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College Prospectus

‘It changed my life!’

Montessori Centre International18 Balderton StreetLondon W1K 6TG

tel: 020 7493 8300fax: 020 7493 9936email: [email protected]: www.montessori.org.uk

‘Inspirational &Challenging’

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Welcome to Montessori Centre International

In contacting us, you are probably already aware that Montessori is aunique child-centred approach to early education, used and acclaimedin countries throughout the world.

Critical to the continuing success of the Montessori movement, and ensuring its uniqueness and high standards, is the training of those responsible for providing the Montessori education. Nothing is more important.

Montessori Centre International, one of the largest Montessori trainingorganisations in Europe, is dedicated to providing training for all thosewho wish to work in childcare and early years education based on the Montessori system.

Leaders in teaching

No organisation does more to promote the ideals of Montessori worldwide or does it better than Montessori Centre International (MCI). More students qualify through MCI each year than through any other Montessori trainingestablishment in Europe.

We offer full-time, part-time and distance learningcourses at our college in central London, andthrough accredited centres in the UK and in fourcontinents around the globe. The diplomasawarded to our students are internationallyrecognised and acclaimed.

We set the bar high. With Montessori there areno short cuts, nor should there be. The courseswe offer are demanding and challenging – becauseyoung children deserve the very best. Their future depends on our teachers’ expertise. Thisis not nursery education under a different name,but a completely different way of thinking aboutchild development. Being a Montessori teacheris a responsibility, but it is also one of the mostrewarding careers there is.

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‘Within hours ofstarting mycourse,I realised that thiswas special.’

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The Montessori philosophy

LEARNThe Montessori philosophy is based on a child’s innate desire to learn. Theirenormous capacity to do so is motivatedwhen provided with a favourableenvironment and appropriate materials,under the guidance of a professionallytrained Montessori teacher.

Fundamental to the Montessori approachis the belief that a child’s early years – frombirth to six – are the period when they havethe greatest capacity to learn and thegreatest appetite for knowledge. Whathappens during these critical years laysthe foundations for their future.

Montessori giveschildren the freedom to make choices, topursue their owninterests, and enjoytheir own achievements.

The Montessori approach is about developingthe whole child intellectually, socially,physically, emotionally, linguistically andspiritually while building on the child’sintrinsic desire to learn and their ability to absorb knowledge.

As a Montessori student you would be focused on the child’s holistic development.

TEACHThe role of the Montessori teacher is toguide rather than control. They are not there to impart knowledge but to provide opportunities to learn, in anenvironment where this can be easilyachieved. Children progress at their own speed. Montessori educated children are generally seen to be well rounded,eloquent, with plenty of initiative and self-esteem. They have an ‘I can do’attitude and a belief in their own abilities.

Montessori nursery education provides a broad range of learning experiences and focuses on six areas of learning:

•Activities of Everyday•Living•Sensorial Activities•Numeracy and•Arithmetic•Literacy•Knowledge and•Understanding of the•World•Creative Activities

The key to the Montessori philosophy isthe specially designed equipment. Thereare specific learning tools for each corearea of learning, created to help childrendevelop essential physical, cognitive,linguistic and social skills.

Many of the Montessori principles have been incorporated into what we call today, high-quality early years provision.

INSPIREThe inspiration for the Montessorimethod came from Dr Maria Montessori(1870 – 1952). She was a true pioneer ofchild-centred education. The first womanto qualify as a medical doctor in Italy, herscientific background underpins muchof the Montessori philosophy. The design of the Montessori didactic materialsdemonstrates a remarkable insight into children’s learning dispositions.

She first became interested in educationwhile working as a doctor with childrenwith special needs. But she soon realisedthat her educational methods and ideas could apply to all children. Shemoved on to establish several schools for disadvantaged children using theclassroom as her laboratory for observingchildren and finding ways to help themachieve their full potential.

What Dr Montessoristarted has inspired anamazing movementthroughout the worldand providedgenerations of childrenwith a very specialstart in life.

As a Montessori teacher you too wouldbecome part of this great movement,inspiring a new generation of childrenand giving them that greatest of all gifts,the joy of learning.


Why choose Montessori?

‘The course has not onlychanged the way I think,it has changed me – the way I move, the wayI sit, the way I am. I can feel it inside.’

‘I helped in aMontessori school inPakistan and when theteacher presented all these amazingmaterials, I knew I hadto do the course.’

‘We have a veryinternational group –students come fromall over the world –the Caribbean,Africa, Pakistan and Korea.’

‘Inspirational & challenging.’


The Montessori classroom

Step into a Montessori classroomanywhere in the world and you recogniseit instantly. Clean, ordered, calm with a quiet hum of busy concentration, but never silent. There is no teacher up front leading instruction or organising activities, but it is a room full of activities. This is because the Montessori environment is a ‘prepared environment’ designed to aid thechildren’s development and encouragethem to do things for themselves.Children of different ages will be foundalongside each other; the older onesacting as role models and helping to teachthe younger ones. They are not so muchworking, or even playing, as doing.

The Montessoriclassroom is anexciting place full ofopportunities todiscover, learn andachieve.

The wide range of especially designedlearning tools are colourful, tactile, and radiate quality. Every child in aMontessori environment is an individualand instruction is largely one-to-one. Who is responsible for this environment?The teacher.

Your training

Observer, learning director, guide – this isthe role of the Montessori teacher. In fact,teacher is not a word that really comes tomind in the Montessori classroom. Yourtraining will guide you in knowing when andhow to make a move to increase a child’sindividual learning experience and whento hold back, not going for the quick solution. You will learn not to substitute yourwill for that of the child’s and how to takeadvantage of the moment.

Training is a planned mixture of thetheoretical and practical, with the theoreticalproviding the knowledge needed so that youcan operate with confidence in the classroomeven during your teaching practice. You will learn to observe and analyse.Observation of each child’s development isrecorded by the teacher; covering suchthings as levels of concentration, masteryof different skills and equipment, and socialdevelopment.

