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Donate a Montessori Tree

AMI has teamed up with Life Terra, a tree-planting initiative dedicated to combatting the adverse effects of climate change which gives people the opportunity to actively contribute to action. Life Terra and AMI created a tree pledge which was launched during the 2023 AMI  AGM. The goal is to plant as many trees as possible on the new land of …

AMI International Montessori 6-12 Diploma Course

Requirements • Degree (other qualifications and experience considered on a case by case basis) • AMI 3-6 Diploma OR attendance on the AMI Foundation Course, which is a 5-week full-time preparatory course run prior to the start of the 6-12 course. • Admission interview Class Details 440 In-class hours 140 practice hours 210 Observation hours 45 Students Assessments Apply Now …

Language (Kiswahili & English) Workshop

Location: Child Developers Programme Umoja One Assumption Of Mary Catholic Church.CHARGES: 1,500 PER PERSONTrainer: Cheryl Ferreira LANGUAGE (KISWAHILI & ENGLISH) WORKSHOP10TH MARCH 2023 – 11TH MARCH 20239:00 AM – 5:00 PM About TrainerCheryl Ferreira holds a 13A lions and M.A. In History. She also holds loth the AMI Assistants to Infancy 10 – 0) and AMI Children’s Howe (3 – …

Workshops: Birth to Three Years

Time: February 27–28, 2023 9.00am – 1.00pmVenue: CDP Montessori Training Centre, Umoja Catholic ParishCost: Kes 2,000/person/day Registration: MPESA number – 0725670755 Emma Wanjiru Muhoro Contact: Francescah Kipsoi at fkipsoi@montessoriforkenya.org General purpose of the workshops The workshop is intended to be short but practical and is open to anyone who is interested in Montessori principles and practice, including education health and …

Montessori Training for East Pokot Teachers

Summary This initiative support members from the Pokot community to train as Montessori teachers and gain a nationally recognised teaching qualification. Skilled and motivated teachers from the local community are key to increasing access to quality education and contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty in the East Pokot region. $20,000total goal 79donors 2monthly donors 1fundraiser 2Years Challenge East Pokot …

Curriculum Approval

We are please to announce to our partners and all stakeholders that our improved curriculum was approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development. Our application was dutifully verified and the information formally communicated to the ministry of education. The following curricula were approved: Certificate of Montessori Early Childhood Development and Education Syllabus Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Development and …

Combined AMI Diploma and Montessori Bachelor’s Degree

In 2016 Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and Wend (then the James Walton Fund) collaboratively announced a grant opportunity and called for proposals to develop a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in the United States. Proposals were submitted and in 2017 the University of Hartford (UH) in partnership with the Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE) managed and …

3-6 Diploma Course

AMI International Montessori 3 – 6 Diploma Course Objectives The purpose of the AMI International Montessori Teacher Training 3-6 Diploma Course is to study the Montessori pedagogy and practices for the child between the ages of 3 and 6 years. Course Times Monday to Friday: 08.30 – 16.00Saturday (fortnightly): 08.30 – 16.00 Course Format 4 study modules spread over 2 years …

Parenting & community engagement in times of Covid-19: The Montessori Approach

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented stress to families, trying to maintain a work-family balance. With schools and daycare facilities closed, parents are solely responsible for childcare and perhaps even homeschooling.  The work-family balance has become increasingly challenging and uncertainty remains around when schools will reopen. To meet the social and emotional needs of children, as well as the adults …

To all members

Dear Member, I hope that you all continue to remain safe and well despite the continuing unsettling times in which we live. Over the past few weeks since my message of April 6th, I have been constantly amazed and proud of the extraordinary efforts that you all are making to adapt to the current circumstances. The collaborative efforts made to …