In fall 2022 and spring 2023, we will offer another 3-6 orientation courses in German and English.
New course format
The orientation course (formerly assistant course) now consists of two parts. This allows the different needs of different prospective students to be better accommodated and met.
This new format has been developed and certified by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).
| Part 1 Orientation Course | Online | Theory: Introduction to the Montessori philosophy, basics of Montessori education Course content | Suitable for all | AMI Certificate Orientation Course |
| Part 2, option 1 Assistant Course | On site | Practice: Implementation of the theory in the classroom Course content | Suitable for assistants in a Montessori facility | AMI Certificate Assistant Course |
| Part 2, option 2 Parent Course | On site | Practice: Implementation of the theory at home Course content | Suitable for parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, babysitters, nannies and all people who care for children in a private environment or at home | Certificate of participation from Montessori CH |
The following course combinations are possible:
Part 1 only: graduation with an AMI certificate for the orientation course.
Part 1 and part 2, option 1: graduation with an AMI certificate for the orientation course and the assistant course
Part 1 and part 2, option 2: Graduation with an AMI certificate for the orientation course and a participation certificate “Implementation of Montessori pedagogy in the home environment” from Montessori CH.
Course dates Part 1 Orientation Course | Fall 2022 (online)
| Mon 26.09.2022 / Tue 27.09.2022 / Thurs 28.09.2022 | 18.00-20.30 |
| Sat 01.10.2022 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sun 02.10.2022 | 09.00-15.00 |
| Mon 31.10.2022 / Tue 01.11.2022 / Thurs 03.11.2022 | 18.00-20.30 |
| Sat 05.11.2022 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sun 06.11.2022 | 09.00-15.00 |
Additionally 7 hours are to be fulfilled individually as assignments
Course dates Part 1 Orientation Course | Spring 2023 (online)
| Mon 06.03.2023 / Tue 07.03.2023 / Thurs 09.03.2023 | 18.00-20.30 |
| Sat 11.03.2023 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sun 12.03.2023 | 09.00-15.00 |
| Mon 17.04.2023 / Tue 18.04.2023 / Thurs 20.04.2023 | 18.00-20.30 |
| Sat 22.04.2022 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sun 23.04.2022 | 09.00-15.00 |
Additionally 7 hours are to be fulfilled individually as assignments
Course dates Part 2, option 1: Assistant Course | Fall 2023 (on site)
| Sat 12.11.2022 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sun 13.11.2022 | 09.00-16.00 |
| Sat 19.11.2022 | 08.30-16.30 |
Course dates Part 2, option 1: Assistant Course | Spring 2023 (on site)
| Fr 05.05.2023 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sat 06.05.2023 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sun 07.05.2023 | 09.00-16.00 |
Course dates Part 2, option 2: Parent Course | Spring 2023 (on site)
| Sat 03.06.2023 | 08.30-16.30 |
| Sun 04.06.2023 | 09.00-15.00 |
Course costs
Part 1, Orientation Course: CHF 980.-
Part 2, option 1 Assistant Course: CHF 380.-
Part 2, option 2 Parent Course: CHF 320.-