At MCI we do not operate in a 21st centuryvacuum, blindly following the traditionsof the Montessori method withoutreference to the world around us. Dr Montessori herself was a greatinnovator, always aware that educationneeds to change as society changes, and since her death, over half a century ago, society has certainly changed. Ourlecturers and tutors have a finger on the pulse of current thinking in childdevelopment and pedagogy, and ourcourses reflect this. Children cannot beeducated in a time capsule.

The fact that theMontessori philosophyis as relevant today asit ever was is testamentto Dr Montessori’sideals.


Who makes a Montessori Teacher?

Where will your qualifications take you?

Good Montessori teachers come fromevery walk of life – from school leavers to mainstream school teachers, artists to office workers, scientists to singers,graduates to grandmothers – it’s not so much what people have done thatcounts as the qualities they bring to theclassroom. Calm, committed, tireless inhelping each individual personality unfold, a Montessori teacher must beready to generate enthusiasm whenneeded, but stand back when a child is completely engaged.

Patience and a goodsense of humour areessential plus plenty ofstamina – teaching isboth physically andmentally verydemanding.

If you possess these qualities, MCI willprovide the expertise and professionalismneeded to make you a Montessoriprofessional. Our courses offer a carefulbalance between practice and theory toenable our newly qualified teachers to begin their working life confident in their own professional skills, and able to meet the responsibility of nurturing young minds.

Our students have become: • Montessori teachers in schools worldwide• Montessori nursery owners in the UK and overseas• Nannies – Montessori nannies are much sought after and can command higher salaries• Teachers in pre prep schools• Amazing mothers

In the UK alone there are over 700 Montessori schools and many hundreds more throughout the world.An MCI qualification is well respected and the passport to many careers.

‘Nursery teaching is aresponsible job; that’swhy Montessori is soimportant and why I’mon the course.’


Our College

Located at the heart of London’s West End,the MCI College is housed in a largeVictorian terrace tucked away in a quiet street opposite the famous storeSelfridges, and just 30 seconds walk from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street,London’s major shopping centre.

The college itself is a hive of activity all year round with full-time, part-timeand distance learning students attendingcourses.

The atmosphere is welcoming and thetutors dedicated. We try to keep the sizeof classes and workshops manageable tofacilitate one-to-one guidance, room fordiscussion, and the exchange of ideas.Students who have been out of theacademic loop for a while and are worriedthey may struggle at first, will findcommitted tutors ready to help and guidethem to success and achievement.

Pastoral care – the college has a number ofpeople to whom you can turn for adviceand assistance while studying with MCI;your Group Tutor who will help on collegematters; the Academic Director with study,personal and career guidance; and theAccounts Department with financialcounselling. We also have an AdmissionsOfficer, Teaching Practice and DistanceLearning Co-ordinators and access to astudent counsellor.

Our History

The history of Montessori CentreInternational can be traced back to 1946 when the Montessori St. NicholasCentre was founded to provide teachertraining courses in the UK with the help of Maria Montessori herself. Shethen used it as her London base. Fastforward to 1998, and the St. NicholasCentre, now an international leader inMontessori teaching, joined forces withthe London Montessori Centre. This was founded in 1971 by a former lecturerof St. Nicholas and had developed into a training centre of excellence in its own right. From the union of these twointernationally acclaimed Montessoriorganisations, Montessori CentreInternational was born.

Your Future

Today MCI offers courses and learningprogrammes in 90 countries around theworld. A large body of well- qualified andexperienced tutors support our college-based and distance learning students. More students qualify through theMontessori Centre International each year than through any other Montessoritraining establishment in Europe and the numbers continue to grow.

Our courses are accredited and validatedby four prestigious bodies:

The British Accreditation Council forIndependent Further and HigherEducationwww.the-bac.org

The Open and Distance LearningQuality Council (ODLQC)www.odlqc.org.uk

London Metropolitan Universitywww.londonmet.ac.uk

The Montessori Board of Examiners(MBE)[email protected]


‘Everything has beena challenge for me,but now I feel reallyconfident. It won’tstop there; I shallcome back forcourses andseminars to keep up to date.’

‘My tutor will send me notes inadvance ofassignments and isalways there toanswer questionsand support me.’

‘The course not onlycovers Montessorithinking, but looks atnew research andideas in childdevelopment.’


Applying to study at MCI College, London

This prospectus includes only a briefsummary of the way Montessori teaching works. To find out more visitour website www.montessori.org.uk

If you need further advice about our courses, contact our Admissions Officer on [email protected] or call 020 7493 8300.

Come to an open evening. Regular openevenings are held at our London collegeand part-time centres in the UK andabroad where you will have a chance to meet a member of staff and hear at firsthand about the Montessori Movementand MCI. Details are posted on ourwebsite or call 020 7493 8300.

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIMESTUDENTS’ INTERVIEWAll prospective UK-based full-time andpart-time students are interviewed. Whilethis is an opportunity for you to learnmore about MCI courses, it is also anopportunity for us to assess whether youwould make a Montessori teacher. To arrange an interview call MCI on 020 7493 8300.

Prospective students from abroad should at first consult our websitewww.montessori.org.uk and then e-mail the Admissions Officer ona d m i s s i o n s @ m o n t e s s o r i . o r g . u kfor further information on theregistration procedures for overseasapplicants

DIPLOMAYou will be offered a place after interviewwhich means you have met allrequirements for course entry.

FOUNDATION DEGREE AWARDYou will be offered a conditional placeafter interview and then need to completea UCAS application online.

Courses begin in September and

we recommend that you apply as early

as

possible to secure a place.

DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTSCourses begin on a monthly basis. Nointerview is required but prospectivestudents should send a letter of introduction. A good standard of written and spoken English is essential (i.e. a Cambridge FirstCertificate or IELTS 6.5 equivalent).Registration form, plus CV and fees shouldbe sent together. For further details contact our distance learning co-ordinator or access the information on the websitewww.montessori.org.uk

FEESFees are set by the MCI Board andpublished annually. Details can be foundon a sheet in the pocket at the back of this brochure or on our website. The cost of examination fees, additionalbooks and materials and teaching practice where appropriate are also listed, along with the terms and conditions. Please read these carefully.

