Director of Training: Lisbeth Harrison
Tuition: $16,750 USD plus AMI membership and MACTE dues
Program Highlights
- Extended 2 summer blended course delivery with live sessions in Bloomfield
- Foundation (3-6) delivered online, prior to elementary level content
- Bachelor and Master degree options available through University of Hartford partnership
- Summer dorm-style housing through University of Hartford available
- The Training Center is situated 2 hours from Boston, the greater Manhattan metro area and countless other small towns throughout New England and just 1 hour to the CT shore-line
To learn more about the AMI Elementary (6-12) Diploma Program delivered through MTCNE, click here.
There are two (2) schedule information sessions. Pre-register.
Application and Admissions Process
An application for admission to MTCNE may be submitted at any time during the calendar year as we have rolling admissions. We encourage you to submit your application and materials as far in advance of the course dates as possible. Applications are considered in the order received on a space-available basis.
It is suggested that applications from international students be submitted at least 3 to 4 months in advance to ensure ample time to process the student visa application. International students must be accepted into a diploma course before the MTCNE designated school official (DSO) will begin processing an I-20. MTCNE may provide an I-20 for F students and their dependents.
Application reviews can take up to 3 weeks, thus the preferred application deadline is 1 month prior to the posted course start date.
Upon acceptance, a candidate reserves a place in the course with a non-refundable course deposit of $500.00. Each Diploma Course is limited to a maximum of 25 student. When a course is filled, successful candidates may request placement on a waiting list and/or defer registration to the next course.
Criteria for Admission
Acceptance into the Montessori Training Center Northeast is based on the evaluation of the application packet and previous academic record. The educational standard for the course is a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum average G.P.A. of 3.0 or the participation in the University of Hartford bachelor’s degree program with Montessori education. Exceptions are considered on an individual basis and may require an interview.
Successful candidates will demonstrate qualifications and suitability for successful participation in the course, including:
- Academic skills for success in a comprehensive and rigorous course of study
- Clear oral and written communication
- Capacities for organization, time management and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate within the community of the Center, its students and cooperating Montessori schools
- Commitment to alternative education
- The desire to support human development in positive and life-affirming directions
1. The candidate for admission must submit the following required documents (Click Here for the Application Checklist) to complete the applicant file:
- Completed Application Form
- Non-refundable application fee of $100.00 payable to Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). *Application fee waived for Tibetan Community applicants.
- Employment history/resume
- Writing Sample – Autobiography
- Official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each educational institution attended
- Three letters of reference – letters of reference must be written within three years of application date. Letters should include at least one professional reference; others may be personal or academic. The letters should reflect the writer’s knowledge and assessment of the applicant’s character, professional experience, and academic potential and, as applicable, interaction with children and aptitude for work in an alternative educational setting.
- Non-Native Speakers of English: TOEFL Scores (pBT minimum score of 550, iBT minimum score of 79) or IELTS Scores (minimum overall score of 6.5)
The materials should be emailed to mtcneadmissions@crec.org or mailed to the address listed below. Applications are considered active upon receipt of the application fee. No action will be taken on an application for admission until all required materials and the application fee are received.
2. An admission decision letter will be emailed to the candidate upon completion of the application evaluation.
- The evaluation of a application file may take up to three (3) weeks
3. Candidate responds to admission decision.
- If the application is accepted, a non-refundable registration fee of $500.00, payable to Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)-MTCNE is due within two weeks of the admission decision. The registration fee reserves a successful candidate’s place in the course and will be applied toward the course tuition balance.
Application materials and course registration fees may be mailed to:
CREC – MTCNE
The Atrium @ Gillette Ridge
1300 Hall Boulevard
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Students planning to enroll in an AMI Diploma Course should plan for additional expenditures related to books, supplies, materials, housing, and other expenses which are not included in course tuition.
Module I
Online Session #1:
March 6, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
March 20, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
April 10, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
April 17, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
May 8, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
May 15, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
Onsite Session #1:
June 23 – August 15, 2025
M, T, W, Th, F | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Module II
Online Session #2:
September 4, 2025 – June 4, 2026
Th | 4:30 – 6:30 PM ET
no class on 10/16, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/19
Observations and Teaching Practice will be completed during Module II
Module III
Onsite Session #2:
June 22 – August 14, 2026
M, T, W, Th, F | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
July 27, 2026
M | 9:00 AM – 12:oo PM ET – Written Exams – Paper A
July 29, 2026
W | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET – Written Exams – Paper B1
August 1, 2026
W | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET – Written Exams – Paper B2
August 10 –13, 2026
M, T, W, Th | Time TBD – Oral Exams
August 14, 2026 – Graduation
Please plan to attend one of the information sessions, as many questions about the program and/or coursework will be reviewed and discussed. Each information session will be recorded and uploaded for viewing. If you have a question that has not been addressed, please send your questions via email to mtcneinfo@crec.org and we will provide and answer.
