ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI - AMI INTERNACIONAL

AMI INTERNACIONAL
ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI
      TEACHER TRAINING (6-12)
                  in Girona (Spain)

Three-summer course (2019-2021)

This year marks the 100 anniversary of Dr. Montessori’s first international teacher training in
Barcelona, Spain, where she introduced for the first time the materials and methods for teaching
elementary school children. MIRTC (Montessori Palau International Research and Training
Center) wants to commemorate her rich legacy by reintroducing the AMI International
Elementary Teacher Training (6-12), a unique opportunity to become highly skilled, highly
qualified Montessori guides.

The AMI International Elementary Teacher Training course is a rigorous program that both
prepares and challenges teachers in the arduous task of guiding children aged 6 to 12 to
develop the fullness of their individual human potential.

Teachers learn to better respond to the child’s inner guide at this stage of development, that is,
through Cosmic Education, the keystone of the Montessori elementary classroom and the path
through which children develop a global vision of humanity, the universe and their own lives
within it. In this context, the acquisition of basic skills and the development of social, cultural
and moral values becomes an essential part of the children’s growth, as they progress from
childhood to maturity and fully adapt to their global environment.

The training course helps students to discover for themselves the fundamental aspects
underlying the Montessori approach. They gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding
of Montessori principles and applications by fully immersing in the Montessori pedagogy and
its educational practices. They become skilled at creating a safe and stimulating prepared
environment in which the child can fully develop, the fundamentals of the Montessori
pedagogy, and they establish stronger habits of observation, reflection and experimentation
that will serve them well throughout their career.

The course is offered over a three-summer period (2019-2021) and leads to the AMI Montessori
Diploma for 6-12 years of age, which has been internationally recognized for its high quality
standards and authenticity.

The training course director, worldwide renowned Dr. Kay M Baker, our staff, the facilities, the
city of Girona, its surroundings and its special climate, ensure that this training will benefit you
and, more importantly, the children of the world.

We welcome you and ask you to join us!

LOCATION
The course will be delivered at the MIRTC center located at the Montessori Palau Girona,
Spain, at the following address:
Carrer Camí Vell de Fornells, 33
17003 Girona
SPAIN

For further information:
www.mirtc.com | www.cursosmontessori.com
info@cursosmontessori.com

CALENDAR
2019: From June 27th to July 19th– AMI Montessori Primary Foundation Course
      From July 24th to August 13th (July 25th school day)
2020: From June 25th to August 14th
2021: From June 28th to August 13th

*Course entry requirements: AMI Montessori Primary Foundation Course or AMI Primary
(3-6 years) Diploma

COURSE HOURS
Foundation course: 150 hours
Theory and supervised practice: 540 hours
Observation and practice: 210 hours
Review and exams: 60 hours

SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm

TRAINING FACULTY
Jamie Rue, Maria Roth, Daniel Cañigueral and Eduard Vilanova.

LANGUAGES
The program is multilingual, which allows submitting work in different languages. Lectures
are delivered both in English and Spanish. The materials are in English, Spanish and also in
Catalan. Please contact us for other interpretation or translation needs.

COURSE FEES AND TUITION
Inscription: 1.850,00 €
Course (exams included): 10.850,00 €
Foundation Course: 1.400,00 €

*Costs related to the purchase of books, supplies and materials, meals and accommodation,
and other living expenses are not included.

FEE SCHEDULE
Inscription: 1.850,00€
Due by June 30th, 2019: 1.400,00 € (Foundation course) and 3.000,00 €
Due by June 15th, 2020: 4.750,00 €
Due by June 15th, 2021: 3.100,00 €

We can arrange a different payment plan if needed. Please contact us for more information.

OBSERVATION AND PRACTICE
Students must complete three weeks of observation and four weeks of practice in a Montessori
classroom led by an AMI Elementary trained teacher. In Montessori Palau Girona there are 16
Montessori Elementary classrooms.

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION
There are many options for accommodation in Girona and the MIRTC would be pleased to
assist teachers in their search. The Center does not arrange accommodation, therefore it is
highly advisable to book accommodation early. Daily lunch can be provided at the course
venue for an additional charge. Public bus transportation is readily available.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
The internationally recognized diploma of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
is granted upon completion of the course requirements: attendance at lectures, supervised
practice sessions, observation and practice teaching; submission of classroom materials and
albums; passing marks on written theory and practical examinations, and oral examinations
conducted by examiners of the Association Montessori Internationale.

CONTACT
www.mirtc.com
info@cursosmontessori.com
dcanyigueral@montessori-palau.net
Phone numbers: +34972417608, +34972417676
School website: www.montessori-palau.net