REGISTRATION FEEStudents enrolling on a full-time or part-time course will be asked to pay a registration fee (see fee information for details). This is non-refundable unless the Board of the College decidesnot to accept your registration. Pleaseremember the registration form anddeposit for all courses is a bindingcontract.

METHODS OF PAYMENTYou can gain a substantial discount on full-time or part-time courses if fees are paid in full before the first semestercommences. Alternatively, fees can be paid in three instalments. Distancelearning course fees are paid onapplication. A monthly payment plan isavailable for UK-based students, but this incurs a 3% service charge.

COURSE CANCELLATIONIn the unlikely event of there beinginsufficient numbers for a course, theCollege reserves the right to cancel a course.

LOANS AND GRANTSThe MCI College is a private organisation and does not offer scholarships. UK students and those who have an unlimitedright to remain in the UK, can apply for a Career Development Loan (CDL). These are interest free while studying. CDLs are available from three banks:Barclays, The Royal Bank of Scotland and the Co-operative Bank. For a CDL brochure call Freephone 0800 585 505.Grants to help with the cost of courses are occasionally available from the St. Nicholas Charity. First consult their website www.montessori.org.uk and then telephone 020 7493 8300 for anapplication.

PART-TIME WORKStudents who wish to work part-timewhile studying should consult our noticeboard where part-time vacancies fornannies and child carers are frequentlyadvertised.

ACCOMMODATIONThe MCI College does not have a hall ofresidence, but we can provide a list ofaffordable accommodation.

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College Prospectus 2013

Contents

Main prospectus

Letter from the Academic Director

Open evening dates

Montessori Early Childhood Course (London Part-Time)– Course overview– Fee information– College dates

Montessori Early Childhood Diploma (Distance Learning)– Course overview

Montessori Foundation Degree (Early Childhood Practice)– Course overview– Fee information– College dates

Montessori Early Childhood Diploma (MCI External Centres)– Course overview

Montessori Foundation Certificate (Overseas MCI Part-Time Centres)– Course overview

MCI External Centres– International Centres– UK Centres

External Centres – study circle groups (UK & overseas)

MONTESSORI CENTRE INTERNATIONAL 18 Balderton Street, London W1K 6TGTel: 020 7493 8300 Fax: 020 7493 9936 Email: [email protected] Website: www.montessori.org.uk

Dear Enquirer

Thank you for your interest in Montessori training. I have pleasure in enclosing our prospectus

If you are planning to study for the Full-Time Foundation Degree, or for the Part-Time EarlyChildhood Diploma at the London College, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible toarrange an informal interview. We are generally oversubscribed and must adhere to a maximumnumber of students per course. We are now interviewing for courses starting in September 2013.Alternatively, if you wish to study for the Early Childhood Diploma by Distance Learning, you willbe pleased to hear that we enrol students on the 20th of every month. For more information pleasesee the enclosed details or visit our website www.distancelearning.montessori.org.ukTo apply for courses delivered in our external part-time centres, please contact them directly (detailsenclosed).OPEN EVENINGS: Prospective students are invited to attend an Open Evening. These talks areheld regularly at Balderton Street. List of Open Evenings for the academic year 2012/2013 isenclosed within this prospectus. We strongly recommend that you attend one of our open eveningsas this will give you an overview of the Montessori Approach as well as an opportunity to discuss ourcourses and see the College. Please note that we request that you arrive by 6.30pm as these eveningsbegin with a formal presentation.If you require further information on course fees or instalment options, please contact our AccountsDepartment on 0207 493 8300 ext. 239. Please also note that the St Nicholas Charity, of which weare a subsidiary, provides scholarships for deserving applicants and you should look at our website –www.montessori.org.uk – for further information.If you need any further information or you would like to reserve a free place at one of our OpenEvenings please do not hesitate to contact Rupert Smedley, on 0207 529 1305 or by email [email protected].

Yours faithfullyBarbara IsaacsAcademic Director


OPEN EVENINGS 2012/13MCI LONDON at 18 Balderton Street, London W1K 6TG

Autumn Semester 2012/13

Mondays 18.30 – 20.00

3 September15 October12 November26 November10 December7 January21 January 11 Feb1 February15 February

Spring Semester 2013

Mondays 18.30 – 20.00

11 March22 April 13May3 June17 June1 July 15 July5 August19 August2 September9 September



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Montessori Early Years Curriculum: Activities ofEveryday Living; Sensorial Activities; Literacy Skills;Numeracy and Arithmetic; Cultural Subjects(Knowledge and Understanding of the World); Art andCraft; Music and Movement; Drama; Links betweenEarly Years Foundation Stage and Montessori EarlyYears Curriculum.

Teaching Practice – leading to the International Diploma:

MCI teaching practice comprises: 420 hoursattendance in a Montessori nursery; assessments by theteaching practice tutor and by an assigned tutor in theplacement; completion of a teaching practice file,which documents the teaching practice experience;and a child profile, a portfolio of observations focusingon one child followed during the teaching practice. TheInternational Diploma has to be completed within threeyears of initial registration on the Early Childhoodcourse.Our teaching practice co-ordinator will assist studentsin finding appropriate schools for their placement andassign a teaching practice tutor whose role it is toguide and assess students in their placement.

Continuing your Montessori Studies:

After three years of work experience MCI InternationalDiploma graduates can apply to study a FoundationDegree in Arts and will receive 150 credit points fromLondon Metropolitan University towards furtherstudies. In addition, MCI offers a range of professionaldevelopment workshops and seminars. Please visit ourwebsite www.montessori.org.uk for the most up-to-date information in our Training Directory.

EARLY CHILDHOOD COURSE(London Part-Time)

Early Childhood Certificate in Montessori Theory and Methodologyleading to the INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI PEDAGOGY

Our International Diploma is designed to developa high level of competence in students wishing tobecome teachers of the Montessori method forchildren from two and a half to six years of age.The overview of important educationalphilosophies provided by the course, togetherwith a detailed study of the Montessoriphilosophy and approach, enables students toconstruct a coherent set of educational values.Students are also instructed in the use of theteaching aids designed and applied by MariaMontessori.

