AMI 3-6 Diploma Course

“Let’s use the child’s own strength for their education.”

Maria Montessori


The new AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma Course starts on November 15, 2025.
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The next information evening for the course will take place on October 7, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. online via Zoom.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Montessori 3-6

After establishing the foundations of their personality, children enter the Montessori Children’s House at around the age of three. This is an environment specifically designed for children between the ages of three and six, where they can further develop their skills. Here, children learn through practical everyday activities, using all their senses and following their own interests and pace.

COURSE CONTENTS

Course topics

* Montessori theory
* Child development
* Practical life exercises
* Sensorial work
* Language
* Mathematics
* Art and culture
* Practice time with Montessori materials
* Material preparation
* Observations
* Internship

who is this course for?

A course for everyone

The AMI Montessori 3-6 Diploma Course is suitable for people who are interested in Montessori education for children aged three to six. In particular
* (prospective) Montessori teachers
* childcare professionals
* all daycare staff
* kindergarten teachers
* anyone who lives and works with children


Course information 2025-2026

COURSE DURATION

1 year starting November 15, 2025

TIMETABLE

You can find the detailed timetable here

COURSE LOCATION

Training Center Montessori CH, Bahnhofstrasse 13, 5012 Schönenwerd

Training Center Montessori CH, Bahnhofstrasse 13, 5012 Schönenwerd

COURSE LANGUAGE

The course will be held in German and translated into English

The course will be held in German and translated into English

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

* Students should be at least 18 years old
* Students must have completed vocational training, preferably in education or childcare
* Training as a FABE is an advantage

* Students should be at least 18 years old
* Students must have completed vocational training, preferably in education or childcare
* Training as a FABE is an advantage

COURSE FEE

Registration fee: CHF 500.-
Course fee: CHF 9’800.-
Examination fee: CHF 800.-

COURSE GUIDELINES

This document contains the guidelines for the course. All information about the course is summarized here.

BOOKLIST

In preparation, course participants are encouraged to read a few books.
You can find the book list here.

Download the registration form here





Our Training Center


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Our trainer

Mariza Hefty is a preschool educator/kindergarten teacher and AMI Director of Training for the 3-6-year-old child. She received her AMI 3-6 diploma from the Montessori International Training Center in Munich, Germany.

She began her professional career in early childhood education working in various daycare centers while running her own kindergarten for many years. She is also a mother of twins.

Additionally, Mariza works as a consultant for Montessori children’s houses as well as vocational school lecturer in Zurich and Lucerne for training childcare professionals.

Since 2023 she has been leading AMI 3-6 Orientation, Assistant and Diploma Courses at Montessori CH.


Questions?

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