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ONLINE AMI 6-12 Orientation
Certificate Course

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Introduction to the course

The program is created and designed for Montessori assistants in 6-12 classes who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop their Elementary practice.

  • A fully online course
  • 60 hours
  • Kyla Morenz or Allan Nguyen
  • Certificate awarded by Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
  • International students
  • Price: 897€
    Payment in installments WITHOUT interest available
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Maybe it is you:

  • Are you passionate about working with children and keen to understand their developmental journey?
  • Do you want to develop skills that support the emotional, intellectual, and social needs of children aged 6-12?
  • Would you like to create an environment where children thrive through responsibility, collaboration, and meaningful work?

In this course, you will:

  • Gain a comprehensive grasp of the Montessori philosophy and methods for ages 6-12.
  • Learn to recognize and support each child's unique learning needs and pace.
  • Develop practical skills to create a dynamic Montessori environment and effectively guide older children.
  • and much more!

Introduction to the course

The program is created and designed for Montessori assistants in 6-12 classes who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop their Elementary practice.

  • A fully online course
  • 60 hours
  • Kyla Morenz or Allan Nguyen AMI Trainer
  • Certificate awarded by Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
  • International students
  • Price: 897€
    Payment in 2 installments WITHOUT interest available
Detailed schedule
Register

What is the role of an assistant in the classroom?

The intention of the international AMI Orientation 6-12 Certificate Course is to help interested adults become able assistants in a Montessori Elementary Community.

In a Montessori classroom, the assistant supports the lead teacher and helps him/her create and retain balance. The assistant observes children and knows when to intervene and when to withhold from helping. He/she knows how to support children in developing independence and has a deep understanding of Montessori's approach to freedom and discipline. The assistant is a great supporter for the lead teacher and for the child.

General information about the course

60 hours

of live lectures and guidance, self-study, reading and essay writing

3 written assignments

on given topics

9 hours

of obligatory observation to be done within 12 weeks after the course

Observation Notes

Submitting your notes from observation

Learning outcomes and key benefits

Students of this course will learn how to support and help the classroom teacher maintain equilibrium within the class, how to observe, when and how to intervene but not interfere. They will gain knowledge of Montessori's understanding of development of independence and acquire the ability to support the development of the child by assisting the teacher. 

All students of the course will have the opportunity to learn from Kyla Morenz, study alongside colleagues from all over the world, engage in lively discussions, share their experience with others as well as gain new perspective themselves. All successful course graduates also receive worldwide recognized international certificate from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). 

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What you will learn in the course:

  • 1
    Theories of child development
    Fundamental theory of human development with a focus on the 6-12 year old child
  • 2
    Psychological characteristics of the child aged 6-12
    The psychological characteristics of children in this age group and their developmental needs.
  • 3
    Key principles of the Montessori approach
    The core principles of the Montessori approach, including the role of the guide.
  • 4
    The prepared environment for children aged 6-12
    The importance of the prepared environment and how it supports the development of children.
  • 5
    Cosmic education
    The concept of cosmic education and how it helps children understand the interconnectedness of everything in the universe.
  • 6
    Montessori materials for the elementary classroom
    The use of Montessori materials in the elementary classroom to foster independence and deeper learning.

Practical tools you will master:

  • 1
    Classroom observation techniques
  • 2
    Lesson presentation strategies
  • 3
    Creating and maintaining a prepared environment
  • 4
    Record-keeping and student progress tracking

Register & study in 2025:

Our upcoming AMI 6-12 Orientation Courses:

March 2025

AMI Trainer: Kyla Morenz
March 3-20, 2025
Fully online

Spring cohort of the AMI 6-12 Orientation with Kyla Morenz consisting of 3 modules. All sessions take place in the afternoons/evenings to make it easier for all students to attend. 

Price: 897€
Possible to pay in installments WITHOUT interest
Detailed schedule
Register

NOVEMBER, 2025

AMI Trainer: Allan Nguyen
November 10 - December 4, 2025
Fully online

Autumn cohort of the AMI 6-12 Orientation with Allan Nguyen consisting of 4 modules. All sessions take place in the afternoons/evenings to make it easier for all students to attend.

Price: 897€
Possible to pay in installments WITHOUT interest
Detailed schedule
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"Simplicity and comprehensibility of the information provided by the lecturer were mind-blowing."
KristineParticipant of a workshop with Allan
"I was impressed by the way materials and information are organised."
RaniaParticipant of a workshop with Allan

Discover Excellence through AMI Certification

Association Montessori International (AMI) is a worldwide leading authority on Montessori education. Maria Montessori founded the association herself to further her work and AMI certified courses are hence known for their high quality and integrity with Montessori's work. They are respected and acknowledged worldwide and some schools accept teachers only with AMI certified education.  Montessori Institute Prague is the only AMI certified training center in the Czech Republic. 

Benefits you get with our course

Live sessions on Zoom

Engage in interactive lectures with discussions and small group activities.

User-friendly platform

Access materials and submit assignments via the structured Schoology platform.

Recommended literature included

Receive key Montessori texts as part of the course, at no extra cost.

Comprehensive technical support

Enjoy assistance before, during, and after the course to ensure smooth learning.

The whole course is given in English. It is also being simultaneously interpreted into Czech. All course work including written assignments can be done in English or Czech or Slovak. It is a prerequisite to have at least a B2 level (verbal and written) command of one of the languages. 

