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AMTI Audited Online Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Studies

(no assignments or practicum)

AMTIAU2A

🎓 MA Endorsed AMTI Certificate of Completion

Best for Parents and Support Staff

This course develops an understanding of Montessori philosophy and curriculum, for new parents or for those working in early childhood environments who do not require an accredited qualification.

✓2.5 – 6 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
✓No In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
↑Upgradeable to AMTIAU2B
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Certificate of Completion

▼ Key Course Segments

Module 1 — Philosophy

History & Philosophy
Prepared Environment
Role of the Adult
How Children Learn
Observation
The Montessori Professional

Module 2 — Practical Life

Care of Self
Food Preparation
Care of the Environment
Grace & Courtesy
Art, Craft & Science
Movement & Music

Module 3 — Sensorial

Visual Discrimination
Tactile Discrimination
Auditory, Gustatory & Olfaction
Geometry

Module 4 — Language

Auditory Games & Small Group Games
Writing
Reading
Extensions

Module 5 — Mathematics

Activities Focussing on 1–10
Activities with Numbers to 1,000
Golden Beads
Individual Games
Extensions — Concrete to Abstract

Module 6 — Child Development

Theorists & Neuroscience
Cognitive Development
Emotional & Psychological Development
Social Theory
Behaviour Theorists

Module 7 — Classroom Leadership

Environmental Design
Guiding Behaviour
Inclusion Support

Module 8 — Observation

Scientific & Spiritual Practice
Documentation

Module 9 — Parent Involvement / Education

Working with Families
Parent Education

Foundation Learning

AMTI Online Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Studies

(assignments required)

AMTIAU2B

🎓 MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma

★ Most Popular for Educators

The Diploma in Montessori Studies is for those who already have or working towards gaining a certificate III, diploma or degree in early childhood.

✓2.5 – 6 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
!In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓Full Faculty Support
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
✓120 Academic Hours Online Self-Paced
✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
!Requires Work Experience Hours
↑Upgradeable to AMTIAU2C
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma

▼ Key Course Segments

Module 1 — Philosophy

History & Philosophy
Prepared Environment
Role of the Adult
How Children Learn
Observation
The Montessori Professional

Module 2 — Practical Life

Care of Self
Food Preparation
Care of the Environment
Grace & Courtesy
Art, Craft & Science
Movement & Music

Module 3 — Sensorial

Visual Discrimination
Tactile Discrimination
Auditory, Gustatory & Olfaction
Geometry

Module 4 — Language

Auditory Games & Small Group Games
Writing
Reading
Extensions

Module 5 — Mathematics

Activities Focussing on 1–10
Activities with Numbers to 1,000
Golden Beads
Individual Games
Extensions — Concrete to Abstract

Module 6 — Child Development

Theorists & Neuroscience
Cognitive Development
Emotional & Psychological Development
Social Theory
Behaviour Theorists

Module 7 — Classroom Leadership

Environmental Design
Guiding Behaviour
Inclusion Support

Module 8 — Observation

Scientific & Spiritual Practice
Documentation

Module 9 — Parent Involvement / Education

Working with Families
Parent Education

Concurrent In-School Practicum & Self-Reflection

Completely self-directed with self-reflection assignment to be submitted

Advanced Learning

AMTI Online Diploma with MACTE Accreditation in Montessori Early Childhood Studies

(assignments and practicum required)

AMTIAU2C

🎓 MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma & MACTE Accredited Certification

★ Best Value · Recognised Globally

The Diploma in Montessori Studies is for those who already have or working towards gaining a certificate III, diploma or degree in early childhood and would like to gain a worldwide recognised MACTE Accreditation.

