A.M.I. 3-6 Orientation Certificate
Online Format
August 19th - 18th September, 2025
A.M.I. 3-6 Trainer - Carol Potts
The Association Montessori Internationale 3-6 Orientation Certificate Course is designed to offer an overview of the development of 3-6 aged tamaiti/child and a clear understanding of how Montessori principles and practice can help tamariki/children reach their full potential.
This 60-hour AMI 3-6 Orientation Certificate includes oral language development, aids to independence, the importance and coordination of movement, music, social development, the roles of the adults in the prepared environment and more.
The course offers 'live' online learning each Tuesday and Thursday evening 5.45 - 9.00p.m. (to suit those working) plus 30 hours of independent study and 9 hours of observation.
If you are;
* an ECE qualified kaiārahi/guide in a Montessori setting
* a parent, grandparent, nanny, carer or professional working alongside tamariki aged 2.6 - 6 years
* considering a career following Montessori principles
* seeking to aid human potential peacefully...this course is for you!
AMI 3-6 Director of Training - Carol Potts
Carol is an AMI 3-6 Trainer. She is a trustee of the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, the affiliated AMI training centre in Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is an AMI examiner, consultant and mentor and has offered workshops and training in Australia, Japan, China & Bahrain. Carol is one of the AMI training faculty in Beijing, China. She will be the Director of Training for the next AMI 3-6 Diploma commencing April 2026.
Registration Details
Download the course brochure with full course details here. Register online here. Ensure to register before Friday July 25th to be eligible for the early bird discount. We look forward to welcoming you on the course!
A.M.I. 0-3 Orientation Certificate
Online Format
September 16th - 9th October, 2025
A.M.I. 0-3 Trainer - Julia Hilson
This Course is a MUST for?
- Anyone with an interest in the profundity of human development during the first three years of life. Offering essential aids to support the unfolding personality.
- Kaiako, centre owners, administrators and professionals working with tamariki under three years.
The course also offers invaluable insights for parents, whānau and kaiārahi/guides regarding development from birth to three years. The content brings in current research in connection to Montessori's pedagogy.
It has been carefully crafted for Montessori Professionals and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of human development with particular attention to; how movement and language develop as crucial aids to life, plus the social and emotional attitudes and well being required to support babies, infants and their whānau. Don't miss out!
This 60-hour AMI 0-3 Orientation Certificate - 'live' ONLINE learning spans two evenings per week Tuesday and Thursdays 6-9p.m. plus occasional Saturdays 9-12noon (to suit those working) plus 27 hours of independent study and 9 hours of observation.
AMI 0-3 Director of Training - Julia Hilson
Julia Hilson is an AMI-accredited Director of Training for the Assistants to Infancy (0- 3).
She completed her AMI Children’s House (3-6) Diploma in Hampstead 35 years ago! In the years following, she has established Centres and ran classes in the UK and Australia. She also completed her AMI (6-12) Diploma in Bergamo, her AMI (0-3) Diploma on the Gold Coast (Australia) – as well as attending the inaugural Educateurs sans Frontieres gathering at Citta De Castella in 1999. She holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood and a Masters Degree in Education and holds Teacher Registration credentials in Australia.
As an AMI 0-3 Director of Training, Julia has completed Diploma Courses in Australia, UK, Japan, India and South Africa. She has also completed Assistants Courses in Australia, New Zealand, UK, South Africa, The Gambia and Nigeria. In between Training Julia works as a Consultant in the Torres Strait Islands, Aboriginal Communities and Long Day Care settings in Australia.
Registration Details
Download the course brochure and registration form here. Register online here. Ensure to register before Friday August 22nd to be eligible for the early bird discount.
We look forward to welcoming you on the course!