Meet your trainer Kyla Morenz

Kyla Morenz is an AMI Elementary Trainer from Toronto, Canada. She has a B.A. from the University of Waterloo and her M.Ed. from Loyola University in Maryland. In 2011, she obtained her TESOL certificate from the University of Toronto, Woodsworth College. She has AMI diplomas at both the 3-6 and 6-12 levels. She has taught in 6-9, 9-12, and 6-12 elementary Montessori environments in Canada and Morocco.

She has particular interest in bilingual education, developing language materials for the elementary classroom, and adult learning and education.

Kyla regularly mentors teachers and schools with elementary programs in Canada, Morocco, and the Czech Republic. She has lectured on AMI elementary diploma courses in Ireland, England, Canada, United States, and France. She has worked with both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in France, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Kyla is a Co-trainer at Montessori Institute Prague, Czech Republic.
 

Kyla Morenz is an AMI Elementary Trainer from Toronto, Canada. She has a B.A. from the University of Waterloo and her M.Ed. from Loyola University in Maryland. In 2011, she obtained her TESOL certificate from the University of Toronto, Woodsworth College. She has AMI diplomas at both the 3-6 and 6-12 levels. She has taught in 6-9, 9-12, and 6-12 elementary Montessori environments in Canada and Morocco.

She has particular interest in bilingual education, developing language materials for the elementary classroom, and adult learning and education.

Kyla regularly mentors teachers and schools with elementary programs in Canada, Morocco, and the Czech Republic. She has lectured on AMI elementary diploma courses in Ireland, England, Canada, United States, and France. She has worked with both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in France, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Kyla is a Co-trainer at Montessori Institute Prague, Czech Republic.
 

Meet Kyla Morenz

Meet your trainer Allan Nguyen

Allan Nguyen is an experienced Montessori educator with over 17 years of teaching and training across Europe, Canada, the US, Panama, Africa and New Caledonia. Originally from Geneva, Switzerland, Allan has held an AMI elementary diploma since 2007 and earned his AMI 3-6 diploma from MINT in Dallas.

He is now starting his work as a trainer for AMI. His diverse journey into education began with a shift from engineering and management towards a commitment to Montessori’s vision.

Allan emphasizes the importance of comprehensive adult preparation, focusing not only on deep knowledge and practical skills but also on the spiritual preparation essential for guiding children. His global experiences and holistic approach to education shape his belief in creating meaningful and connected learning experiences for both children and adults.

Meet Allan Nguyen

Allan Nguyen is an experienced Montessori educator with over 17 years of teaching and training across Europe, Canada, the US, Panama, Africa and New Caledonia. Originally from Geneva, Switzerland, Allan has held an AMI elementary diploma since 2007 and earned his AMI 3-6 diploma from MINT in Dallas.

He is now starting his work as a trainer for AMI. His diverse journey into education began with a shift from engineering and management towards a commitment to Montessori’s vision.

Allan emphasizes the importance of comprehensive adult preparation, focusing not only on deep knowledge and practical skills but also on the spiritual preparation essential for guiding children. His global experiences and holistic approach to education shape his belief in creating meaningful and connected learning experiences for both children and adults.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the sessions be recorded?

No. Students are required to be present during 90% of lectures to fulfill their attendance requirement. All lectures are live presentations by the Trainer. There will be no lecture recordings.

How will the course be held?

The course is broadcasted live on ZOOM. It is necessary to download Zoom application to your computer in order to join the course. There will be lectures, discussions, practice sessions, and group work done in Breakout Rooms. Students will receive technical support before the course to learn how to use Zoom effectively.

What happens if I have some sudden problems with the internet?

We kindly ask you to check the quality of your internet connection in advance. Ideally, use cable connection. Good internet connection is a prerequisite for taking the course. If you have a one time sudden fluctuation of your signal, leave the Zoom meeting and come back. If your connection problems are repeating, you will be asked to leave the course. There is a 90% attendance requirement, which is valid for all the students. Students who can not attend 90% of the course are not eligible to receive the certificate.

How do you arrange interpretation to other languages?

The interpretation is available on a separate audio Zoom channel. We will explain how to switch between the channels and how to do the settings before the start of the course. Interpretation will be simultaneous.

What does 90% of attendance mean?

The 90% attendance means that you must be present at minimum 90% of the course with your camera ON (for online students) or that you need to spend the minimum of 90% of all live lectures at the sessions in person. This is a requirement of the course.

Where will we find our assignments and materials for the course?

The course uses a Learning Platform called Schoology. Instruction how to log into Schoology and how to use it will be given to students prior to the start of the course.

In what time zone is the course schedule?

The course is scheduled in CET (Central European Time), or in other words - in Prague Time. In case you are located in a different time zone, please carefully check the time difference and make an informed decision if the course time fits you. We will be happy if you join us wherever you are, but it is your responsibility to be present during all times of the course.

I have children, can they be with me while I am studying?

We love children, of course. They are the reason why we give this course. However, a quiet working space without disturbance of other adults and children is a requirement for participation in the course.

What is the price of the course?

The price of the course is €897 including VAT. It can also be broken into 3 installments without any extra cost for more convenience.

When should I pay?

Once you have read all the course information and understood the requirements and conditions, you can fill in your application, and make the payment on our website.

Do you have another question?

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