Adolescent (12-18)

AMI Diploma Course Information

Established as an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Training Center since 2003, the Montessori Training Center Northeast currently offers 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12 AMI Diploma Courses in Hartford, Boston and Internationally.

MTCNE is excited to contribute to Montessori teacher preparation at the adolescent level!  We are honored to work with colleagues in the region who support adolescent development using two models: a farm-based program and an urban, public school land-based program. Enrollment is open!

We look forward to providing quality Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) credentialed teacher preparation beginning in February 2024.  See course schedule below – -And, please plan to join one of the scheduled information sessions!

Upcoming Course

12-18 (Adolescent) Diploma Course – Blended Format
February 10, 2024 – July 25, 2025*
Director of Training: Patricia Pantano

Tuition: $12,800 plus AMI/USA membership fees
additional fees for housing and meals 

Part I: On-line Lectures and Seminars
9 sessions, up to 3 hours each on Saturday mornings with asynchronous assignments
February 10 and 24, 2024
March 9 and 23, 2024
April 6 and 20, 2024
May 4 and 18, 2024
June 1, 2024

Part II: Onsite Meetings, Activities and Residential Stays
June 26 – August 2, 2024

Course Delivery  – 8:30 am – 4:15 pm (at Training Center or Local Farm) with 30 minute mid-morning break, 1 hour midday lunch break, 30 mid-afternoon break
Group Dinner – 6:00 pm (Monday through Friday,  July 15 to August 1, 2024)

Part III: Individual Observations, Practice Teaching, Literature Review
August 2024 – June 2025
Students will be responsible to complete fieldwork (Observations and Practice Teaching) along with a Literature Review during the period between summer sessions.

Part IV: Onsite Meetings, Activities, Residential Stay, Final Exams and Graduation
June 18 – July 25, 2025
Course Delivery  – 8:30 am – 4:15 pm (at Training Center or Local Farm) with 30 minute mid-morning break, 1 hour midday lunch break, 30 mid-afternoon break

Join a scheduled information session for additional details!

*Schedule pending AMI Approval

Of interest:

• Center for Montessori Studies at University of Hartford connecting research and practitioners
• Inexpensive University Housing
• Scholarship funds available
• F-1 Visa Provider
• Equal distance from Boston and New York City with great summer recreational activities in New England and the Atlantic Coast