This internationally recognised diploma is a suitablequalification for a Montessori class teacher and isessential to anyone wishing to work as a Montessoriteacher in the UK. It is accepted as a level 4 CWDCqualification(www.education.gov.uk/eypgd/qualification-detail-638). It is awarded to students who have successfullycompleted the Early Childhood Certificate course,including assessed written coursework, final writtenand practical examinations and 420 hours of assessedteaching practice in a Montessori nursery.

Curriculum:

Theoretical Subjects: Montessori Philosophy; ChildDevelopment; Observation and Assessment;Contemporary Issues including awareness of EqualOpportunities; Childcare and Good Health Practice;Safety; Nutrition and Food Hygiene; SafeguardingChildren and Special Needs; Access to optional First AidTraining.


Entry to Early Childhood Certificate Course:

Applicants must have GCSE grade C or above inEnglish and Mathematics and be aged 18 years or over.Students should have a good command of written andspoken English and where English is not the heritagelanguage, students must hold IELTS (Academic andGeneral Training) comprising four components:listening; speaking; reading; writing all at grade 6.5.All candidates are assessed for entry on individual meritat interview.

Attendance

One academic year (two semesters) 36 weeks in college (216 hours) supported byextensive home study

Choice of study times

February 2013: Daytime study: Tuesdays (10am – 5pm) or

Saturdays (9.30am – 4.30pm)

September 2013:Evening study: Tuesdays and Thursdays (6pm – 9pm)

Daytime study: Thursdays (10am – 5pm)

or Fridays (10am – 5pm)

(Times and days of study are not interchangeable)

Entry to International Diploma:To achieve the Level 4 qualification all part-timestudents are required to register for teaching practiceafter successful completion of the Early ChildhoodCertificate, as this is an inherent part of theInternational Diploma. In exceptional circumstances,part-time students can register on teaching practiceafter completion of eighteen weeks of the EarlyChildhood course.

Assessment:

EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE IN MONTESSORITHEORY AND METHODOLOGY:

This Certificate is awarded to part-time students whohave attended all lectures and successfully passed thecoursework and the written and practical examinations.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORIPEDAGOGY:

This Diploma is awarded to students who in addition tothe Early Childhood Certificate have completed 420hours of assessed teaching practice. This qualificationis the essential requirement for anyone wishing to be ateacher in a Montessori nursery.

Course Fees:Please see enclosed Fee Information.

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FEE INFORMATION Valid for part-time courses starting February 2013 and September 2013.

Registration Fee

On registration all part-time students pay a non-refundable fee of £100 and a £500 deposit which is refundableagainst the last instalment of fees.IMPORTANT: Prospective students are advised to pay particular attention to the terms and conditions onthe registration form before forwarding their registration form and fee. If necessary they should discusstheir requirements with the Registrar.

Methods of Payment

You can save on your part-time course fees if you pay for your course in full before the start of your study.Alternatively you can pay in three instalments as outlined below.

EARLY CHILDHOOD COURSE FEES

Course Course Fee 3 instalment Discount for full Full payment afterpayments payment Discount

Part-time Students £2,760 £920 £200 £2,560

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

Course Early Childhood

Extra course materials and books £300 (approximately)Examination Fees £270Teaching Practice £750

Instalment Payment Dates for Part-time Courses

Following an approved registration, tuition fees for the full course become payable as follows:

Student Intake 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment 3rd Instalment

February 2013 By 18th February 2013 20th May 2013 7th October 2013September 2013 By 10th September 2013 10th January 2014 10th April 2014

The terms and conditions of your commitment to pay the tuition fees are stated on the registration form.Acceptance on the part-time course is conditional upon your agreement to these terms and conditions. Fees aredue prior to the above payment dates and the college reserves the right to administer a surcharge if the studentfails to observe these conditions.

Monthly Payment Plan (Available through School Fee Plan)

Monthly instalment payment is available to students who register and pay the registration fee and deposit for theEarly Childhood Part-time Course 4 weeks prior to the start date of the course.



Spring 2013Semester 1: (18 weeks) Semester 2: (18 weeks)

18 February 2013 – 20 July 2013 16 September 2013 – 9 February 2014Easter break: 29 March – 20 April 2013 October reading week: 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2013May reading week: 27 – 31 May 2013 Christmas break: 23 Dec 2013 – 3 January 2014

Examinations:

Written paper 1: 17 February 2014 Written paper 2: 19 February 2014 Practical: To be advised

Autumn 2013Semester 1: (18 weeks) Semester 2: (18 weeks)

16 September 2013 – 14 February 2014 18 February 2013 – 20 July 2013October reading week: 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2013 Easter break: 31 March – 21 April 2014Christmas break: 16 Dec 2013 – 6 January 2014 May reading week: 26 – 30 May 2014

Examinations:

Written paper 1: 29 July 2014 Written paper 2: 31 July 2014 Practical: To be advised


COLLEGE DATESEarly Childhood Course 2012 – 2014


EARLY CHILDHOOD DIPLOMA(Distance Learning)


This internationally recognised diploma is a suitablequalification for a Montessori class teacher and isessential to anyone wishing to work as a Montessoriteacher in the UK. It is accepted as a level 4 CWDCqualification (http://qualificationslist.cwdcouncil.org.uk). It is awarded to students who have successfullycompleted the Early Childhood Certificate course,including assessed written coursework, final writtenand practical examinations and 420 hours of assessedteaching practice in a Montessori nursery.

Curriculum:

Theoretical Subjects: Montessori Philosophy; ChildDevelopment; Observation and Assessment;Contemporary Issues including awareness of EqualOpportunities; Childcare and Good Health Practice;Safety; Nutrition and Food Hygiene; SafeguardingChildren and Special Needs; Access to optional First AidTraining.Montessori Early Years Curriculum: Activities ofEveryday Living; Sensorial Activities; Literacy Skills;Numeracy and Arithmetic; Cultural Subjects(Knowledge and Understanding of the World); Art andCraft; Music and Movement; Drama; Links betweenEarly Years Foundation Stage and Montessori EarlyYears Curriculum.

