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Application Process:

To apply for the AMI 12-18 Diploma Course, please follow these steps:

1. REVIEW THE APPLICATION FORM AND PREPARE all the information and documents needed for uploading before filling out the form. You must complete the form in one sitting; information entered is not saved if you exit the form.

The application form requires you to have ready:

A personal essay of 500-600 words explaining why you wish to participate in the AMI 12-18 diploma course, what special qualifications you bring to this work, and how you intend to use your experience. Please save this document as a .pdf or a .docx file.
Transcripts from your undergraduate study. This can be an unofficial transcript and should be saved as a .pdf, .jpeg, .jpg or .png file.
Any additional transcripts for post-undergraduate work you have completed. This can be an unofficial transcript and should be saved as a .pdf, .jpeg, .jpg or .png file.

2. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
Click on the “Open Application Form” button below to view the form. Complete all the fields (those with an *asterisk are required).

3. SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY AND TRANSCRIPTS: Click on the “Upload your Essay & Transcript Here” button below. Complete all the fields, including listing out the files you are including, and then upload the files requested using the “File Upload” button. Please upload your file as a .pdf or .docx.

4. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FEE: There is a non-refundable $100 application fee. The fee can be paid via credit card through this website; please reach out to laurie@IMTIOhio.org if you need to make an alternate payment.

5. REQUEST TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: These letters of recommendation should be written by colleagues or supervisors, preferably those who are familiar with you in a work setting. Referees can upload the letter of recommendation to this website (see below).

6. The DEADLINE to apply for the 2025-2026 course is January 15th, 2025. Spaces are limited and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as admissions occur on a rolling basis.

**Please note, your application will only be considered complete once your application form, uploaded documentation and payment are all received.

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Next Steps:

The Director of Training will review your application once all the above steps are completed and schedule an online interview with you.
You will receive notification from IMTI of your course acceptance status within 3-4 weeks of submitting your application materials and completing the interview.
Once accepted, please submit your non-refundable deposit of $1000 USD in order to hold your place in the course.
Year one tuition and fees must be by February 1st, 2025; Year two fees by June 1st, 2026.
Please reach out to us with any particular questions you may have about your application or attendance at the course. We look forward to seeing you!

Application Form:

PLEASE REMEMBER:
Click on the button below to view and/or complete the Application Form. Before you begin to complete the form, please remember to already have your essay and transcripts ready for uploading!

Online Application Submission for 2025-2026

Applicant's Name (as desired on the diploma)

First Name

Last Name

Email

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Address

Please type out your mailing address exactly as it should appear for the postal service

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City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

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Birthdate

Please note we keep all your information completely confidential and secure.

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Preferred Pronouns

IMTI does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression. In order to consider the needs of all our participants, please consider the following optional question: What personal pronouns do you prefer to use?

Emergency Contact Name

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Emergency Contact Relationship

Emergency Contact Phone Number

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Anticipated Employment Role

Current Employment

Please provide the name of your current employer (if applicable) and your current role.

Montessori Experience

Have you completed a prior Montessori Training or professional development in Montessori?

Montessori Diplomas

If yes, please provide the following information below: 1. Level of Training (please indicate if AMI) 2. Name or Location of your Training Center 3. Dates completed

Country of Birth:

Country of Nationality

I agree to the following Terms:

Terms: Non-Discrimination Clause: No person will be denied opportunity for education or be subject to discrimination in any project, program, or activity because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, handicap, or veteran status. Requirements: The applicant is assumed to have the necessary skills to pursue graduate level work. Among these are note-taking on oral lectures (taping is allowed only for cases of documented disability) and ability to write in an essay format. An AMI 12-18 Diploma is granted upon satisfactory completion of the program requirements, which include full attendance at lectures, observation and practice teaching hours, satisfactory completion of writing requirements, and written and oral examinations. ----------------- As the Association Montessori Internationale has proprietary rights to the curriculum, I promise not to use the material of the AMI 12-18 Diploma Course for training purposes, or to copy any of its parts without permission of AMI. By selecting "yes" you are agreeing to all terms outlined in this application.

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Submit your Personal Essay and Transcripts here:

Submit Letters of Recommendation here:

Letters of recommendation may also be mailed to the Institute directly.

Letter of Recommendation Form

Who is the author of this letter of recommendation?

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Referrer's Email Address

Referrer's phone number:

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Name of the Applicant:

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to the Applicant:

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Application Process:

To apply for the AMI 12-18 Diploma Course, please follow these steps:

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Submit Letters of Recommendation here:

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