AMI Diploma 3-6 Diploma
Course overview
This is the highly sought-after AMI Montessori Diploma – the original course developed by Maria Montessori herself. The course includes lectures and discussions, hands-on work with Montessori materials in our specially-designed model classroom and observation and teaching practice in schools run by teachers who hold AMI Diplomas.
Course content
This AMI training is delivered in a blended format – a mixture of in-person and online modules – through lectures, discussions and practice with Montessori learning materials. You will also undertake classroom observations and three teaching practice placements. As part of the course you will be asked to write essays and submit albums and materials. You will also need to do written and oral exams and your teaching practice will be assessed by the school’s lead teacher.
Montessori Educational Theory
Learn in-depth Montessori philosophy, psychology and child development with a focus on children aged 3 to 6 years. You will also discover other educational theories of education and child development, as well as learning about the impact of parent/child issues on the development of young children.
Teacher training and Teaching Practice Placements
You will be fully trained to deliver the authentic Montessori educational approach for children aged 3-6 years and how to prepare a Children’s House environment. Every student will undertake teaching practice placements in classrooms run by AMI Diploma holders. These placements will be organised for you.
Fundamental Learning Skills and the Development of the Senses
You will learn about the Montessori concept of Practical Life which uses daily activities to promote coordination of movement, independence, self-esteem and concentration. You will also discover activities for refining sensory perception which help children to classify their world and build their intelligence, as well as solving problems and make decisions. You will also look at areas including art, music, botany and geography.
Language, Literacy and Mathematics
You will be trained in exercises for the development of written and spoken language and reading skills appropriate for 3 to 6 year olds. There is a focus on confidence and self-expression, language in daily life and storytelling, as well as functional aspects of grammar. You will learn how a young child develops their ‘mathematical mind’ and Montessori activities that provide foundations for geometry, algebra, counting and arithmetic.
Course Dates
This is a blended/hybrid course over 18 months:
- Modules 1 and 2: Online – April to June 2026
- Module 3: In-person – July and August 2026
- Module 4: Online – October to December 2026
- Module 5: in-person – First three weeks of April 2027
- Module 6: in-person – July and August 2027
Online modules run three evenings a week from 8 PM until 11 PM. In-person modules are Monday to Friday, 8.30 AM until 4.30 PM.
Written and Oral exams will take place during the first week of September. Graduation will be on 3 September 2027.
FAQ
What is an AMI Diploma?
AMI diplomas are intensive training courses given by qualified AMI trainers, involving hundreds of hours of theoretical groundwork, observations, hands-on manipulation of materials, and practice teaching. An AMI diploma is respected worldwide for its authenticity, high standards, and quality. The hands-on Montessori training provides the framework and tools for successfully teaching what works for each child, regardless of their socioeconomic status and stage of development.
Upon successful completion of an AMI diploma course, students are eligible to receive their AMI certification as a Montessori teacher. This certification is recognized around the world as a mark of quality and expertise in the field of Montessori education. The Montessori teacher is a guide or learning facilitator whose task is to support the young child in their process of self-development. The teacher is foremost an observer, unobtrusively yet carefully monitoring each child’s development. The role of the teacher is to provide a link between the child and the prepared environment, introducing the child to each piece of equipment when ready in a precise, clear and enticing way. The most important attribute of a Montessori teacher is the love and respect they hold for each individual child.
The diploma course hosted by Montessori for Lebanon and starting in April 2026 is directed by the experienced AMI trainer Cheryl Ferreira.
What will I need to do to gain the qualification?
- Minimum 90% course attendance at lectures, readings, and discussion sessions,
- Montessori material making and practice as specified by the course,
- Attendance at Supervised Practice sessions,
- Submission of albums and materials of acceptable AMI standards,
- Successful completion of classroom practice and observation
- Practicum evaluation – teaching practice assessment by school’s lead teacher
- Successful completion of written and oral examinations
What are the hours of the course?
Online modules run three evenings a week from 8 PM until 11 PM. In-person modules are Monday to Friday, 8.30 AM until 4.30 PM.
Do you offer help in finding a job after completion of the Diploma course?
AMI diploma holders are sought after for employment both in Lebanon and internationally. We share details of school vacancies and other external vacancies with our students.
What if English isn’t my first language?
You need a good level of English to succeed on the course. All applicants need to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. Participants may be asked to provide an English language qualification test.
Do you provide student accommodation?
We do not provide accommodation but we can support you by sharing general information about finding affordable accommodation, and by connecting you to other students before the start of the course as students often organise sharing living expenses.
What is the application process?
Applicants are asked to complete our online application form, which includes uploading a number of supporting documents. Some may also be asked to have an online interview. You will be notified during the application process if this is required. Successful applicants will be offered a place on the course.
If I am paying for the course in more than one instalment, what course fees are paid when?
Please reach out to us by email if you would like to have more details about different instalment options. We understand that there are different circumstances that affect this, and we can discuss different options on a case by case basis.
Does Montessori for Lebanon arrange the teaching practice placement?
The practice placements are arranged by Montessori for Lebanon. Your location will be taken into account but generally you cannot request a placement at any particular school. If you do not live in Lebanon, you can arrange teaching practice at a school local to you, but it will need to be a school with an AMI Montessori-trained Lead Teacher, and the school will need to be approved as a placement.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
Interested participants will need to send us an email that includes a Personal Statement stating why they want to apply for the scholarship, a description of what makes them passionate about Montessori with examples from their life experience, a description of their short-term and long-term plans for a career working with children using the Montessori approach.
Scholarships are granted to participants who conform to the following criteria:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Commitment to Montessori education
- Community impact potential
- Good academic and professional standing
- Interview performance