“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.” – Dr. Maria Montessori
This online blended program is designed to fit the needs of students residing across Canada, specifically in areas where access to MACTE accredited Montessori diploma programs is not available. The program consists of ten months of online coursework and online virtual lectures, followed by a two-week Practical Review period which would require candidates to travel to one of the college’s locations (Calgary or Toronto). Online virtual lectures will take place 8-10 pm EST (5-7 pm PST, 7-9 pm CST, 9-11 pm AST). The program also requires candidates to complete 360 hours Practicum Internship at an accredited school (place of employment) local to the candidate and 40 hours of Observation. Please see below for further detail.
This MACTE accredited Early Childhood Montessori Diploma Program will prepare you with the necessary resources, skills, knowledge and practical hands-on experience to pursue a career as a caring and qualified Early Childhood teacher who effectively guides children in a Montessori classroom/environment.
Our highly qualified faculty, advanced curriculum, and blended (online and in-person) approach offers unparalleled learning opportunities for our adult learners. Graduates from our programs become problem solvers, innovators and resourceful Montessori educational guides for children.
Our blended program is comprised of the following elements:
Please see below for details regarding practicum hours, observation hours and practical review day schedules.
The course schedule will be provided as practical review dates are finalized. We thank you for your patience!
The In-Person Practical Review Period provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Montessori materials and to learn from experienced instructors directly. This is an intensive two-week review portion of the program, taking place over 12 days from 8:00 AM – 7:00 pm EST at either our Calgary or Toronto location. Learners will attend these classes from Monday to Saturday.
Montessori Teachers College is not responsible for travel expenses, accommodations, or meal plans. Links to resources where you can find help for these areas are located here:
Toronto Locations:
299 Barton St., Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2K7
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North York, TBD
Alberta Locations:
4963 Front Street SE, Calgary, AB, T3M2M3
In-Person Practical Review Dates:
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Note: Dates and locations are subject to change.
Learners must complete the Observation component, which includes 40 hours of Observation. These observation hours are required to complete Observation Reports that are due at various times throughout the program. Observation Report #1 is due in MEC501. Please note that learners cannot progress in the course without submitting observation reports in a timely manner.
If employed at a school, learners must make the appropriate arrangements to complete these hours within the due dates. While completing observation hours, the learner cannot be counted in ratio and must silently observe the room.
If learners are not currently employed at a school, arrangements must be made immediately. Learners are asked to please consult with their student handbook for guidelines on how to make these arrangements.
Learners must complete 360 hours in an approved Montessori classroom with children between the ages of 3-6. Field visits made to check in with the learner will be completed virtually. The practicum site(s) must meet the College’s requirements:
A list of Montessori materials is available here.
During the completion of practicum hours, learners are expected to observe, assist and participate in all aspects of the children’s development and growth in their assigned classroom.
Please note that some programs cannot be counted towards the Practicum, including but not limited to: before/after school programs, camps, recess, lunch coverage, breaks, or hours completed outside of the appropriate age level. Hours must be logged on a consistent schedule in a minimum of 2 hour work cycle increments.
After completing your Early Childhood Montessori Diploma Program, you can apply to the following positions:
Montessori Teachers College does not guarantee admission or successful completion of the diploma program offered.
Montessori Teachers College does not guarantee employment to those who successfully complete the diploma program.
Admission to the diploma program does not guarantee the adult learner the right to enter Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) or to receive a visa or other document required under that Act.