 30^th June 2023

Monday 3^rd July – Friday 7^th July 2023

Monday 10^th July – Thursday 13^th July 2023

Graduation: Friday 14^th July 2023

Placement and observation details will be discussed upon interview.

This course is being delivered in a face to face format in the training centre in Rozelle, Sydney.

Interviews for acceptance on this course will be held on the 8th and 9th of April and the 26th June 2021. It is recommended that you provide your completed application form and supporting documentation to SMTC prior to this date. Get your application in early to secure your place on the course!

Trainers

Kay Urquhart and Amy Kirkham

Perth – block-mode, from January, 2022 – July 2023 – Blended Format

Block 1

ONLINE 9am – 12pm

Wednesday 5^th January 2022

Saturday 8^th January 2022

Monday 10^th January 2022

Wednesday 12^th January

Saturday 15^th January 2022

Monday 17^th January 2022

Wednesday 19^th January 2022

Saturday 22^nd January 2022

Saturday 12 February 2022

Saturday 26^th February 2022

Saturday 12^th March 2022

Saturday 26^th March 2022

Block 2

FACE TO FACE 9am – 4.30pm

Monday 27^th June – Saturday 2^nd July 2022

Monday 4^th July – Saturday 9^th July 2022

Monday 11^th July – Saturday 16^th July 2022

ONLINE 3-6 pm

Saturday 6^th August 2022

Saturday 20^th August 2022

Saturday 3^rd September 2022

Block 3

FACE TO FACE 9am – 4.30pm

Monday 19^th September – Saturday 24^th September 2022

Tuesday 27^th September – Saturday 1^st October 2022

Monday 3^rd October – Friday 7^th October 2022

Block 4

ONLINE 3-6pm

Saturday 15^th October 2022

Saturday 22^nd October 2022

Saturday 29^th October 2022

Saturday 5^th November 2022

Block 5

FACE TO FACE 9am – 4.30pm

Monday 2^nd January – Saturday 7^th January 2023

Monday 9^th January 2023 – Friday 13^th January 2023

Monday 16^th January 2023 – Friday 20^th January 2023

ONLINE 6-8pm

Friday 10^th February 2023

Friday 24^th February 2023

Friday 10^th March 2023

Friday 24^th March 2023

Block 6

FACE TO FACE 9am – 4.30pm

Tuesday 11^th April – Saturday 15^th April 2023

Monday 17^th April – Wednesday 19^th April 2023 (Includes written exam A and B)

Block 7

FACE TO FACE 9am – 4.30pm

Monday 10^th July – Saturday 15^th July 2023

Monday 17^th July – Friday 21^st July 2023

Monday 24^th July to Friday 28^th July 2023

Saturday 29 July 2023 Graduation

Placement 1: 2 weeks of observations followed by 1 week of practice teaching to be completed by 4th July 2022
Placement 2: 2 weeks of observations followed by 1 week of practice teaching between October and December 2022
Placement 3: 3 weeks of practice teaching to between January and April 2023

Trainer

Amy Kirkham

Scheduled times are Perth local time

Training Locations

Melbourne: Kalker Montessori Centre, 1-3 Estelle St, Bulleen, VIC 3105, Australia
Perth: Rockingham Montessori School, 7 Attwood Way, Rockingham, WA 6168, Australia
Sydney: Sydney Montessori Training Centre, 756 Darling St, Rozelle, NSW 2039, Australia

Course Fees

$14,000

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelors Degree, or consideration of other relevant qualifications and experience

Application requirements

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

Current resume
Certified copies of all academic transcripts
A short 2 page essay written in the applicant’s own words on why you want to undertake the diploma and what brought you to Montessori
3 written signed reference letters (1personal, 2 professional)

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 [email protected]

Course outline and completion requirements

The AMI 3-6 Diploma course brochure

AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma