Montessori Orientation Certificate Course for Assistants to Infancy (Birth to 3 years) Vietnamese

This AMI Montessori Orientation Certificate Course is being delivered by MTCNE in partnership with the Montessori Vietnam Education Company, Ltd. (MVEC) at the satellite training location in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Do you have or work with children under the age of 3? Enroll in the AMI Montessori Orientation Certificate Course (Birth to 3 years) and learn about the unique needs of children this age and techniques to support their healthy development. This course is designed for educators, parents, and anyone interested in understanding the unique developmental needs of children from birth to 3 years.

Presented by AMI Trainer: Kavya Chandrasekhar

Delivered in English with Vietnamese translation, making it fully accessible to both English and Vietnamese speakers.

Course Dates: 15/06/2026 – 26/06/2026

Tuition: 15.000.000,00 VND after May 31, 2026

  • 10% discount for early registration, before May 31, 2026
  • 12% discount for small group registrations
  • 14% discount for large group (6+) registrations

Course Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Foundation: Covers the foundational theories of Dr. Maria Montessori for the birth-to-three age group, focusing on the Absorbent Mind, planes of development, and the concepts of freedom and discipline.
  • Hands-On Practical Training: Includes 10 dedicated hours of practical skill-building, from mastering Grace and Courtesy to modeling precise movements (carrying trays, opening drawers) and maintaining the environment.
  • Material Care & Creation: Learn the essential techniques for making, mending, and maintaining authentic classroom materials.
  • Literature & Discussion: Engage in collaborative reading and deep-dive discussions of Maria Montessori’s core texts during every session.
  • Professional Certification Requirements: * Submission of three 500-word essays on designated course topics.
  • A minimum of 90% attendance is required to earn the official Montessori Birth to Three Orientation Course Certificate.
  • Tuition Discount: Graduates are eligible for a tuition discount on an AMI Diploma Program (0-3) delivered through MTCNE.

What You’ll Learn:

Montessori Theory & Child Development
  • The Montessori Philosophy: Understand the fundamentals of the Montessori approach, the specific roles of both the Directress and the Assistant, and an overview of the Planes of Development.
  • The 0–6 Mind: Explore the power of the Absorbent Mind (with a special emphasis on the Unconscious Absorbent Mind) and the significance of Sensitive Periods.
  • Order & Personality: Discover the critical role that order and precision play in a young child’s developing personality.
  • Freedom & Discipline: Master the Montessori concept of freedom and how inner discipline naturally develops from birth to age three.
Core Pillars of Autonomy
  • Movement (0–3): Study the physical development of movement and its profound psychological significance for the young child.
  • The Journey to Independence: Examine the different layers of independence—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—and how they serve as the foundation for interdependence.
  • Toilet Learning: Learn the practical, respectful Montessori approach to toilet learning within both the Nido and Infant Community environments.
Environmental Design & Communication
  • The Prepared Environment: Explore how to structure both the physical and intangible aspects of the Home, Nido, and Infant Community (indoor and outdoor).
  • Language Acquisition: Learn how to support language development by preparing yourself as the adult, utilizing precise vocabulary, practicing active listening, eliciting speech, and delivering the classic 3-Period Lesson.
  • The Art of Observation: Master the scientific techniques of observing children and keeping accurate developmental records.
  • Expression & Creativity: Integrate music and art seamlessly into the daily life of the under-three child.