Teaching Practice – leading to theInternational Diploma:

MCI teaching practice comprises: 420 hoursattendance in a Montessori nursery; assessments by theteaching practice tutor and by an assigned tutor in theplacement; completion of a teaching practice file,which documents the teaching practice experience;and a child profile, a portfolio of observations focusingon one child followed during the teaching practice. TheInternational Diploma has to be completed within threeyears of initial registration on the Early Childhoodcourse.

Our teaching practice co-ordinator will assist studentsin finding appropriate schools for their placement andassign a teaching practice tutor whose role it is toguide and assess students in their placement.


After three years of work experience MCI InternationalDiploma graduates can apply to study a FoundationDegree (Montessori Early Childhood Practice) in Artsand will receive 150 credit points from LondonMetropolitan University towards further studies. Inaddition, MCI offers a range of professionaldevelopment workshops and seminars. Please visit ourwebsite www.montessori.org.uk for the most up-to-date information in our Training Directory.

Entry to Early Childhood Certificate Course:

There is open access to the distance learning courseand no interview is required. Students should have agood command of written and spoken English,preferably at Cambridge First Certificate level orInternational English Language Testing System 6.5, orequivalent. !


Early Childhood Certificate in Montessori Theory and Methodologyleading to the INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI PEDAGOGY


Registrations are processed once a month and newstudents participate in the study group created thatmonth. To ensure inclusion in a particular month, theregistration form and fee should be received by theMCI distance learning department before the 20th ofthat month.

Students must have reliable access to the internet forsending and receiving information via e-mail. They alsoneed appropriate computer skills for word processingassignments and using e-mail.

Entry to International Diploma:

Distance learning students should register for teachingpractice following attendance at the Apparatusworkshop and after successfully completing thepractical exam and coursework assignments 1-9.

Assessment:

EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE IN MONTESSORITHEORY AND METHODOLOGY:

The distance learning coursework comprises 14assessed assignments, requiring approximately 700hours of home study in total, which must besuccessfully completed according to a set timetablespanning over 19 months. Additionally there is oneStudy Skills assignment which is not assessed.

Students need to attend a compulsory 11 day (88-hour)Apparatus workshop and pass both the practical andwritten examinations. Students must have completedat least the first five assignments of the courseworkbefore attending the workshop, and this workshopmust be completed within two years of the date ofregistration upon the course. The practical examinationwill be taken at the end of the workshop, and thewritten examinations on successful completion of thecoursework.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORIPEDAGOGY:

This Diploma is awarded to students who in addition tothe Early Childhood Certificate have completed 420hours of assessed teaching practice. This qualificationis the essential requirement for anyone wishing to be ateacher in a Montessori nursery.

Course Registration:

The distance learning course registrations are nowmanaged by a new microsite. To enquire about prices,complete a registration form and to pay go to:www.distancelearning.montessori.org.uk


EARLY CHILDHOOD COURSE (Distance Learning) continued


FOUNDATION DEGREE(FdA - Montessori Early Childhood Practice)

Dual qualification – our full-time graduates also receive the MCIInternational Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy

This Foundation degree, developed in partnershipwith and validated by London MetropolitanUniversity, is designed to provide a degree levelqualification for the Montessori community. Thisvocationally based level 5 qualification combinesthe best of the London Metropolitan’s EarlyChildhood Studies Programme with Montessoripedagogy for working with children from birth toseven years of age.

The Foundation Degree is designed to develop highlevels of professional competence in students wishingto become Montessori teachers and aspiring to achievea full BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood by

continuing their studies at London MetropolitanUniversity. Graduates will have opportunities toprogress towards the Early Years Professional Status(EYPS) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) programmes. Students on the full-time modecombine classroom based study with practicalexperience on placement in an MEAB accreditedMontessori setting. Students who already hold a Montessori InternationalDiploma and have 3 years current teaching experience,gain accelerated progression onto the second year ofthe FdA and study six modules over 2 semestersattending one day and one evening per week.

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Year 1 modules:

" Preparing for Studies in Montessori Early ChildhoodPractice

" Montessori Philosophy" Observing and Understanding Child Development" Health Promotion in Early Childhood" The Unique Child in the Context of the UNCRC" Supporting Early Learning 1 – (Montessori

Pedagogy 0 – 5 years)" Placement 1 (including short placement with under

2’s)

Year 2 modules:

" Problem Solving and Investigation across theCurriculum

" Communication and Language in a MultilingualContext

" Personal and Emotional Development in a CulturalContext

" Representation and Symbolic Behaviour" Multidisciplinary Approaches to Observing and

Assessing" Early Years Curricula and Montessori Pedagogy" Supporting Early Learning 2 – (Montessori

Pedagogy 3 – 7 years) (Full-time students only)" Placement 2 (including short primary placement

with children aged 5- 7 years) (Full-time studentsonly)

Course Outline


EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICE (Foundation Degree) continued

On successful completion of the two year full timestudy graduates receive a dual qualification: the FdA(Montessori Early Childhood Practice) from LondonMetropolitan University and the Early ChildhoodInternational Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy fromMontessori Centre International.

Entry requirements:

All applicants should be a minimum age of 18before commencing the course:

Full-time students should have a minimum of one A-level, normally at grade C or above plus at least onefurther pass at A-Level (to a combined total 120 UCASpoints or above) or an equivalent standalone subject(CACHE Level 3 Certificate/Diploma, BTEC,International Baccalaureate etc). You should also holdGCSE Maths and English (grade C or above) orequivalent. Applicants with international qualifications(EU) and mature applicants are welcome. Candidateswith English as an additional language must hold IELTS(Academic) 6.5. All offers are subject to interview atMontessori Centre International. Applications for full-time study must also be submitted through UCAS,(the course reference is: London Met X311).

