Montessori Teacher Training

Becoming a Montessori teacher is the beginning of a lifelong journey as an educator and advocate for children.

There are many Montessori teacher education organisations and courses offered around the globe. Currently there is no primary or adolescent training in New Zealand.

Below are a number of organisations who offer training based in New Zealand.

To learn more about Montessori as a career go to Montessori career.

Montessori Teacher Education Organisations in New Zealand

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Aperfield Montessori)  Blended learning (3-5 years)
p: 0800 244 532
e: studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz
w: www.ecnz.ac.nz

Maria Montessori Education Foundation (MMEF)

AMI: Diploma course with face to face modules (3-6 years)

e: mmef@ihug.co.nz
w: www.mmef.org.nz
p: 021 111 4133

Montessori Centre International

Montessori Centre International Diploma (3-6 years)
Distance learning
p: 64 6 377-5457
e: paulineharter@slingshot.co.nz
w: www.montessori.org.uk

Aperfield Montessori Trust

Aperfield Montessori Diploma (3-5 years)
Distance learning
e: administrator@aperfield-montessori.co.nz
w: www.aperfield-montessori.co.nz

Montessori Centre Aotearoa (MCI)

Montessori Centre International Diploma (3-6 years)
p: 64 7 571 0729 64 7 571 0729
PO Box 412, Seventh Avenue, Tauranga
e: enquiries@montessoricentre.co.nz
w: www.montessoricentre.co.nz
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