GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The Primary (6-12 years) Diploma of the Association Montessori Internationale is granted upon the successful completion of the course requirements as follows.

A. In order to be eligible to sit for the written and oral examinations a minimum attendance of 90% is required in the following: theory lectures; demonstrations of materials in each area; discussions/reviews as organised by the training course; and the required reading seminars on Montessori books. Also required is attendance at supervised practicals (min. 140 hours).

B. In order to receive a diploma at the end of the training course the following requirements must be met:

1. Successful written and oral examinations.

2. To complete: (a) compilation and submission of acceptable and original albums in all areas; (b) compilation and submission of acceptable materials as required by the course; (c) observation and observation reports; and (d) practice teaching as scheduled.

All AMI Diplomas state only that the holder “has studied the principles and practice of the Montessori method for children” for the specified age group and has “passed the written and oral examinations.” The diploma by itself does not automatically qualify the holder to teach. The state in which the graduate wishes to work will likely have other teaching requirements which must be fulfilled.