Description

Course History 

The AMI Administrator’s Certificate Course developed from the initial work with school administrators in the government schools in Thailand. The course was modified to assist schools in a rapidly growing sector in China from 2016. 

With encouragement from AMI the course further adapted its content to a wider audience of Montessori schools, centres and projects around the world. Since the pilot courses presented between 2010 – 2015 the AMI Certificate has been offered commencing in 2016. 

Courses have been offered in the following countries so far: Thailand, China, Switzerland, US, France, Australia, Mexico, Norway, Canada, Czech Republic and India Bangalore. 

Course Goals 

The course carefully examines the unique aspects of leading a Montessori program. We begin by understanding the underlying principles which guide Montessori education, then look at how our schools vary from other education institutions and other education pedagogies. The course also addresses the kinds of skills an administrator needs to be effective in a Montessori setting. 

Who is this course for? 

Our focus is on leadership, in a Montessori way. Anyone who is currently, or will soon be, in a leadership role would find benefits in this course. 

June-July 2025

The course has successfully served the needs of school principals, assistant principals, business managers, coordinators and others in leadership positions. It has also proven valuable for those interested in starting a school or moving into a school leadership position in the future. We have also accepted school board directors, parents and teachers who desire to learn more about school administration. 

Course Requirements 

Course Hours: 

• Total Lecture hours : Approx. 30 hrs 
• Total Assignment hours : Approx. 18.75 hrs. 

Pre-requisites 

The following prerequisites are desirable but not essential: 

• Knowledge and experience in a Montessori school setting 
• Montessori teacher training 
• Leadership experience 

The following prerequisite is essential: 

• Desire to learn 
• Willingness to embrace a Montessori style of leadership 

Expectations 

• Students must attend 90% of the scheduled classes 
• Students will be asked to participate in group and individual reflections ● Students will prepare and complete assignments 

Course Schedule and Timing 

The Course will commence on Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 and ends on Friday, 11th July, 2025. The dates are 3,6,10,13,17,20,24,27 June and 1,4,8,11 July, 2025. The lectures will be online on the Zoom platform hosted by Montessori Institute of Bangalore (MIB). 

A schedule will be provided to the registered students at the start of the course. The course timings will be from 5:00pm to 7:30pm (IST) Tuesdays and Fridays format on zoom format. Students will be asked to be extremely punctual. Latecomers will be marked absent for half the session. 

Fees : 

Please note, we are offering Early bird fees for the Administrators Course. To avail this early bird offer, the full fee needs to be paid on or before 31st March, 2025 along with application form. Post this date normal fees will be applicable. Hence do take advantage of the same and register as soon as possible. 

Early Bird Course Fee structure for applications reaching till 31st March, 2025 

June-July 2025

Regular Course Fee structure for applications reaching us on or after 1st April, 2025 

Indian Nationals may pay the fees by means of Bank Transfer or gpay, PTM on MIB bank details. Foreign Nationals must pay the fees in US Dollars by means of Bank Transfer (preferably through TransferWise in INR equivalent to US dollars) in favour of “Montessori Institute of Bangalore” payable in Bangalore. 

MIB Bank Details : 

Account Name: Montessori Institute of Bangalore 

Bank: Bank of Baroda, Branch: Gandhi Bazaar 

Current Account Number: 89490200000692 

IFSC code: BARB0VJGABZ (there is a zero in between) 

SWIFT Code : BARBINBBBGL 

MICR: 560012115 

Refund Policy 

The fee is non-refundable. Once paid it cannot be refunded for any reason either prior to the commencement of or during the course on withdrawal of a student. Students will be required to submit a Refund Policy Acceptance letter at the time of payment of fee. 

Director of Training: Mr. Eder Cuevas 

Eder Cuevas is the Executive Director of Montessori México (Affiliated society to AMI) and a head of school at Colegio Montessori de Chihuahua, with over 20 years of Montessori experience. Currently, he also serves at AMI as a board member. Eder holds AMI training for elementary in Bergamo, Italy and AMI-NAMTA Orientation in Ohio, USA. He works as the staff for AMI-NAMTA Montessori Orientations to Adolescent Studies from 2014 to 2020. AMI trainer for the AMI Montessori School 

Administrators/Leaders course, Montessori Sports consultant and international advisor on Montessori education. 

Trainer in Training : Samantha (Sam) Streak 

Sam has been an educator for 32 years. She is the founding principal of Port Elizabeth Montessori School in South Africa and Primary Principal of Northfields International School in Mauritius. She brings a rich array of experiences as a Montessori educator, board member and school leader – as well as being a founding member of the Montessori Association of Africa. Besides her recent work as a trainer in training for the AMI Administrator’s course, she is also a PhD Candidate at the International Centre of Nonviolence through Durban University of Technology. She is both a professional education leader, and a dedicated mother to her 7 year old son, Ben. 

We believe Montessori education is relevant for our time and has the potential to lead modern education around the world. Montessori Schools can be the hallmark example to others, and with the right leadership we can move this pedagogy into a bright future.