The MACTE accredited Elementary Montessori Diploma course includes lectures and essays on Montessori child psychology, the Montessori concept of education, demonstration and practice with the Montessori materials, sharing impressions of readings, and construction of hand-made material to be used in Elementary classrooms.

The Elementary curriculum involves study in the areas of biology, botany, geography, history, language and literacy, sciences, mathematics, music and creative arts. Cosmic education illustrates the long preparation of the earth coming to life, the unity of and harmony in all things, the impact of human beings on the environment and the teaching of peace.

The Elementary internship is spread over 400 hours, including a minimum of 120 hours of observation and supervised teaching practice in a Montessori elementary classroom.

Practical application in an approved Montessori learning environment, under the guidance of an experienced Montessori certified teacher, is required during this course.

This integral part of the Education course consists of an internship of 400 hours, 120 of which will be supervised teaching practice where the teacher-candidate observes, assists and participates to the dynamic process of education of the host Montessori school. The remaining 280 hours will constitute of independent study, projects, material making and research.

Successful completion of coursework, examination and internship leads to the International Montessori Diploma awarded by the Institute, accredited by MACTE.

Graduates who hold a diploma granted by our program, accredited by the MACTE Commission, are recognized by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities of Ontario as qualified to work with children in a Montessori program for children ages 6 to 9 years of age in compliance with staffing requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

Available online from anywhere internationally. The program starts as soon as you're ready to begin the Elementary Montessori online education program.

Online Training:

A registration Fee of $200.00 is required during your application. 

Upon the cancellation of your registration, a refund of $100.00 will automatically be deposited back into your account. Please note that for a refund to occur, you must submit a request prior to the program’s starting date.

The tuition costs are of $6 300.00, split into 4 installments ($1 575.00 each) payable to CMTC. E-transfers, checks and Visa/MasterCard are the accepted methods of payment for tuition fees. 

Books are provided in digital format and also can be purchased by Adult learners at their own expense.

Teacher candidates receive 8 complimentary Montessori Albums (digital format). A service of Montessori album printing is available.

A fee of $300.00 is required in May 2025 to cover the administration regarding the final practical and written examinations. 

An official receipt for Federal Income Tax is given to each Teacher Candidate for the fees paid during the civil year.

Our mission is to provide children with the best possible Montessori elementary teachers who respect the child and can support their needs. From age 6 to 9, they seek and need an introduction to and an overview of just about everything. The more the child undertakes, the more they learn. 

This is the age for Cosmic Education. Children in a Montessori setting who have been supported through their development have a good chance to enter adolescence with self-control, better social and intellectual skills, and a positive view of their fellow human beings. 

The goal of this Montessori Elementary Teacher course is:

• To provide a thorough understanding of The Secret of Childhood
• To help them gain insight into the true nature of the child, to model the use of an impressive array of invaluable learning tools
• To demonstrate how respect for the child's "inner teacher" serves as the integrating principle for effective elementary education

Both Master Teachers Dr. Daniel Jutras and Katherine Schweitzer are well experienced in the preparation of Elementary Montessori teachers: Daniel has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Ottawa, an AMI diploma (3-6) from Perugia, Italy, and a St.Nicholas Montessori Advanced diploma (6-12) from England; Katherine Schweizer holds an AMI Diploma (3-6) and a two TMI Diplomas (6-9 and 9-12).

Our aim is to provide candidates opportunities and resources to gain the necessary knowledge and practical experience to pursue a career as authentic, qualified Montessori elementary teachers. The demand for "top class" authentic Montessori elementary teachers is continually growing. There is a strong demand everywhere.

Through the Montessori Elementary Education course, candidates will:

• Understand the principles underlying the Montessori Concept of Education for the children aged 6 to 9
• Be confident and competent in the use of Montessori learning materials pertaining to this age group
• Be proficient with classroom management

The Montessori Elementary Teacher Education course prepares the adult to accompany and guide young children from ages 6 to 9 in a Montessori structured environment.

• Offer candidates a high quality teacher-education course that provides an in-depth study of the Montessori constructivist concept of education relating to the second plane of development of the child
• Introduce the elementary candidate teacher to the personalized teaching as it pertains to the child of ages 6 to 9
• Provide candidates with optimal preparation to effectively direct children using Montessori's elementary approach, materials and curriculum