For part-time study, students must hold the MCIInternational Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy plusthree years current classroom experience. Studentsmust currently be based in a setting at least 2 days perweek to be able to carry out the observation elementsof the course. Applications for part-time study aremade directly to the college, tel: 020 7529 1305 oremail [email protected]

Current Fees:

See enclosed Fee Information Sheet. All studentswishing to follow the course pay a non refundableregistration fee and a deposit. The course fee includesthe course materials published by Montessori CentreInternational. In addition, students are required topurchase compulsory books, as identified in the BookList published in the student handbook. Theexamination fee is payable by all students who qualifyfor the Montessori examinations.

Modes of study:

Full-time – two years of study

September 2013 intakeCollege days: Monday – Wednesday Placements days: Thursday and Friday

Part-time for MCI Graduates – one year of study

September 2013 intakeCollege day: Thursdays (9.30 – 20.00)

Continuing your studies with LondonMetropolitan University:

Full-Time Graduates:

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Degree,students will be required to undertake six months fulltime placement prior to being admitted to study for theBA (Hons) Early Childhood studies programme atLondon Metropolitan University. This will requirestudying further modules (approximately 18 months).

Part-Time Graduates:

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Degree,students will be admitted to study for the BA (Hons)Early Childhood studies programme at LondonMetropolitan University. This will require studyingfurther modules (approximately 18 months).


FDA – FT&PT (October 2011)


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FEE INFORMATION Valid for courses starting September 2013

Registration Fee

On registration all full-time and part-time students who are UK and EU nationals pay a non-refundable fee of £100and a £500 deposit which is refundable against the final instalment of fees.

IMPORTANT: Prospective students are advised to pay particular attention to the terms and conditions onthe registration form before forwarding their registration form and fee. If necessary, students shoulddiscuss their requirements with the Registrar.

Methods of Payment

Students can benefit from discounted full-time or part-time course fees if they pay for the course in full before thestart of their study. Alternatively they can pay in instalments.

FULL-TIME TWO YEAR PROGRAMME OF STUDYfor newcomers to Montessori and to Early Years

Course Course Fee 4 instalment Discount for full Full payment afterfor two years payments payment Discountof study

Full time study forUK and EU applicants £9,000 £2,250 £500 £8,500

ADDITIONAL COSTS for full time programme of study:Extra course materials and books: £500 (approximately)Montessori Examination Fee: £270

PART-TIME ONE YEAR PROGRAMME OF STUDY for MCI International Diploma holders with three years work experience

Course Course Fee 4 instalment Discount for full Full payment afterfor two years payments payment Discountof study

Part time study – one year £2,500 £1,250 £200 £2,300

ADDITIONAL COSTS for part time programme of study:

Extra course materials and books: £500 (approximately)

LONDON BASED FULL-TIME and PART-TIME FOUNDATION DEGREE INARTS (FDA) Montessori Early Childhood Practice


Instalment Payment Dates for Full-time and Part-time Foundation Degree Courses

Following approved registration, tuition fees for the full course become payable as follows:Student Intake

Student Intake 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment 3rd Instalment 4th Instalment

September 2013 9th Sept 2013 13th Jan 2014 15th Sept 2014 12th Jan 2015

The terms and conditions of commitment to pay the tuition fees are stated on the registration form. Acceptance onany full- or part-time course is conditional upon your agreement to these terms and conditions. Fees are due on orbefore the above payment dates and the College reserves the right to administer a surcharge if the student fails toobserve these conditions.


COLLEGE DATESFoundation Degree Course 2013

Semester 1: (16 weeks) Semester 2: (16 weeks)

16 September 2013 – 14 December 2013* 20 January 2014 – 6 June 2014* October reading week: 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2013 February reading week: 17 – 21 Feb 2014Christmas break: 16 Dec 2013 – 4 January 2014 Easter break: 24 March – 21 April 2014

*Students will be required to submit assignments for marking during December/January and May/June. Teaching practice placements: full time students are required to complete a minimum of 50 days in placementduring the year and may not complete this component of their study until June.

Montessori examination dates will be set at the beginning of the Spring semester.

Dates for payment of college instalment fees are listed on the Fee Sheet included in our prospectus


EARLY CHILDHOOD DIPLOMA(MCI External Centres)


This internationally recognised diploma is a suitablequalification for a Montessori class teacher and isessential to anyone wishing to work as a Montessoriteacher in the UK. It is accepted as a level 4 CWDCqualification (http://qualificationslist.cwdcouncil.org.uk). It is awarded to students who havesuccessfully completed the Early Childhood Certificatecourse, including assessed written coursework, finalwritten and practical examinations and 420 hours ofassessed teaching practice in a Montessori nursery.

Curriculum:

Theoretical Subjects: Montessori Philosophy; ChildDevelopment; Observation and Assessment;Contemporary Issues including awareness of EqualOpportunities; Childcare and Good Health Practice;Safety; Nutrition and Food Hygiene; SafeguardingChildren and Special Needs.

Montessori Early Years Curriculum: Activities ofEveryday Living; Sensorial Activities; Literacy Skills;Numeracy and Arithmetic; Cultural Subjects(Knowledge and Understanding of the World); Art andCraft; Music and Movement; Drama; Links betweenEarly Years Foundation Stage and Montessori EarlyYears Curriculum.

Teaching Practice – leading to theInternational Diploma:

MCI teaching practice comprises: 420 hoursattendance in a Montessori nursery; assessments by theteaching practice tutor and by an assigned tutor in theplacement; completion of a teaching practice file,which documents the teaching practice experience;and a child profile, a portfolio of observations focusingon one child followed during the teaching practice. TheInternational Diploma has to be completed within threeyears of initial registration on the Early ChildhoodCourse. The MCI External Centre manages andadministers the teaching practice.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Applicants must have studied to GCSE level or above,and be aged 18 years or over. Students should have agood command of written and spoken English,preferably at Cambridge First Certificate level orInternational English Language Testing System 6.5, orequivalent. All candidates are assessed for entry by theMCI External Centre on individual merit. !



