AMI 0-3 DIPLOMA COURSE
Before You Decide
Thank you for your interest in the AMI 0–3 Diploma Course led by Heidi Philippart.
Choosing a Montessori diploma is not a small decision. It requires time, financial commitment, and a genuine desire to understand the earliest years of human development.
This page is designed to help you answer the most common questions prospective students have before deciding:
• What does the course actually require?
• Can I realistically manage it alongside work or family?
• What opportunities does the AMI diploma create?
• What is it like to study with Heidi?
• What does studying in Prague involve?
If at any point you prefer to speak directly with us, you can schedule a short conversation:
What This Training Actually Requires
The AMI 0–3 Diploma is one of the most thorough Montessori trainings available worldwide. It is structured, academically rigorous, and designed to prepare adults to work responsibly with children from birth to three.
Total course hours: 532
Course structure
• 4 modules between October 2026 and March 2028
• blended format: 41% online and 59% onsite in Prague
Module overview
Module 1 — Fully online
Module 2 — Online + onsite in Prague
Module 3 — Online + onsite in Prague
Module 4 — Fully onsite in Prague
Course hours include
Many students continue working during the course. Because the modules are concentrated periods of study, it is possible to maintain professional responsibilities between modules with careful planning.
What This Diploma Enables
The AMI Diploma is internationally recognized and allows graduates to work in Montessori environments worldwide while continuing their professional development within the AMI network.
Learning With Heidi Philippart
The course is led by Heidi Philippart, AMI 0–3 Trainer.
Heidi lives in Amsterdam, where she serves as Pedagogical Director of the Montessori bilingual preschool 2Voices.
She has been training Montessori teachers internationally and is known for her clarity, calm presence, and deep understanding of infant development.
Her training emphasizes:
• careful observation
• respect for the child’s natural development
• preparing environments that support independence
• the role of the adult as a thoughtful, stable guide
Before deciding, you may wish to experience Heidi’s teaching directly:
The Montessori Perspective You Will Develop
Many students describe the training as a profound shift in perspective.
During the course you will learn to:
- Observe infants and toddlers with precision and patience
- Understand how independence begins from the earliest months of life
- Prepare environments that support movement, language, and emotional development
- Support development through observation rather than control
- Integrate Montessori pedagogy with current medical and developmental knowledge
For many students, the training changes not only their professional work but also how they see children, learning, and human development itself.
Studying in Prague
Two modules of the course take place onsite in Prague, one of Europe’s most accessible and student-friendly capitals.
PRAGUE OFFERS AND IDEAL BALANCE FOR FOCUSED STUDY:
- Safe and easy to navigate
The Czech Republic consistently ranks among the safest countries in Europe. - Affordable compared to Western Europe
Living costs in Prague are typically less than half of cities such as London, Amsterdam, or Zurich. - Excellent public transport
The entire city is connected by a reliable metro, tram, and bus system, with unlimited monthly passes costing around €22. - A calm environment for study
Historic libraries, quiet cafés, and green parks create a setting that supports reflection and concentration during intensive study periods.
Below you can see a few independent videos explaining practical aspects of daily life in Prague.
Prague Public Transport
Clear explanation of tickets, apps, airport transfer, and how the system works.
Everything about Prague
Overview covering safety, transport, money exchange, and practical advice.
Where Locals Actually Eat
A practical view of everyday life beyond tourist areas.
Course Investment
There are several payment options available.
Option A – Early full payment
Total training fee: €9,997
Option B – Module payments
Payments before each module
Option C – Monthly installments
Approx. €570 per month
What Happens Next
Since you have already expressed interest in the course, the next step is simply to continue the conversation in the way that feels most helpful to you.
You may already be in touch with Mirka by email. If so, you are very welcome to continue there and ask any practical or personal questions that would help you decide with confidence.
If you would prefer to speak directly, you can also schedule a short clarity call to talk through topics such as:
- the course structure and workload
- balancing the diploma with work or family life
- practical questions about Prague modules
- payment options and timing
- whether this training is the right fit for your current stage
The Environment You Will Study In
Montessori education begins with environment.
Why the Physical Environment Matters
Heidi Philippart about the Physical Environment in the Infant Community
Leadership and Philosophy
Heidi Philippart and Her Story of Keeping Calm and Going On
Look into the snippets from the last course:
Each graduation represents intellectual growth, dedication, and community.