If you have a question about the application or the admissions process, please email mtcneadmissions@crec.org.
- Information Sessions
To learn more about the AMI Elementary (6-12) Diploma Program delivered through MTCNE, click here.
There are two (2) schedule information sessions. Pre-register.
- Application and Admissions
Application and Admissions Process
An application for admission to MTCNE may be submitted at any time during the calendar year as we have rolling admissions. We encourage you to submit your application and materials as far in advance of the course dates as possible. Applications are considered in the order received on a space-available basis.
It is suggested that applications from international students be submitted at least 3 to 4 months in advance to ensure ample time to process the student visa application. International students must be accepted into a diploma course before the MTCNE designated school official (DSO) will begin processing an I-20. MTCNE may provide an I-20 for F students and their dependents.
Application reviews can take up to 3 weeks, thus the preferred application deadline is 1 month prior to the posted course start date.
Upon acceptance, a candidate reserves a place in the course with a non-refundable course deposit of $500.00. Each Diploma Course is limited to a maximum of 25 student. When a course is filled, successful candidates may request placement on a waiting list and/or defer registration to the next course.
Criteria for Admission
Acceptance into the Montessori Training Center Northeast is based on the evaluation of the application packet and previous academic record. The educational standard for the course is a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum average G.P.A. of 3.0 or the participation in the University of Hartford bachelor’s degree program with Montessori education. Exceptions are considered on an individual basis and may require an interview.
Successful candidates will demonstrate qualifications and suitability for successful participation in the course, including:
- Academic skills for success in a comprehensive and rigorous course of study
- Clear oral and written communication
- Capacities for organization, time management and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate within the community of the Center, its students and cooperating Montessori schools
- Commitment to alternative education
- The desire to support human development in positive and life-affirming directions
1. The candidate for admission must submit the following required documents (Click Here for the Application Checklist) to complete the applicant file:
- Completed Application Form
- Non-refundable application fee of $100.00 payable to Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). *Application fee waived for Tibetan Community applicants.
- Employment history/resume
- Writing Sample – Autobiography
- Official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each educational institution attended
- Three letters of reference – letters of reference must be written within three years of application date. Letters should include at least one professional reference; others may be personal or academic. The letters should reflect the writer’s knowledge and assessment of the applicant’s character, professional experience, and academic potential and, as applicable, interaction with children and aptitude for work in an alternative educational setting.
- Non-Native Speakers of English: TOEFL Scores (pBT minimum score of 550, iBT minimum score of 79) or IELTS Scores (minimum overall score of 6.5)
The materials should be emailed to mtcneadmissions@crec.org or mailed to the address listed below. Applications are considered active upon receipt of the application fee. No action will be taken on an application for admission until all required materials and the application fee are received.
2. An admission decision letter will be emailed to the candidate upon completion of the application evaluation.
- The evaluation of a application file may take up to three (3) weeks
3. Candidate responds to admission decision.
- If the application is accepted, a non-refundable registration fee of $500.00, payable to Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)-MTCNE is due within two weeks of the admission decision. The registration fee reserves a successful candidate’s place in the course and will be applied toward the course tuition balance.
Application materials and course registration fees may be mailed to:
CREC – MTCNE
The Atrium @ Gillette Ridge
1300 Hall Boulevard
Bloomfield, CT 06002Students planning to enroll in an AMI Diploma Course should plan for additional expenditures related to books, supplies, materials, housing, and other expenses which are not included in course tuition.
- Schedule
Module I
Online Session #1:
March 6, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
March 20, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
April 10, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
April 17, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
May 8, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ET
May 15, 2025 | 4:30 -6:30 PM ETOnsite Session #1:
June 23 – August 15, 2025
M, T, W, Th, F | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ETModule II
Online Session #2:
September 4, 2025 – June 4, 2026
Th | 4:30 – 6:30 PM ETno class on 10/16, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/19
Observations and Teaching Practice will be completed during Module IIModule III
Onsite Session #2:
June 22 – August 14, 2026
M, T, W, Th, F | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ETJuly 27, 2026
M | 9:00 AM – 12:oo PM ET – Written Exams – Paper AJuly 29, 2026
W | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET – Written Exams – Paper B1August 1, 2026
W | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET – Written Exams – Paper B2August 10 –13, 2026
M, T, W, Th | Time TBD – Oral ExamsAugust 14, 2026 – Graduation
- Need Guidance?
Please plan to attend one of the information sessions, as many questions about the program and/or coursework will be reviewed and discussed. Each information session will be recorded and uploaded for viewing. If you have a question that has not been addressed, please send your questions via email to mtcneinfo@crec.org and we will provide and answer.
If you have a question about the application or the admissions process, please email mtcneadmissions@crec.org.