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3⁠–⁠6 Diploma Course

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At a Glance

Dates
June 2, 2026 – July 9, 2027
Format
Ages 3–6 · Blended
Location
Online and on-site at WMI
Trainer
Jennifer Shields, AMI 3–6 Trainer
Tuition
$14,500

All courses must reach minimum enrollment in order to begin, or may be canceled. At least 55% of an AMI diploma course is held in person.

Jennifer Shields

Faculty

Jennifer Shields

Director of 3–6 Training

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Tuition & Fees

  • Application fee: $100, non-refundable
  • Tuition: $14,500
  • Payment plans: Three payment plans are available. Details are coming.
  • Books: approximately $175
  • AMI membership: $60–$125
  • Materials for albums and material making: Cost varies, budget $500-$800

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Admissions

Please refer to the Admissions page for more information on English proficiency requirements and documents that you will need to provide during the application process.

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From our community

Voices from the training

  • Primary (3–6)
  • Diploma

“WMI primary training thoroughly versed me in Montessori theory and abundantly prepared me to offer excellent presentations, but more importantly it invited me, after many years already in this work, to enter even more deeply into the spiritual transformation necessary to be truly present to children.”

Jenny Luetkemeyer · Primary diploma
  • Primary (3–6)
  • Diploma

“I graduated from WMI with my AMI Primary Diploma in 2008. The authentic, high-fidelity training has been vital in my development as a Montessori guide, Montessori parent, and Montessori school founder and head of school.”

Kavitha Mehta · Primary diploma
  • Primary (3–6)
  • Diploma

“I was supplied with a very robust foundation so that I know HOW to work within this world. I was also given enough information so that if there was flexibility to design my own activities, based on the specific need of a particular child, I will be able to do it.”

Meagan Healy · Primary diploma
  • Primary (3–6)
  • Diploma

“Attending the Primary Montessori academic course at WMI is one of the most wise decisions I have ever made. It is a warm and welcoming community. I would definitely recommend the course to my friends who are curious or wanted to learn more about Montessori.”

Siliang L. · Primary diploma
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