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Assessment for Part-time course:

EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE IN MONTESSORITHEORY AND METHODOLOGY

This Certificate is awarded to students who havesuccessfully completed all their assessed writtencoursework, attended all lectures (a minimum of 210hours) and passed the written and practicalexaminations. A separate fee is payable for theexaminations.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORIPEDAGOGY

This Diploma is awarded to students who in addition tothe Early Childhood Certificate have successfullycompleted 420 hours of assessed teaching practice.This qualification is the essential requirement foranyone wishing to be a teacher in a Montessorinursery. A separate fee is payable for teaching practice.


Having accumulated three years of work experienceMCI International Diploma graduates can apply tostudy a Foundation Degree in Arts. In addition, MCIoffers a range of professional development workshopsand seminars. Please visit our websitewww.montessori.org.uk for the most up-to-dateinformation.


ECH – External Centres (October 2011)


FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE(Overseas MCI Part-time Centres)

Our Foundation Certificate course is designed todevelop a high level of competence in studentswishing to become assistants in Montessoriclassrooms, assisting teachers working withchildren from two and a half to five years of age.The course provides an introduction to theprinciples of Montessori Philosophy andclassroom practice and focuses on the use ofMontessori learning materials across theMontessori Early Years Curriculum.

Students follow a curriculum which comprises: Theoretical Subjects: Introduction to MontessoriPhilosophy and classroom practiceMontessori Early Years Curriculum: Use of materials inthe areas of Exercises of Practical Life; SensorialEducation; Literacy Skills; Numeracy and Arithmetic;Cultural Subjects (Knowledge and Understanding ofthe World); Art and Craft; Music and Movement;Drama.

Entry Requirements

" All candidates are assessed for entry on individualmerit and an interview may be required.

" Applicants must be aged 17 years or over and beworking in a Montessori Nursery School.

" Applicants may have undertaken an Assistant’sCourse from another Montessori College and wish toextend their knowledge beyond Practical Life andSensorial areas of learning, but do not wish to followthe more academic Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy.

" Students should have a good command of spokenEnglish.

Current Fees

Please refer to the individual Centre, list of Centresattached. The course fee includes the course materialspublished by Montessori Centre International. Anexamination fee is payable by all students who qualifyfor examinations.

Assessment for the FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE INMONTESSORI PEDAGOGY

This Certificate is awarded to students who havesuccessfully completed their course work and passedthe short paper written examination and practicalexamination focusing on the use of the Montessorimaterials.

Continuing your MontessoriStudies with MCIEARLY CHILDHOOD COURSE

Graduates of the Foundation Certificate Course havethe opportunity to continue their Montessori trainingwith MCI by taking the Early Childhood Course whichleads to the International Diploma in MontessoriPedagogy and covers working with children from twoand a half to six years of age.

Graduates of the Foundation Certificate who wish toproceed onto the Early Childhood Diploma course mustdo so within eighteen months of completing theFoundation Certificate and are required to submit a1750 word essay relating to aspects of MontessoriPhilosophy. This essay is set annually by MontessoriCentre International and marked by the Centre prior toentry to the course. Students will be required to attendthe whole of the Early Childhood Course but at areduced fee (as published at the time of application forthe Early Childhood course).

Further training

In addition, the college offers a range of professionaldevelopment workshops and seminars. Please visit ourwebsite (www.montessori.org.uk) for the most up-to-date information on our distance learning course,seminars and workshops.


FC – PT Overseas (September 2010)


International MCI External CentresDelivering Part-Time Montessori Early Childhood Course and/orFoundation Certificate Course

Please contact External Overseas Centre directly for further details.

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*Offering both the Foundation Certificate and the Early Childhood Courses

Bahrain*

Dr. Julie HadeedBahrain Montessori CentreP.O.Box 30735ManamaBahrainTel: +973 1769 2110Fax: +973 1769 2151 E-mail: [email protected]: bahrain-montessori-centre.com

Early Childhood Foundation Certificate Course(also offered in Arabic)

Duration: Annually No. of Months: 16Day & Time Delivered: Mon 16.30 – 19.30 and

Wed 16.30 – 19.30

Ghana (Foundation Certificate Course only)

Sonya Kamilla Kirpalani & Karine McVeighGhana Montessori International Teacher TrainingCentre, #1, Shippi CloseDTD 168, East CantonmentsAccraGhanaTel: +233 24 231 0225 or +233 24 321628E-mail: [email protected]: www.littleexplorersmontessori.com

Duration: Oct - June No. of Months: 9Day & Time Delivered: Mon 14.00 – 18.00

Indonesia*

Carol EngmannYayasan Kreativita Montessori JagakarsaJakartaJalan Durian No. 10, JagakarsaJakarta Selatan 12620, IndonesiaTel: +62 21 727 2162Fax: +62 21 727 2202E-mail: [email protected]

Duration: Aug - JulyNo. of Months: 11Day & Time Delivered: Mon & Wed 16.00 – 19.00


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Kenya (Early Childhood Course only)

Mr. & Mrs. S. KeyKey International SchoolP.O. Box 10364Nairobi 00400KenyaTel: +254 20 3876110/3876112Fax: + 254 20 3876183 (Mon/Wed/Fri only)E-mail: [email protected]

Duration: Jan - DecNo. of Months: 10Day & Time Delivered: Thurs 12.00 – 15.30 and

Fri 12.00 – 15.30

Duration: Sept - JulyNo. of Months: 10Day & Time Delivered: Thurs 8.00 – 11.30 and

Fri 8.00 – 11.30

Malaysia (Early Childhood Course only)

Melanie BodipalarSEGi College Subang JayaFaculty of Education, Social and Health Sciences 8th Floor, Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 147600 Subang JayaSelangor MalaysiaTel: +60 3 8600 1777Fax: +60 3 8605 3999E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.segi.edu.my

Duration: Feb - Aug Sept - April

No. of Months: Approx. 18

Day & Time Delivered: Sat 9.00 – 17.00

Kuwait*

Hala Roumani & Nudar Al MustaphaGulf Montessori CentreArea 7Street No. 1 House No. 168Salwa, KuwaitTel: +965 25650125 Fax: +965 25650106E-mail: [email protected]

Duration: Feb - DecNo. of Months: 11Day & Time Delivered: Sun 15.00 – 18.00

Tues 15.00 – 18.00(+ Thurs 10.00 – 12.00)

