New Early Childhood Application for Admission

Early Childhood Application for Admission - PART 1

Requirements

$100 non-refundable application fee due with submission

EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATION (ages 2½–6):

Full Certification requires a bachelor’s degree. Graduates are awarded a Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Certificate.

Associate Certification requires a high school diploma. Graduates are awarded a Montessori Early Childhood Associate Teaching Certificate

4 Steps to Certification

Online study: 8 months

In‐person Summer Residency: 3 weeks, locations and dates to be determined (120 hrs.)

Student teaching (Internship/Practicum) at a Montessori school local to you: 9 months

Final Practical Exam

QUESTIONS?

Call: (406) 284‐2160 or Email: admissions@ageofmontessori.org

Personal Information

Program

How did you first hear about Age of Montessori?

If you selected "Other," please explain.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Maiden Name

Ethnicity

Gender

Birth Date

Social Security No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

Yes No Not Selected

Contact Information

Street

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postcode

Country

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Education

College/School/Training Program

Degree/Major/Certificate

School(s) attended

Transcripts

Copy is acceptable. If not readily available, you may email at a later time to admissions@ageofmontessori.org

Experience

List your relevant work experience in the last five years in child education, especially any Montessori-related experience, most recent experience first.

Essay

Write at least 300 words in English to tell us why you desire training in Montessori education. Use 12‐point font on letter‐sized paper, and include your name at the top of the page.

Essay

References

Please provide two (2) references from non-relatives. Click to download the required Reference Form. Upload the completed forms below. Note: You may also email the completed forms at a later time to admissions@ageofmontessori.org.

Reference #1

Reference #2

Technology Requirements

Windows, Macintosh or Linux Computer with high speed internet access, email, word processing, videoconferencing software (Zoom), video camera, current anti‐virus software (such as AVG, McAfee or Norton); Adobe Acrobat Reader, available free at: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Computer Skills Required

Ability to:

Connect to and navigate the Internet using a browser
Send, receive, and add attachments to email
Basic word processing
Open, save, and manage files
Watch videos
Use video conferencing software (Zoom)

Tuition Overview

Tuition PLAN A: One Payment of $8,115
Due before program start date

Tuition PLAN B: Installment Plan $8,415

Down Payment	$2,200
Setup & Admin. Fee	$300
Due before program start date	$2,500

$422.50 paid monthly for 14 months

(Charged to your credit/debit account on the 15^th
of each month.)

*Declined/late payment or modification fees, if any,
will be charged separately.

What Happens When You Submit Part 1

A $100 non-refundable application fee is due with your application.

After you submit this portion of the application, you will be contacted by a faculty member to schedule an interview by phone or by Zoom at a mutually convenient time.

Application Part 2: If you are accepted as a student, you will receive an email directing you to Part 2 to select your payment plan and sign your Tuition Contract. Part 2 should then be completed as soon as possible, especially if a sponsor will be paying all or part of your tuition. If you have any questions prior to completing Part 2, please contact Financial Services: financialservices@ageofmontessori.org or (406) 284-2160.

After completing Part 2, your tuition down payment may be made at any time up to the start date of your program. You will be allowed to enter your program after the tuition down payment has been made.

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