Intro to Montessori & 3-6 Overview

Our Intro & Overview course is offered as Montessori introduction to non-teaching or specialty staff and is required for those elementary teacher candidates without 3-6 credentials*

  • IN-PERSON: one week summer training at our on-site program at Lexington Montessori School, MA. OR/

  • ONLINE: involves eight weeks of online training including 1.5-hour weekly live sessions with the instructor streaming. Readings, videos, and interactive assignments will be attached to each live session to complete on your own. (see online learning requirements)]

    • the online course option is required for those seeking 9-12 stand alone certification and optional for those taking 6-9 or 6-12 (which reduces on-site time by one week).

Enrolled users can use this link to access our Online learning platform (Moodle):  https://mettc.moodlecloud.com

Dates for 2027

  • Online* Course runs annually each Spring:

    • Eight weeks from March — May , 2027

    • Weekly live sessions with Martha Torrence

  • On-site Program runs June 21st - 25th, 2027 at the Lexington Montessori School, Lexington, Massachusetts

Tuition & Fees for 2027

(offered as Montessori introduction to non-teaching or specialty staff and required for those elementary teacher candidates without 3-6 credentials*; on-site and online course options cost the same)

  • Application fee (non-refundable): $50 (only required for those not taking full training program)

  • Tuition: $900 (due in full by the start of the online courses or by June 1st for the on-site course)

  • Discount: $50 (if paid in full 30 days before start of program)

Overview Application Form

This simplified form is only for individuals applying for either our online or on-site Overview course. Do NOT use this application if you are also applying for one of our Elementary Teacher Certification tracks. Registration for our Summer 2027 Teacher Certification Programs are also open now.

APPLICATION FOR 2027 IS NOW OPEN. Contact our Admissions Director [admissions@mettc.org] for more information OR if you have questions regarding your application.

Click here to pay application fee ONLY directly online via PayPal.me/MontessoriMETTC

Please note, ONLY the non-refundable application fee may be paid using PayPal. DO NOT PAY Full tuition NOR credentialing fees using PayPal (these must be paid by check upon acceptance into the program).