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Why study with us?

Expertise

We have been offering quality Montessori training for over 40 years.

Accreditation

As a Registered Training Organisation RTO 45937, we  provide the nationally-accredited CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care courses.  This means that graduates can work in schools and centres anywhere in Australia with our qualifications. This is not the same for all Montessori courses, so check what your qualification will allow you to do before enrolment. See our listings below.

See our Registered Training Organisation listing on Training.gov.au

Enrolments and study

Students can commence enrolments throughout the year and can choose to study part-time or full-time to ensure a manageable work/study balance. Enrolled students receive access to the study guide that outlines all the elements of the course and a curriculum guide, which compliments the workshops by providing in-depth knowledge and step-by-step instruction on the Montessori materials and lessons. Students have access to library resources and an online learning management system (Moodle) to support their studies.

Blended Study Program

Most Montessori Institute courses are delivered in a flexible, modular format. The courses consist of blended study which includes attendance at face-to-face workshops in Australia, written assignments and professional experience (specific courses only).

Workshops

Some workshops are online and face-to-face workshops are offered in most states. The curriculum workshops provide the opportunity to learn how to use and practice with the Montessori materials alongside fellow students (and non-students).

Our Lecturers

Our lecturers are all highly qualified and experienced Montessori teachers. Most are still teaching, many have specialisations and some have been principals of schools.

Your Tutor

Upon enrolment, students are allocated a tutor who offers advice and assistance with the written component of the course. The service of the tutor is an extremely important aspect of our study programme. Each tutor has been carefully selected and has a number of years of teaching experience using the Montessori method of education. With this experience, your tutor is well-equipped to answer your questions, offer suggestions, and provide assignment advice throughout your course.

History

Our founders, Margaret Homfray and Phoebe Childs trained with Dr Montessori and translated her lectures for her. Montessori asked them to run her London training centre, St Nicholas, whilst she was exiled in India and then gave her approval for them to commence a correspondence course to spread her work globally.

To complete your studies, you will need to have access to:

  • A computer (PC or Mac) with 5 mbps+ Internet (ADSL 2+)
  • Latest Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Latest Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • A local Montessori school to complete Professional Experience