Courses also offered in Arabic




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Oman*

Zuhoor Hameed Al SalehNational Nursery MontessoriWay 2414, Villa 1045, Qurum HeightsP.O.Box 793Postal Code 112Ruwi, Muscat Sultanate of OmanTel: +968 24560096Fax: +968 24566507E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.montessorioman.com

Duration: Sept - JuneNo. of Months: 9Day & Time Delivered: Sun 8.30 – 11.30

Wed 8.30 – 11.30

Duration: Sept - June No. of Months: 9Day & Time Delivered: Sat 8.30 – 11.30

Tues 8.30 – 11.30

Zimbabwe – Bulawayo and Harare

Les CrawfordPaint Pots Montessori11 Wheldrake Rd, Hillside SouthBulawayoZimbabweTel: + 2639 242762Fax: + 2639 889609E-mail: [email protected]

(Early Childhood Course only)

Duration: Sept - AugNo. of Months: 11Day & Time Delivered: Mon-Fri 13.00 – 18.00

once/month term time only+ 2-week workshop in Aug

UAE, Dubai *)

Hala Roumani & Rania ChamiGulf Montessori CentreKhaled Bin Al Waleed StAl Abbar BuildingThird Floor, Office Nbr 19P.O.Box 27648Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 3352073Fax:+971 4 3352077E-mail: [email protected]

Courses also offered in Arabic

Duration: Sept - JuneNo. of Months: 9Day & Time Delivered: Mon 9.00 – 12.00

Wed 9.00 – 12.00

Duration: Jan - DecNo. of Months 12Day & Time Delivered: Sun 9.00 – 12.00

Tue 9.00 – 12.00


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UK MCI External CentresDelivering Part-Time Montessori Early Childhood Course

Please contact UK External Centre directly for further details.

Hampshire

Susan Hartley-RavenHartley House MontessoriSt Johns Hall, St Johns StreetWinchesterHampshire S023 0HFTel: 01962 855412Fax: 01962 855412E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hartley-house.co.uk

Duration: Sept - JulyNo. of Months: 10 or 12Day & Time Delivered: Tues 9.45 – 15.15

Thurs 9.45 – 15.15

London – Rainbow

Sara SymonsRainbow Montessori School13 Woodchurch RoadLondon NW6 3PLTel: 020 7328 8986Fax: 020 7624 4046E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rainbowmontessori.co.uk

Duration: Sept - DecNo. of Months: 15Day & Time Delivered: Tues 18.30 – 21.30 (+ Sat

all day from 9.30 once a month)

Duration: April - July (depending on demand)

No. of Months: 15 Day & Time Delivered: Tues 18.30 – 21.30 (+ Sat

all day from 9.30 once a month)

Devon

Ruth Beck-MyliusDevon Montessori Training CentreChagford Montessori Nursery SchoolMoor Park, Lower StreetChagfordDevon TQ13 8BXTel: 01647 433676E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.chagfordmontessori.co.uk

Duration: Feb - Feb No. of Months: 12Day & Time Delivered: Fri 9.30 – 15.00

some Sat 10.00 – 16.00



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Suffolk – Bury St Edmonds

Ruth PalmerMCI East at Cherry TreesFlempton RoadRisby Bury St EdmondsSuffolk IP28 6QJTel: 01284 760531E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.erudio.org.uk

Duration: Feb - FebNo. of Months: 12Day & Time Delivered: TBA

Yorkshire - Skipton

Jane LordWharfedale Montessori SchoolStrid CottageBolton AbbeySkiptonNorth Yorkshire BD 23 6ANTel/Fax: 01756 710452 E-mail:[email protected] Website: www.wharfedalemontessori.co.uk

Duration: Feb - AprilNo. of Months: 15Day & Time Delivered: Mon 9.45 - 16.30

York

Helen ConnellyYork Montessori NurseryOx Carr LaneStrensallYork YO32 5TDTel: 01904 490339E-mail: [email protected]: www.yorkmontessorinursery.com

Duration: Feb - FebNo. of Months: 13Day & Time Delivered: Sat 9.30 - 16.00


EXTERNAL CENTRESUK Study Circle GroupsSupporting Distance Learning Students

Overseas Study Circle Groups Supporting Distance Learning Students

LONDON - Orchard House

Contact: Mrs Sally HobbsOrchard House School16 Newton GroveLondon W4 1LBTel: 020 8742 8544Fax: 020 8742 8522email: [email protected]

LONDON - Bassett House

Contact: Mrs Andrea HarrisBassett House School60 Bassett RoadLondon W10 6JPTel: 020 8969 0313Fax: 020 8960 4436email: [email protected]

LONDON - Prospect House

Contact: Mrs Dianne BarrattProspect House School75 Putney HillLondon SW15 3NTTel: 020 8780 0456Fax: 020 8780 3010email: [email protected]


SOUTH AFRICA - Durban

Contact: Lucy Watson / Susanne Van Niekerk Montessori Centre International SAP.O.Box 201975Durban North 4016Kwa-Zulu NatalRepublic of South AfricaTel: + 27 (0) 31 5644609 (am only)

+ 27 (0) 829003192 (Susanne’s mobile)Fax: +27 (0) 866595547e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] website: www.montessorisa.co.za Offering workshop on alternate Saturdays 9.00 –16.00, S.A. term time

GHANA – Accra

Contact: Kamilla Kirpalani & Karine McVeighGhana Montessori International Teacher TrainingCentre#1, Shippi CloseDTD 168, East CantonmentsAccra, GhanaTel: + (233) 24 2310225 or + (233) 24 321628Email: [email protected]: www.littleexplorersmontessori.com

PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTERNAL CENTREDIRECTLY OR VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.montessori.org.uk FOR FURTHER DETAILS

College Prospectus

‘It changed my life!’

Montessori Centre International18 Balderton StreetLondon W1K 6TG

tel: 020 7493 8300fax: 020 7493 9936email: [email protected]: www.montessori.org.uk

‘Inspirational &Challenging’

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