Become a
Certified Montessori Educator
Hands-on, in-person diploma program designed to prepare passionate educators to guide young learners
aged 2.5 to 6 years.
September 2025 Enrollment
Now Open!
JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Learn More
Why Choose MMTTC?
Transform Your Passion Into a Purposeful Career.
We don’t just teach Montessori—we live it. With over 40 years of experience, MMTTC provides an authentic, hands-on teacher training experience that empowers adult learners to become nurturing, creative, and confident Montessori educator.
- In-Person Training in the GTA (Pickering Campus)
- 500-Hour Supervised Practicum
- Small Class Sizes with Personalized Instruction
- Flexible Part-Time Schedule (Wed Evenings & Saturdays)
Start Date: September 2025
Start Your Journey Toward a Meaningful Career in Montessori Education.
Program Overview
Our comprehensive curriculum covers Montessori philosophy, materials, and classroom leadership. Students will complete 500 practicum hours in an approved Montessori environment, supported by experienced faculty.
- Location: Pickering, ON (view map)
- Schedule: Part-time (Wed evenings + Saturdays)
- Start Date: September 2025
- Format: In-person training with classroom-based practicum
Who Should Enrol?
- Montessori Assistants looking to formalize their training
- Early Childhood Educators seeking new approaches
- Career changers passionate about working with children
- Parents or caregivers ready to transition into education
- Newcomers to Canada seeking recognized credentials
What You’ll Gain
- Understand and apply Montessori philosophy with confidence
- Lead child-centered, hands-on learning environments
- Develop spiritually as a Montessori guide
- Earn a diploma from a college in the MACTE accreditation process
- Be job-ready for Montessori roles in schools across Canada and internationally
Step Into a Career That Inspires Young Minds, and Transforms Your Future.
Course Fees
| Application Processing: | $ 150 |
| MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) Fee: | $ 250 |
| Examination Fees | $ 150 |
| Tuition Fee | $ 7,020 |
| Monthly Fee September 1, 2025 – May 1, 2026 inclusive | $ 780 |
| Total Fees | $ 7,570 |
Make a Difference. Start Your Montessori Teaching Journey Now.
Course Requirements
Applicants must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED, foreign credential assessment etc.)
- pass a literacy assessment administered by the College
Download & Fill Out Our Application
Documents applicants must submit with their application:
- A current resume
- Transcript
- Two letters of reference: employer and personal
- Written Observation of a Montessori Classroom
- A current vulnerable sector screening
- Proof of immunizations and TB screening
- A recent passport photo
- Application processing fee
An interview will be arranged when the completed application package has been received. The applicant will complete the literacy assessment at the time of the interview.
Registration will be complete upon acceptance following the personal interview and successful literacy assessment.
Begin Your Path to Becoming a Confident, Certified Montessori Educator.
What You’ll Gain as a Graduate
Our Montessori Early Childhood Diploma Course is more than a certification—it’s a transformation.
At Montessori Mantra Teachers’ Training College, we equip adult learners with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and confidence to become effective, compassionate Montessori educators for children aged 2.5 to 6 years.
✔ Deep Understanding of Montessori Philosophy
Learn the core principles and methodology of Montessori education, including hands-on, experiential learning and child-centered teaching practices.
✔ Real Classroom Experience
Complete a 500-hour supervised practicum in an approved Montessori classroom. Build the practical skills you need to manage a learning environment that fosters independence, creativity, and growth.
✔ Small Class Sizes & Personalized Mentorship
Benefit from an intimate, supportive learning environment where faculty members know your name and guide your journey every step of the way.
✔ Personal & Professional Growth
Discover your role not just as a teacher, but as a Montessori guide. Our program supports your personal and spiritual development, helping you grow into a grounded, reflective, and empowering presence for your students.
✔ Career-Ready Confidence
Graduate with the skills and insight to lead your own classroom, implement the Montessori method with integrity, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children.
Your Path to Becoming a Montessori Educator Starts Here
Want to learn more? Our team is happy to guide you.
Contact our Registrar’s Office to begin your journey.
Enrollment is currently open for our September 2025 cohort.
