Primary Teacher Training Course

Name: Primary Teacher Training Course
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The AMI Primary Teacher Training Course is designed to educate adults about the Montessori philosophy and curriculum for children aged 3 to 6 years old, often referred to as the Casa classroom.

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Course Details

The AMI Primary Teacher Training Course is designed to educate adults about the Montessori philosophy and curriculum for children aged 3 to 6 years old, often referred to as the Casa classroom.

Students receive a comprehensive educational experience that explores the Montessori history, philosophy and practice.The course prerequisites are as follows:

A Bachelor’s Degree or;
A College Diploma or a Private Career College Diploma, with a minimum of two years’ work experience

Course Deliverables

The AMI Montessori Primary Diploma is granted upon satisfactory completion of the course requirements in:

attendance at lectures and supervised practice
observation and practicum requirements
written assignments
reference albums and resource manuals
material making assignments
passing grades on written examinations
passing grades in oral examinations conducted by Examiners of the AMI

The Foundation is very proud of its unique legacy with the Montessori family. Dr. Maria Montessori’s son, Mario Montessori, inaugurated the first AMI Montessori Teacher Training Centre in Canada in 1971.The first training course was established at Victoria College on the University of Toronto campus where it remained until 1977.

After a period of operation in a well-recognized Montessori school in Richmond Hill, the AMI established the Foundation for Montessori Education as an independent AMI Teacher Training Centre in Toronto in 1989 led by Mrs. Renilde Montessori.

The Montessori Connection

Mrs. Renilde Montessori, Dr. Montessori’s youngest granddaughter, founded FME in 1989 where she served as the Director of Training until her departure in 1995.The Foundation was incorporated as a not-for-profit charitable organization, with the primary purpose of promoting Montessori education based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Our Vision

To transform the FME into an integrative Montessori resource and training centre that supports our local and global communities.

Our Mission

To make the world a better place for every child by educating society about Montessori education as an aid to life.

Our Mandate

To provide quality Montessori education to adults so they are well-prepared to support children’s holistic development.

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