“The school must be invigorated by a new spirit, animated by a wise teacher, wiser than any other human being because he knows and respects the laws of education.” – Dr. Maria Montessori
This course covers the pre-planning stages of preparing to open your own Montessori school. It is designed for both Montessorians who want to learn more about the business side of operations and for business-minded leaders who want to create an authentic Montessori environment. The topics covered will help leaders to understand core business and marketing principles. They will also be taught how to integrate these business principles into their Montessori school in a way that preserves the unique Montessori pedagogy.
By the end of this course, leaders will have taken their first steps in opening their own Montessori school. The goal of this course is to guide leaders through the creation of an actionable business plan which will be critical in the early stages of opening their school.
This course covers a wide range of topics which will prepare you for planning your opening, including:
This course, Montessori School Establishment, is a fully online 40 hour course. Lectures are held weekly for two hours. The course takes place over nine weeks with eight weekly modules and a one-week check-in at the mid-point of the course.