Primary (3-6 yrs) Diploma Course*

*Schedule pending AMI Approval

Students planning to enroll in an AMI Diploma Course should plan for additional expenditures related to student fees, books, supplies, materials, housing, and other expenses which are not included in course tuition. Student fees consist of annual AMI/USA membership dues ($100 US) and a one-time MACTE Student Registration Fee ($350 US). Estimate between $500-$750 US on books, supplies, and materials needs. Housing is unique to individual preference and needs

The program information session will take place during the winter of 2025. If you have particular questions prior to the information session, please email them to mtcneinfo@crec.org and we will gladly make time to connect with you!

An application for admission to this MISD program delivered in partnership with MTCNE may be submitted at any time prior to the application deadline of April 1, 2025. Applications received after this deadline will be considered late. We encourage you to submit your application and materials as far in advance of the course date as possible. Applications are considered in the order received on a space-available basis.

We suggest that applications from international students be submitted at least 2 months in advance to ensure ample time to process the student visa application.  International students must be accepted into a diploma course before the designated school official (DSO) will begin processing an I-20.

Application reviews can take up to 3 weeks.

Upon acceptance, a candidate reserves a place in the course with a non-refundable program registration fee of $1000.00.  This Diploma Course is limited to a maximum of 75 students. 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 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

Application and Admissions Process

1. Complete and Submit Application Form

(Click Here for the Application Checklist)

2. Pay the Application Fee of $100.00 to Capitol Region Education Council (CREC).

The application fee is non-refundable.

Click here for payment options.

3. Submit additional application materials via email to mtcneadmissions@crec.org or send by post 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.

Additional Application Materials:

• 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)

Mailing address for application materials:
CREC – MTCNE
The Atrium @ Gillette Ridge
1300 Hall Boulevard
Bloomfield, CT 06002

4. 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.

If the application is accepted, the admission decision letter will include a Tuition Agreement, detailing the tuition information, payment schedule, and terms. Students sponsored by a third party must provide the sponsor’s contact information before returning the signed Agreement along with the non-refundable program registration fee of $1000.00.

5. Candidate responds to admission decision.

To accept the admission decision, the applicant must submit the signed Tuition Agreement and pay the registration fee, which is due within two weeks of receiving the admission decision. This registration fee secures the successful candidate’s spot in the course and will be credited toward the total tuition balance. For payment instructions, click here.

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 an answer.

If you have a question about the application or the admissions process, please email mtcneadmissions@crec.org.

NOTE: Every program begins with pre-scheduled, Program Orientation which is delivered as an online session. Students who accept an offer of admission will receive an invitation to the Program Orientation.