AMI 6–12 Diploma Course in Estonia 2024—2026
AMI Montessori training gives you a possibility to gain an internationally recognised diploma for working in a Montessori environment with 6–12 year old children. You will become a knowledgeable adult who supports the child in reaching their full developmental potential and becoming a lifelong learner. You will experience both intellectual and practical learning. Theory and hands-on work with the materials alternates during the course. In addition, you will practice observation and teaching in authentic Montessori schools.
The course imparts the pedagogy of Maria Montessori for 6 to 12 years old children. The foundation course, which is mandatory for students who do not possess an AMI 3 to 6 diploma, gives an overview of the principles of the Montessori materials and theory for the 3 to 6 year old children. It does not enable to teach in a 3–6 environment.
Study plan 2024–2026
Modular format, onsite at Estonian Montessori Institute, Tallinn.
During the module studies will take place from Monday to Friday, at 9:00–18:00. There are some studies also during the weekend and online, please download the Course Guidelines for more detailed schedule.
Foundation Course 23.09–11.10.2024 (3 weeks) with Elina Rautasalo and Nathalie Justine
Module 1 18.11–06.12.2024 (3 weeks)
Module 2 27.01–19.02.2025 (4 weeks)
Module 3 04.05–13.05.2025 (2 weeks)
Module 4 11.08–29.08.2025 (3 weeks)
Module 5 11.10–28.10.2025 (3 weeks)
Weekend seminar onsite 22.–23.11.2025
Online-seminar 09.12.2025
Online-seminar 13.01.2026
Weekend seminar onsite 17.–18.01.2026
Online-seminar 24.02.2026
Module 6 02.03–20.03.2026 (3 weeks)
Online-seminar 12.05.2026
Module 7 25.05–19.06.2026 (5 weeks)
DIRECTOR OF THE TRAINING
Cordula Arana, Montessori Switzerland (Montessori CH), according to the requirements (studies and exams) of the AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).
Cordula Arana is AMI Elementary Trainer. She holds AMI diplomas for Assistant to Infancy, Children’s House and the Elementary Level. In addition to Training Teachers in AMI courses in Switzerland, Mrs. Arana still is pedagogical principal for a school in Zürich/Switzerland. She offered various Orientation Courses for Switzerland and MIP in Prague. During the last ten years she gained experiences as lecturer and examiner in different countries and Training Centres.
CO-TRAINERS
Bo Mynett, IMI (International Montessori Institute, Delft)
Bo Mynett worked in a Montessori environment before taking her AMI 6 -12 training in Bergamo and continued to work in the classroom in San Mateo, California as well as at Casa Bilingual Montessori School in Pijnacker in The Netherlands. After several years she decided to also take the AMI 3 – 6 training course in Boston, USA. Although Bo enjoyed her work with the children very much she then went back to Bergamo, Italy to do the training for Trainers under the guidance of Baiba Krumins Grazzini for 2 academic years. She went back to teaching as she completed the seminars and requirements to become an AMI 6-12 Trainer.
In 2022-2023 she gave her first 6 -12 Diploma Course at the International Montessori Institute in Delft, Netherlands.
At the moment she is the Director of Training for the first AMI 6 – 12 Diploma Course in Mwanza, Tanzania where close to 40 students are participating.
Outi Leiste, Finnish Montessori Institute
Outi Leiste is a Montessori elementary trainer (6–12) accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale. She holds a Masters degree in Education from University of Helsinki, an AMI 6–12 Diploma from Bergamo, Italy, and an AMI 3–6 Diploma from Helsinki, Finland. Outi has worked as an assistant at AMI Montessori 6–12 Diploma courses in San Diego and Dublin and has given Montessori 6–12 Orientation courses for both the French (Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori) and Estonian (Eesti Montessori Instituut) Montessori Institutes. Outi has more than 25 years of experience in both 6–9 and 9–12 Montessori environments.
Course place: Estonian Montessori Institute in Tallinn
Address of the location:
Värvi 5, Tallinn, Estonia
Administrator of the Course: Jaanika Müürsepp, info@mariamontessori.ee, (+372) 508 3433 (Whatsapp or phone)
Organizer of the Course: Estonian Montessori Institute, www.mariamontessori.ee
It is the 1st AMI 6-12 Elementary Training in Estonia and it is held in cooperation between Montessori CH and Estonian Montessori Institute.
COURSE FEE
Course fee for international participants (non-Estonian speakers) 11 000 EUR
Registration Fee: invoice will be sent after receiving and submitting the documents 500 EUR
Other installments:
Foundation course 1300 EUR
Module 1 1000 EUR
Module 2 1300 EUR
Module 3 1500 EUR
Module 4 1400 EUR
Module 5 1500 EUR
Module 6 1500 EUR
Module 7 1000 EUR
The transfers must be made free from bank charges at our expense. All payments must be done in Euros (if not possible, please contact before submitting the enrollment).
All payments must be done after receiving an invoice from the Estonian Montessori Institute.
Payment includes AMI membership fees during the course and exams fees (if exams are made on time).
The student is responsible for possible visa, travels, lodging and other costs (for example course reading material) etc.
Requirements for finishing the course and gaining an international AMI Diploma:
The mandatory parts:
- Written and oral exams (during last module)
- Observation and teaching practice at Montessori schools
- Written works and albums
- Montessori material manuals and handmade materials (charts, timeline etc.)
- Full payment
- Attendance 90%
Enrollment criteria: Students need to have an adequate level of spoken and written English. Ability to study at a higher academic level and read the obligatory books. Positive motivation to study and willingness to positively and constructively cooperate with the Course Director, other trainers and the organizer of the course. Preferably, the participant has acquired or is in the process of acquiring higher education.
Literature during the course
Foundation Course: (required reading)
• Discovery of the child
• The secret of childhood
Required Reading:
• To Educate the Human Potential
• From Childhood to Adolescence
• The Advanced Montessori Method, Vols 1 & II
• Education and Peace
• The Absorbent Mind
• Psychogeometry
Recommended Reading:
By Dr Maria Montessori:
• The Child in the Family
• Education for a New World
• What You Should Know About Your Child
• The Formation of Man
• The Child, Society and the World
• Booklet: The 4 planes of education
By Mario M. Montessori, Sr: The Human Tendencies and Montessori Education
By Mario Montessori Jr: Education for Human Development
Standing, E.M: Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work
Early registration BONUS: if your application is registered before 25th of August, you will get the required books as a free gift from the training center!
Organizer of the course
Estonian Montessori Institute
Administrator of the Course: Jaanika Müürsepp, info@mariamontessori.ee, (+372) 508 3433 (Whatsapp or phone)
Organizer of the Course: Estonian Montessori Institute, www.mariamontessori.ee