The maximum allotted time is 12 months. However, one can finish as early as one can. The earlier one finishes the assignments related to each module, attends 20 Days Workshops, and takes the final examination, the earlier we award the diploma.

To conveniently finish the course in 10 months, it requires you to devote about three hours to reading the manuals, and two hours to the online learning management system (to watch training videos, and presentations and solve quizzes and submit assignments) per week. So collectively it requires approximately five hours per week.

 Yes, you may speed up and finish the course as soon as you can. The earlier you submit all your assignments and take the final online examination, the earlier you get your diploma.

 You will get your diploma within 4 weeks after your final assessment.

Yes, each student is allocated two personal tutors, who are available online (on the phone and on internet applications like skype, whatsapp, etc.) to support you whenever you face any difficulty.

You submit your assignments and projects on the Learning Management System online or send them via regular post offline. The score of the quizzes is automatically recorded in your online grade book. However, your projects and assignments are marked by your tutor, and the score is then added to your grade book.

You can always improve your grades by redoing an assignment or quiz. However, this is possible before you have taken your final examination.

Yes, you can request your tutor for an extension. However, we recommend and expect our students to finish all the requirements within 12 months at the maximum unless there is a serious problem involved.

The program includes premium quality 12 training manuals, supported by a complete set of training videos in all curriculum areas, along with unmatched human and technological support provided through our e-learning platform. You also get 20 Days of Montessori Workshop (practicum) for free. We believe that this is, by far, the most up-to-date, comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective distance learning course in Montessori teaching available anywhere in the world.

In our Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) Diploma Program you get;

• 12 Fully Coloured Training Manuals
• Access to Montessori Training Videos
• Access to the Online Learning Management System
• 1 Year of Tutorial support

The coursework includes the same complete Montessori Early Childhood (3 to 6) curriculum required by any international Montessori certification. The course content has been divided into 12 modules namely;

• Module 1: Introduction to Montessori and Her Method
• Module 2: Exercises of Practical Life (EPL)
• Module 3: Exercises of Sensory Development
• Module 4: Language Manual A
• Module 5: Mathematics Manual A
• Module 6: Language Manual B
• Module 7: Math Manual B
• Module 8: Culture A (Geography and History Exercises)
• Module 9: Culture B (Zoology, Botany, and Science Experiments)
• Module 10: Handwork B
• Module 11: Montessori Cosmic and Peace Education
• Module 12: Montessori Classroom Administration

Each manual covers one of the course’s modules. Read more about the manuals by clicking here.

There are five types of assessments carried out online by our Learning Management System (LMS) to complete the course. Two of them are graded automatically, while the other two are graded by the tutors. The final one is graded partially by the tutors, and partially, automatically by the LMS.

• Online SCORM Based Lessons: SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM). In simple terms, it ensures that the learner follows a fixed set of paths through the training materials, and does not skip. It permits the learner to “bookmark” their progress when taking breaks. It also automatically scores achieved by the learner. When you click on a SCORM-based lesson, it guides you automatically through the lesson, videos, presentations, etc.
• Online Quizzes: These include simple objective-type questions like matching, choosing the right answers, true and false, etc. The grading is automatic.
• Online Projects: Sometimes the LMS (Learning Management System) requires you to prepare certain printable materials (like classified cards) that Montessori teachers prepare and then use in the class. In other instances, we require you to prepare materials and then take pictures. The projects are to be uploaded on the LMS. The tutors grade your projects.
• Assignments: The assignments include subjective type (essay type) questions that encourage you to thoroughly read the key topics in the manuals. The solved assignments are also to be uploaded on the LMS.
• Final Examination: At the completion of all the above requirements of each module in the coursework, the trainee can take the final online examination. It’s two and a half hours of online examination containing quizzes, short answer questions, and essay-type questions.

At Montessori Pakistan, you cannot fail as we believe in the “try again philosophy” and redoing things. You can always improve upon your grades by redoing any assessment.

No, the program does not require any internship.

Yes, PMC and Montessori Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. was registered with NAVTTC – National Vocational & Technical Training Commission in September 2024. NAVTTC is the supreme government authority and regulator created under the act of Parliament (NAVTTC Act 2011), for technical education & vocational training throughout Pakistan. PMC and Montessori Pakistan’s role is now limited to the execution of training only. The diploma, however, will be awarded by NAVTTC after a PMC trainee has successfully passed the examination held by NAVTTC.  
NAVTTC certificates are recognized nationally and internationally. NAVTTC certificates/diplomas will be recognized/attested by other government bodies such as MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Note: PMC graduates who have already acquired PMC diplomas before September 2024, are encouraged to register for NAVTTC examination to get a government-recognized diploma.

All participants completing our Montessori Early Childhood 3 – 6) Training Program after September 2024 will be awarded a diploma by NAVTTC upon the successful completion of the course.

Note: PMC graduates who have acquired PMC diplomas before September 2024, are encouraged to register for NAVTTC examination to get a government-recognized diploma.

