We currently offer part-time courses for:
 Early Childhood (Pre-Primary) Teaching Diploma (Stage II)
This course is designed for those wanting to teach children aged from 2½ to 6 using the Montessori method. It aims to equip successful students with a coherent set of educational values and a high level of professional competence. This is an internationally recognised award, and can be used towards the Early Childhood degree..
Course topics
Montessori philosophy
Child development & Psychology
Observation and assessment
Early years environment
Childcare and health
Safety & First aid
Nutrition
Exercises of practical life
Special needs
Senses
Reading & writing
Children’s literature
Mathematics
Art and craft
Cultural subjects
Music and movement
Drama
Contemporary issues
Communications skills |
Course content
During the courses, you will study a wide variety of topics. We also give detailed instructions for using the teaching aids designed by Maria Montessori and used in Montessori schools world-wide.
Entry requirements
You must be over 17 years old, and have studied to GCSE level at least. Good spoken and written English are essential if you are to gain the maximum benefit from the course. Candidates for entry are assessed individually, so if you have any queries about your suitability for the course, please contact us.
Study commitment
Each part-time course lasts for one academic year of 30 weeks. Lectures are given in one six-hour or two three-hour sessions per week, giving a total of 210 hours. There are three additional seminars of 5 hours which students must attend. These are normally held on Saturdays. You will also be expected to study at home and to complete assignments. There are written and practical examinations at the end of the course.
In addition, there are other special interest seminars from time to time; these take around 6 hours, usually on a Saturday, and are not mandatory.
You can choose the study times which best suit your circumstances. The next available course will be starting in September 2010.
Each course includes with two 3-hour sessions each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays; students can choose between morning (9:30 to 12:30) or evening (6:00 to 9.00pm) sessions, whichever is most convenient for them.
Student Support
At MCI (Surrey) we place great importance on supporting our students to enable them to make the most of their time with us. Our courses are quite small, with about 20 students, which means that our friendly staff are able to help you through any difficulties you may have. We really want you to succeed!
Child care
We are not currently able to offer any child care facilities for students.
International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy
For the International Diploma, students must gain the Early Childhood Diploma and carry out a further 420 hours of assessed teaching practice.
The qualification is internationally recognised, and can be used towards an Early Childhood degree. Holders of the diploma can enrol at London Metropolitan University (which can be done as a correspondence course) and bypass the first year of the course. .
Fees
From February 2010 our fees are:
Course |
Registration |
Tuition (per term) |
Examination |
Total |
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Early Childhood |
£ 100 |
£ 835 |
£ 260 |
£ 2,865 |
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A discount of £175 is given if the whole year's tuition fees are paid in advance |
£ 2,690 |
International Diploma |
Teaching Practice fee: |
£ 750 |
Optional seminars |
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£ 40 each |
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The term fees include all lectures and the three mandatory seminars.
Other courses with MCI
MCI in London offers several courses that we are not currently able to support. These include:
- Full-time courses for Early Childhood Diploma
- Distance learning courses for those who are unable to get to a local centre
- Infant Toddler course: This course is open to anyone who holds the Early Childhood Diploma. When both courses have successfully been completed, a Nursery Foundation Teaching Diploma is awarded.
For more information, see MCI. |
