AMI 3-6

AMI 3-6 Diploma Course

ONLINE MODULE 1 WILL BE GIVEN TWICE
for 2 different cohorts of students:

ONLINE MODULE 1 - Cohort 1 (Students enrolled by July 30, 2022)
Starting August 1, 2022

ONLINE MODULE 1 - Cohort 2 (Students enrolled after July 30, 2022)
Registration open. Starting November 14, 2022

HOW TO APPLY

We are opening again 2 Q&A Sessions! Click the Q&A button below!

INFO

SCHEDULE

Q&A SESSION

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING - Elina Rautasalo

Elina Rautasalo is an AMI 3-6 Trainer with over 30 years of experience in the field of education, working with both children and adults in her native Finland and abroad. Her Montessori journey began in London at the Maria Montessori Training Organisation, (now the Maria Montessori Institute), in the early 1990s. Elina has been a member of the MMI’s training team for over 20 years. Elina has served as the chair of Montessori Society AMI(UK) and as a council member of Montessori Education UK. She is an AMI examiner and lectures both in the UK and internationally. In addition to London, Elina has directed AMI’s 3-6 courses in South-East Asia as well as in Prague. At present, Elina is Director of Training at Montessori Institute Prague.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Take the following steps:

FIRST

Read all information about the course on this webpage, including the Course Basic Information and Course Schedule and prepare to work on your Application Process described below.

SECOND

Study carefully these Course Requirements for Certification. You will only receive AMi diploma if you fulfill the following:

Minimum of 90% attendance on the course
A minimum of 140 hours of guided practice with Montessori materials
Completion of original reference albums and other course work to the required standard
Completion of Observation and Teaching Practice in Montessori settings as required by AMI
Successful completion of written and oral exams.

THIRD

Start your Application Process. We are also offering 4 time slots for Q&A sessions with Elina Rautasalo. It is necessary to register for the session in advance, please check out the link with time slots and choose your slot.

START THE APPLICATION PROCESS NOW

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1

Fill out the Application Form and pay 300€ / 7 500 Kč application fee. Once you fill it out and pay, we will get in touch with you within 5 working days.

STEP 2

Prepare the following documents:

Portrait Photo
One page motivational essay answering the question ‘Why do you want to take the AMI 3-6 Diploma Course?’
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Proof of highest acquired education
Two professional reference letters
Criminal record check (copy, the original can be submitted on the first day of the course)
Signed payment calendar.

Documents requiring your signature must be signed, scanned and emailed in a pdf format to courses@amiprague.cz.

STEP 3

Online Application Interview

Once all the documents above are submitted and reviewed, we will schedule an online application interview to talk about the course, answer your questions and ensure you understand the course requirements.

STEP 4

Results of the Application Process

We will contact you regarding the results of your Application Process. Good luck!

START THE APPLICATION PROCESS NOW

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In-depth study of Montessori pedagogy and practice.
The modes of delivery are varied, including lectures, reading sessions, discussions, presentations and practical work with Montessori materials.
Opportunities for material making and further professional development will be also offered.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO TAKE THE COURSE?

600 hours
of intensive training in the training center
140 hours
of practice with Montessori materials under supervision in the training centre
600 hours
of independent reading and study and completing written assignments outside of training center
90 hours
of observation in Montessori Primary Classrooms
120 hours
of practice teaching in Montessori Primary Classrooms
20 books
obligatory and recommended reading of approximately
5 manuals
Compilation of personal teaching manuals
And some more time making materials

YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

You have ability to pursue academic work
You have a university or a college degree
You have a strong and transparent motivation to become a Montessori teacher
You have good communication skills
You are a person of moral integrity
You are persistent
You have a structured and orderly personality
You have moderate self confidence and ability to self-reflect

Applicants without a degree can also apply and their applications will be considered individually.

COURSE LANGUAGE:

English
Translation to Czech
Translation to other languages is possible based on individual agreement with the Course Team. Please email us to discuss the options (courses@amiprague.cz)

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

Minimum of 90% attendance on the course
A minimum of 140 hours of guided practice with Montessori materials
Completion of original reference albums and other course work to the required standard
Completion of Observation and Teaching Practice in Montessori settings as required by AMI
Successful completion of written and oral exams

EACH APPLICANT NEEDS TO

Present satisfactory evidence of their ability to pursue academic work at the graduate level.
The educational standard for the course is Bachelor's Degree in any field. Exceptions are made on individual basis.
We also evaluate your communication skills throughout the application process, the timeliness of submitting your application package, and so on.

LOCATION

Prague, Czech Republic

Na sekyrce 2, Prague 6

New campus of Montessori Institute Prague. Clasrooms and students facilities in one building including relaxing zone, kitchen and dinning room.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

If you have any other questions, please contact us!

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AMI Qualification Brochure - general information about the course