Elementary I (6-9) Certification Program

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

Program Details (all included with your tuition)

— six weeks of in-person training with our highly experienced & respected METTC faculty over two summers (just 16 days in your first summer, then 14 days in your second summer) and two additional weekend seminars

— located on the beautiful campus of Lexington Montessori School in Massachusetts

— our blended “Philosophy Into Practice” course maintains all of the community building advantages of our in-person programs with the convenience of online connections throughout your internship as you develop a cohort of life-long colleagues and fellow adult learners

— three on-site consultation visits with qualified METTC field consultants

— plus a full set of high-quality digital Elementary I curriculum albums and ready to make student materials, including large format charts for the Timeline of Life & Five Kingdom Classification

— leading to Montessori certification through AMS as an Elementary I teacher with potential graduation on or after May of 2029

In-Person Dates (for new 2027 cohort)

• June 28th—July 17th, 2027; November 5-7, 2027; May 5-7, 2028; and then June 26th—July 14th, 2028.

Tuition and Fees (for new 2027 cohort)

• Application fee (non-refundable): $150

• Tuition*: $9,490 (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)

• Additional Credentialing (MACTE & AMS) fees: $540

*The 3-6 overview is required for those without Early Childhood (3-6) credentials and carries a separate $900 tuition; click here for details: https://mettc.org/intro-overview

All tuition includes access to digital albums and digital materials designed for that level, in-person and online instruction, advising, and field consultations at no additional cost. Additional required readings, paper and art 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 if details about extending your training with our Elementary I-II (6-12 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.