(August 20, 2025 to February 19, 2027)
The AMI Montessori 6-12 Diploma Course (age level 6-12) is an intensive full time programme designed to help students study closely the theory and practice of the Montessori approach to education. The course of study spread over 16 months will help prepare students for working with children from 6 to 12 years of age.
Course Delivery
This course will be delivered ONSITE in two modules. These modules include Observation and Teaching Practice
August 20, 2025 to February 20, 2026
August 10, 2026 to February 19, 2027
Timing: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM
| Course Delivery | From | To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Course Lectures and Practice | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Friday, December 05, 2025 |
| Christmas Break | Monday, December 8, 2025 | Friday, January 2, 2026 | |
| Course Lectures and Practice | Monday, January 5, 2026 | Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
| Module 2 | Course Lectures and Practice | Monday, August 10, 2026 | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| Christmas Break | Monday, November 30, 2026 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | |
| Course Lectures and Practice | Monday, January 4, 2027 | Friday, February 19, 2027 |
Course Components
The AMI Montessori 6-12 Diploma Course (age level 6-12) is an intensive full time programme designed to help students study closely the theory and practice of the Montessori approach to education. The course of study spread over 16 months will help prepare students for working with children from 6 to 12 years of age.
Theory Lectures
The theory lectures will offer the students the opportunity to examine Montessori’s theory of child development in the elementary years, and to study in depth, Montessori’s vision of cosmic education, an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human beings, their endeavours and relationship with the universe.
Demonstration Lectures
The practical demonstration lectures deal with the lessons and presentation of the materials offered to children from 6 to 12 years of age in a Montessori environment. The aims of the materials, the technique of presenting them to the child and the age at which they must be offered will be discussed in these sessions.
Supervised Practice
During scheduled hours students will have an opportunity to practice with the material presented to them. Students will be guided in the use of the material and encouraged to develop and practice the techniques by which they will present the various materials to children.
Care of the Environment
Students will also be asked to take responsibility for the environment everyday just as they would when they are with children. This is an essential aspect of the training that develops the students’ eye for the care and maintenance of the material and helps them to develop a familiarity with the setup of an elementary class.
School Observation and Teaching Practice
Students will be assigned to go to various Montessori environments in the city for observation and teaching practice. During this time they will be shown how to keep a record of observations and as well as have an opportunity to work directly with children under the supervision of an AMI trained adult. Students will need to budget for their commute to the various city schools. The scheduled dates for Observation and Teaching Practice are as follows:
School Observation
| School Observation | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Monday, October 27, 2025 | Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Monday, November 24, 2025 | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Monday, December 1, 2025 | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
Teaching Practice
| Teaching Practice | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Monday, August 10, 2026 | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Monday, August 17, 2026 | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
Assignments and Albums
Students will need to submit written work at regular intervals during the course, which will include theory essays, material making assignments and observation reports. Students will also prepare six albums in the different areas – History, Language, Arithmetic, Geometry, Geography, Biology. Students will need to do four to six hours of organised work at home every day in order to complete all assignments.
Email, Internet and Scanning
Students will need regular access to email and the internet throughout the course. All assignments will need to be submitted electronically. Students will be required to scan and upload some of their work.
Language
All lectures will be in English. Course work will need to be presented in English both orally and in writing. It will be necessary for students to take comprehensive lecture notes, read Montessori books, write original essays and prepare assignments based on course information. Students will also be required to explain theoretical principles during the Oral examination.
Attendance
Students must have a minimum of 90% attendance of the course including time taken off due to illness. Attendance records will be meticulously maintained throughout the year. In case of absence, students must notify the Training Team in writing, at least one day in advance. In case of a sudden illness the student must inform the Training Team by email immediately.
Examinations
At the end of the course, students will take three written examinations. Paper A will be on child psychology and Montessori principles on child development. Paper B1 and B2 will be on Montessori materials and their underpinning examination principles and the practical areas. The duration of the written examinations will be approximately 3 hours.
Students will also take oral examinations in each practical area. During the oral examination, the student will demonstrate the use of a material in each area and discuss with the examiner the underpinning principles. The duration of the oral examinations will be approximately 3 hours.
Diploma
The AMI diploma is awarded by the Association Montessori Internationale. It qualifies the holder to work with children in a Montessori environment between 6 and 12 years of age. The AMI Elementary diploma is a highly valued qualification. It is a great asset to those who wish to open their own schools.
Eligibility
Candidates fulfilling the following requirements will be considered eligible for admission into the course. The candidate should have:
- Completed 20 years
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A sound knowledge of English
- Excellent computer skills and internet access
We welcome candidates from all walks of life and different professions. Occasionally we do consider applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree based on their life experience.
Fees
| Indian Nationals | Foreign Nationals | Opening Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹ 3,540.00 | ₹ 5,900.00 | May 1, 2024 | August 23, 2025 |
| Course Fee (Early Bird) | ₹ 1,91,000.00 | ₹ 2,85,000.00 | May 1, 2024 | June 30, 2025 |
| Course Fee (Regular) | ₹ 2,09,000.00 | ₹ 2,85,000.00 | July 01, 2025 | August 23, 2025 |
Books and Stationery Budget
It is advisable for students to acquire the Montessori books in the Required Reading list. The students may also have to acquire stationery for the course, for course submissions and the creation of Albums. The cost will vary depending on the choices made. We would like to emphasise that this is a budget and that it is only an approximate guide. The training course neither recommends nor endorses particular stationery products. Students are advised to budget for books and materials for the duration of the course as follows.
| Items | Budget | Likely to be spent |
|---|---|---|
| Montessori Books | ₹ 8,000 | Before the course commences |
| Stationery | ₹ 2,000 | For the duration of the course |
| Materials | ₹ 2,000 | For the duration of the course |
| Printing | ₹ 3,000 | For the duration of the course |
Books and Reading
To prepare for the Diploma course and for working in a Montessori environment it is good practice to read around the subject. The following list of books is provided to help you begin this process. Some of these books will be made available in the student library.
Distributor
Books published by Indian Montessori Foundation (IMF) are available for sale with the distributor:
Coral Groups,
Mobile: +91 9092910007
Email: coralgroups@outlook.com
Required Reading
- Montessori, Maria To Educate the Human Potential Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria From Childhood to Adolescence Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria The Advanced Montessori Method Vol. 1 Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company
- Montessori, Maria The Advanced Montessori Method Vol. 2 Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company
- Montessori, Maria Education and Peace Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria Citizen of the World: Key Montessori Readings Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company
- Montessori, Maria The 1946 London Lectures Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company
Recommended Reading
- Montessori, Maria Psychogeometry Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company
- Montessori, Maria Psychoarithmatic Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria Creative Development in the Child Vols. 1 & 2 Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria The Montessori Approach to Music Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria The Absorbent Mind Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria The Secret of Childhood Orient Blackswan, Chennai
- Montessori, Maria The Discovery of the Child Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria The Child in the Family Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria Education for a New World Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria What you should know about your Child Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria The Formation of Man Indian Montessori Foundation
- Montessori, Maria The Child, Society and the World Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company
