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AMI Diploma Course

  • Format. Often blended. At least 55% in person. Observation, practice teaching, supervised practice with materials, material making, and classroom manuals.
  • Hours. 0–3: 250 observation / 30 practice teaching. 3–6 and 6–12: 90 observation / 120 practice teaching.
  • Requirements. 90% attendance. Coursework. Observation and practice teaching. Passing written and oral exams.
  • You earn. The AMI Diploma, which qualifies you to teach children at that age level.
  • How to start. Online application with a non-refundable deposit; interview with the AMI trainer. Payment plans available.
Diploma Courses

AMI Orientation Course

  • Format. Fully online with live synchronous sessions. Designed for adults learning Montessori and for classroom assistants.
  • Hours. 35 hours live online, 25 hours asynchronous, and 9 hours of observation.
  • Requirements. 90% attendance. Coursework and assignments.
  • You earn. An AMI Orientation Certificate.
  • How to start. Register to enroll. Full payment required at registration.
Orientation Courses

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