Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Program
for teaching children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years
A comprehensive program, leading toward certification by the
American Montessori Society

Course I - Independent Study

This phase begins upon enrollment in the course. The student completes assigned readings and written reports on principles and philosophy of Montessori Education and Child Development.

Course II - Academic Workshop

Didactic materials in the five main areas of the Montessori classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Pre-Reading and Language, Pre-Math and Math and Cultural Subjects (Botany, Zoology, Geography, Art, and Music) are presented. Lectures on Montessori Philosophy, Child Development, Classroom Management, Discipline, Psychomotor Activities and an Intern Orientation are also included.

Course III - Internship

For nine months ,minimum of four hours a day, the student observes, assists and practices teaching in an approved Montessori classroom under the guidance of an experienced Montessori directress. The student also writes monthly reports, and is observed at least 3 times by training center personnel during the year. A research project is also developed by the student during the internship year. A mid-term exam is given in December and a final exam is given in May. When all requirements have been met, the student receives the diploma of the American Montessori Society.

  • NCME-Houston accepts students without regard to race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

  • NCME-Houston pays all travel expenses for supervision of internship sites within 100 miles of NCME-Houston. Student teacher or their schools pay for travel expenses over 100 miles.