Our trainees and graduates are highly satisfied and happy with the quality of our training programs. Most refer to them as life-changing events after completion. Please check reviews on Google or our Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/PMC.PK ) which has more than 600,000 followers. We have our trainees and successful graduates everywhere in Pakistan. Ask and most likely there will be someone in your vicinity, school, or friends’ circle who has already attended one of our programs. We are sure that you will hear all the good things about us. 

Montessori-trained educators are in high demand not just in Pakistan but all over the world. Due to a recent wave of parents’ increased awareness, competition among private schools, and multiple research proving Montessori children to be performing better, the demand for Montessori teachers has soared. 

We frequently get requests to refer our graduates for jobs from Montessori schools all over Pakistan. Although the Montessori diploma is a feather in the crown when you apply for a Montessori job, it does not depend solely on it. There are several other factors that an employer may be looking for including language skills, knowledge, command over Montessori, personality, other academic/teaching qualifications, and prior experience.

Like any other training institute, college, or university, we cannot guarantee you a job. However, we assure you that Montessori-trained individuals are in high demand, and our graduates are currently employed in Montessori schools all over Pakistan.

MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) and AMI accreditations are recognized worldwide. However, they charge approximately USD 400 per trainee for their recognition, which we believe is impossible for most candidates in Pakistan. We are closely monitoring the developments at MACTE and will apply for accreditation if they ever offer a lower per-candidate fee for trainees in developing countries like Pakistan.

AMI, AMS and IMC are renowned and well-recognized Montessori organizations.

AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) was established by Dr. Maria Montessori and her son (Mario) in 1929. AMI has its headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. AMI advocates and believes in the purity of the Montessori Method. According to AMI Montessori philosophy and curriculum should be implemented and materials should be used precisely in a way that is consistent with the original approach of Dr. Maria Montessori. AMI Montessori early childhood training program is of one full year duration and completely residential (in-class training). AMI is against distance Montessori training. The program usually costs USD 6000 to USD10,000 depending upon the location. Like anyone else, you can also become an AMI member. You can learn more about AMI membership benefits and fees by clicking on this link http://ami-global.org/members.

AMS (American Montessori Society) was established by Nancy McCormick Rambusch (an AMI Montessori Trained Teacher) in 1960 in the USA. AMS interprets Montessori philosophy differently and believes that aspects of the Montessori method should be modified to accommodate the culture and era. AMS followers believe in the enhancement of the system and incorporation of outside resources, materials, and ideas. AMS training programs require that students spend a minimum of 840 hours (or six months) in their programs to graduate. AMS also does not offer distance learning options. You can learn more about AMS membership’s benefits and fees by clicking on this link http://amshq.org/Get-Involved/Become-a-Member .

IMC  (International Montessori Council) is a relatively newer organization dedicated to the promotion of Montessori method. IMC offers excellent Montessori school accreditation programs. There is no IMC training program as yet. However, they offer MACTE accredited training programs through The Center for Guided Montessori Studies. IMC’s MACTE accredited 18 months Early Childhood (3 – 6) programs require residential sessions of 120 hours that take place over 2 and a half weeks and a practicum requirement – a 9-month internship, student teaching 5 days a week for a half-day in a Montessori Early Childhood classroom. The course costs around USD 6000+.

Montessori Pakistan is NOT related to AMS, AMI or IMC. Montessori Pakistan strictly adheres to its philosophy of making Montessori training accessible and affordable in Pakistan, which is not possible while being affiliated with these esteemed organizations.

The answer is mostly no because only a few schools strictly require AMI or AMS trained teachers, mostly because they are hard to find. There aren’t enough AMI or AMS trained teachers available (and never will be) to meet the ever-growing demand for trained Montessori teachers.

According to a survey conducted by NAMTA (AMI) in MONTESSORI SCHOOL SALARY SURVEY 2005, page 24 mentions,

“Few schools explicitly cited either an AMI or an AMS diploma as a prerequisite. In addition, there was no significant difference in salary among individuals with Montessori credentials from various associations.”

Moreover, the number of Montessori schools with affiliations with AMS or AMI is much smaller than the non-affiliated schools. Out of which even the affiliated school regularly hire Montessori-trained teachers from non-affiliated training centers. Most school administrators prefer to hire the right teacher for their leaners rather than the right diploma holders. 

Any individual or institution can get such affiliations or memberships from international Montessori organizations against a nominal annual fee. Such memberships/affiliations are often confused with accreditation, which they do not have. Such affiliations are used for cosmetic purposes by some institutes which does not affect the quality or recognition of that program. 

The typical benefits of such international memberships/affiliations include; regular newsletters, periodic journals, discounts in their conferences, and other services and products for the members. 

Anyone can come across a biased school administrator. The same can happen to an AMI-trained teacher. However, on the basis of recent surveys and feedback from our graduates, we can assure you that such instances are rare and most Montessori employers value the skills of the candidate rather than the diploma.

Secondly, Montessori training is an additional skillset to your existing academic and teaching qualifications. It isn’t everything the employers are looking for.