OUR PROGRAMS

Online Montessori Certification for the 2025–2026 Cohort

MGTEI prepares adult learners to guide and nurture children from infancy through age 6 in Montessori learning environments. Our program thoughtfully integrates Montessori philosophy with hands-on practice, combining essential educational theory with real-world application under the supervision of certified Montessori educators and experienced mentors.

For the 2025–2026 academic year, MGTEI is proud to offer its comprehensive certification programs fully online, making Montessori teacher training more accessible than ever to adult learners around the world.

Our Certificate of Completion provides graduates with a valuable professional credential and positions them for career advancement by cultivating deep competence in the unique Montessori pedagogy. Adult learners gain expertise in designing and delivering developmentally appropriate Montessori experiences that support the physical, sensory, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative growth of young children.

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MGTEI offers certification programs for two key levels:

• Infant/Toddler (ages 0–3)

• Early Childhood (ages 2.5–6)

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Each program includes academic coursework and a practicum component, covering:

• Montessori philosophy and pedagogy

• Child development and observation techniques

• Curriculum areas including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Mathematics

• Leadership and classroom management

• Family engagement and communication

• The personal growth and transformation of the adult learner

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Upon successful completion of all program requirements, participants receive a Certificate of Completion and may be recommended for credentialing by the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Graduates of MGTEI are well-prepared to teach in Montessori schools worldwide, and are qualified for a range of roles in:

• Montessori classrooms and early childhood programs

• Childcare and child development centers

• Public and private preschools

• Head Start programs

• Afterschool and enrichment settings

• K–3 classrooms (as assistants or lead guides depending on local regulations)

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MGTEI also partners with the Montessori Global Research Institute (MGRI)—an established school with a strong reputation in Montessori education—to offer limited internships, giving adult learners practical experience and a competitive edge in the early childhood education field.