✓2.5 – 6 Years
✓Complete in 12–24 Months
!In-Person Requirements
✓Access to Video Lesson Library
✓Full Faculty Support
✓DIY Digital Manual Included
✓Enrolment Open Worldwide
✓Blended 200 Academic Hours (120 Hours Online Self-Paced + 80 Hours In-Person)
✓90 Minutes Online Mentoring Each Month
!Requires Practicum 400 Hours at a Recognised Montessori Service
✓MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma & MACTE Accredited Certification

▼ Key Course Segments

Module 1 — Philosophy

History & Philosophy
Prepared Environment
Role of the Adult
How Children Learn
Observation
The Montessori Professional

Module 2 — Practical Life

Care of Self
Food Preparation
Care of the Environment
Grace & Courtesy
Art, Craft & Science
Movement & Music

Module 3 — Sensorial

Visual Discrimination
Tactile Discrimination
Auditory, Gustatory & Olfaction
Geometry

Module 4 — Language

Auditory Games & Small Group Games
Writing
Reading
Extensions

Module 5 — Mathematics

Activities Focussing on 1–10
Activities with Numbers to 1,000
Golden Beads
Individual Games
Extensions — Concrete to Abstract

Module 6 — Child Development

Theorists & Neuroscience
Cognitive Development
Emotional & Psychological Development
Social Theory
Behaviour Theorists

Module 7 — Classroom Leadership

Environmental Design
Guiding Behaviour
Inclusion Support

Module 8 — Observation

Scientific & Spiritual Practice
Documentation

Module 9 — Parent Involvement / Education

Working with Families
Parent Education

Module 10 — Practicum

Practicum

MACTE In-Person Component (80 hours)

Montessori Philosophy — 12 hrs
Practical Life — 8 hrs
Sensorial — 8 hrs
Language — 8 hrs
Mathematics — 8 hrs
Child Development — 8 hrs
Classroom Leadership — 12 hrs
Observation — 8 hrs
Parent & Community — 4 hrs
Practicum — 4 hrs

★ MACTE Accredited

Compare Course Options

Feature	AMTI Audited Online Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Studies (no assignments or practicum) AMTIAU2A	AMTI Online Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Studies (assignments required) AMTIAU2B	AMTI Online Diploma with MACTE Accreditation in Montessori Early Childhood Studies (assignments and practicum required) AMTIAU2C
Program Basics
Enrolment Open Worldwide	✓	✓	✓
Complete in 12–24 Months	✓	✓	✓
Accessible, Flexible and Affordable	✓	✓	✓
Rolling Start Option to Suit Lifestyle	✓	✓	✓
Competitive Fee Structure	✓	✓	✓
Learning Resources
120 Academic Online Hours	✓	✓	✓
Access to Video Lesson Library	✓	✓	✓
Access to Seminar Library	—	✓	✓
DIY Digital Manuals Included	—	✓	✓
80 Academic Face-to-Face Hours	—	—	✓
Support Features
First Year Membership to AMTI & MA	✓	✓	✓
Email Access to Faculty Support	Limited	✓	✓
Full Access to Faculty Support	—	✓	✓
Online Participation & Attendance Certification	—	✓	✓
In-Person Requirement	—	—	✓
Certification & Recognition
AMTI Certificate on Completion	✓	✓	✓
AMTI Diploma on Completion	—	✓	✓
MACTE International Certification	—	—	✓
Practicum Hours at a Recognised Montessori Environment	—	Limited to 120 hrs	✓
Upgrade to Diploma / MACTE Level Available	✓	✓	N/A
Pricing
Individual / Per Student	$1,950 AUD + GST	$3,890 AUD + GST	$5,790 AUD + GST
Residency Program for Schools or Centres (email info@amti.au for further information & enrolment)	$19,500 AUD + GST Unlimited Course Attendees* *applies to school or centre staff only	$31,120 AUD + GST Unlimited Course Attendees* *applies to school or centre staff only (Price includes AMTI Diploma registration fees for up to 8 students. Additional Diploma students $500 each)	$46,320 AUD + GST Unlimited Course Attendees* *applies to school or centre staff only (Price includes AMTI Diploma and MACTE registration fees for up to 8 students. Additional MACTE students $750 each)
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