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Ages 0–3

Assistants to Infancy

Support independence and discovery in the earliest years.

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Ages 3–6

Primary

Help young children build confidence, concentration, and a love of learning.

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Ages 6–12

Elementary

Guide curious minds through exploration, imagination, and collaboration.

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  • Experienced faculty

    Learn directly from AMI trainers with decades of classroom experience.

  • Hands-on preparation

    Practice with Montessori materials in our model classrooms.

  • A community behind you

    Build connections with fellow trainees and schools throughout the DC region, and beyond.

From our graduates

“WMI primary training thoroughly versed me in Montessori theory and abundantly prepared me to offer excellent presentations, but more importantly it invited me, after many years already in this work, to enter even more deeply into the spiritual transformation necessary to be truly present to children.”

Jenny Luetkemeyer · Primary diploma
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