Welcome to AMTI Global
Montessori teacher education for educators, schools and centres across Australia, the United States and China. Flexible online programs, grounded in the Montessori approach.
Use this global page to choose your region and explore pathways that fit your context, time zone and local requirements.
Not in one of these regions yet? You're welcome to explore our Australian site while we expand.
Who we are
The Australian Montessori Training Institute (AMTI) is a specialist provider of Montessori teacher education. We design flexible, research-informed programs that support educators, leaders and communities to offer high-quality Montessori environments wherever they are in the world.
Designed for real classrooms
Our programs combine interactive online modules, live classes and guided practice, helping you connect Montessori philosophy with what happens in the classroom every day.
Quality and regional alignment
AMTI works with Montessori organisations and partners in different regions to ensure that programs reflect high standards of Montessori education and respond to local requirements.
What you can expect
- Online learning built in Articulate Rise, with a modern, accessible interface.
- Live classes and mentoring with experienced Montessori trainers.
- Region-specific cohorts and schedules for Australia, the US and China.
- Pathways spanning 0β3, 3β6, 6β12 and adolescent programs.
Why Montessori?
In this short video, Mark Powell explores why Montessori matters in today's world, and how prepared environments support children to explore, concentrate and create with confidence.
Share this with families, colleagues or your wider community as an introduction to Montessori education.
Program pathways across age ranges
Across all regions, AMTI programs follow a consistent Montessori framework and are adapted to local requirements, regulations and community needs.
Infant & Toddler
Foundations in care, attachment and the prepared environment for the youngest children, with a strong focus on relationships and responsive practice.
Early Childhood
Core Montessori philosophy, materials and practice in Cycle 1 / Casa classrooms, including practical life, sensorial, language and mathematics.
Elementary
Cosmic education, key lessons and big work that support exploration, reasoning and collaboration in the second plane of development.
Adolescent
Montessori approaches to adolescence, community and meaningful work, with environments that respect growing independence and identity.
Schools & Centres
Whole-team professional learning, mentoring and implementation support, tailored to your setting and stage of your Montessori journey.
Online with live support
Interactive modules plus live sessions in region-friendly time zones, so educators can learn at their own pace while staying connected to trainers and peers.
Who we work with
AMTI supports both individual educators and whole organisations. Whether you're new to Montessori or deepening existing practice, there is a pathway for you.
Individual educators
For educators, assistants and student teachers wanting to understand Montessori more deeply and bring it into their daily work.
Build a foundation in Montessori philosophy, gain age-range specific knowledge and develop confidence with materials, observation and prepared environments.
Schools & centres
For leaders building or strengthening Montessori programs across classrooms and cycles.
Upskill teams with consistent training, align practice with Montessori standards and local regulations, and plan staged implementation across your community.
Quality and regional alignment
AMTI works with Montessori organisations and partners in different regions to ensure that programs reflect high standards of Montessori education and respond to local requirements.
Montessori-centred
All AMTI programs are grounded in the Montessori approach, with a focus on authentic environments, materials and adult practice.
Region-specific details
Recognition, pathways and regulatory links differ by country. Visit your regional site for the most up-to-date information on local requirements.
Continuous refinement
Programs are reviewed and refined over time in response to new research, feedback from educators and evolving community needs.
Start your Montessori journey with AMTI
Choose your region to view courses, schedules and support options tailored to your context.