Elementary I (6-9) Certification Program

Train to teach in a Montessori Lower Elementary (6-9 year olds) classroom.

Program Details

— eight weeks of in-person training with our experienced faculty over two summers and three additional weekend seminars, plus 3 on-site consultation visits, leading to Montessori certification through AMS as an Elementary I teacher

— Elementary I albums and materials, including large format charts for the Timeline of Life and Five Kingdom Classification

Dates (for new 2025 cohort)

• June 30th—August 1st, 2025; November 7th-9th, 2025; May 1st-3rd, 2026; then June 22nd—July 10th, 2026; and April 30th-May 2nd, 2027.

Tuition and Fees

• Application fee (non-refundable): $150

• Tuition*: $9,000 (due in full by June 1st, or can be paid in two-parts — 60% before first summer, 40% before second summer, plus a 5% surcharge on total)

• Discount: $350 (if paid in full 30 days before start of program)

• Credentialing fees: $490

Want to extend your training? Consider our Elementary I-II program…

Elementary I-II (6-12) Certification Program in Two or Three Summers

Train to teach across the Montessori Elementary curriculum at multiple levels, either Lower El or Upper El classrooms.

Program Details

— twelve weeks of in-person training, combining the 6-9 schedule for the first two summers and then 9-12 schedule for the second half of the second or a third summer (which includes two Saturdays), and 4 additional weekend seminars, plus 3 on-site consultation visits, leading to Montessori certification through AMS as an Elementary I-II teacher

— full Elementary I and II albums and materials, including large format charts for the Timeline of Life and Five Kingdom Classification

Dates (for new 2025 cohort)

• June 30th—August 1st, 2025; November 7th-9th, 2025; May 1st-3rd, 2026; then June 22nd—July 31st, 2026; November 6th-8th, 2026; and April 30th-May 2nd, 2027.

Tuition and Fees

• Application fee (non-refundable): $150

• Tuition*: $13,400 (due in full by June 1st, or can be paid in two-parts — 60% before first summer, 40% before second summer, plus a 5% surcharge on total)

• Discount: $500 (if paid in full 30 days before start of program)

• Credentialing fees: $490

*The 3-6 overview is required for those without Early Childhood (3-6) credentials; carries a separate $830 tuition; click here for details: https://mettc.org/intro-overview

All tuition includes access to digital albums and digital materials designed for that level, instruction, mentoring, and consultation if listed. Additional required readings, supplies, as well as transportation, lodging, and meals are not included and are the responsibility of the adult learner. (Please take note that cohorts for previous summers filled early, so consider applying soon.)

Click here for details about our Elementary II (9-12 year-olds) teacher certification programs…

METTC admits students without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, disability, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and all of its benefits or programs.

Please contact our Admissions Director [admissions@mettc.org] to discuss the possibilities and get a start on the admissions process.

Schools registering more than 2 adult learners will receive a 10% discount on the tuition for each registrant beyond that threshold.