Elementary (6-9, 6-12)

Elementary (6-9, 6-12)

About the course

Our two Programs prepare Adult Learners for the role of a Montessori Teacher in both Lower Elementary (6-9) or Lower & Upper Elementary (6-12) classrooms. Graduates get knowledge and practice to lead both bilingual and local language classrooms.

Graduates will earn an Elementary I-II credential from the American Montessori Society.

Key benefits of our Montessori Programs

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Encouraging Work-Life Balance

The program is designed to weave into your life, providing opportunities for growth both in your workplace and personal life.
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AMS Quality & Tradition

Courses are led by certified AMS Montessori professionals with decades of experience working in Montessori environments around the world.
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Location Flexibility & Authentic Environment

Authentic Montessori classrooms in Lab Schools in Prague-CZ, Hamar-NO or Amelia Island-FL, USA. You can combine our locations.
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Integrated Experience Based Learning

Blending theory and hands-on learning in carefully prepared Montessori environments with discussions, group work, online workshops and digital elements.

Choose your location and course:

Elementary I - II (6-12 years) Elementary I (6-9 years)

Prague, the Czech Republic

Prague, the Czech Republic
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Course Director: Judith Luman
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Onsite & Online blended course
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Place: Duhovka Elementary School
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Start: July 2nd, 2023
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Course Length: 2- or 3-week onsite sessions during 3 summer holidays + 3 onsite long-weekend seminars and online seminars during 3 academic years
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Schedule Cohort 2023

Course content:

  • 23 modules
  • 611 Academic hours
  • 1080 Practicum hours
Price: EUR 9 800
Prague register

Hamar, Norway

Hamar, Norway
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Course Director: Judith Luman
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Onsite & Online blended course
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Place: Hamar Montessoriskole
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Start: Spring 2024
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Course Length: 2- or 3-week onsite sessions during 3 summer holidays + 3 onsite long-weekend seminars and online seminars during 3 academic years
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Course content:

  • 23 modules
  • 611 Academic hours
  • 1080 Practicum hours
Price: EUR 9 800
Hamar register

Amelia Island, Florida, USA

Amelia Island, Florida, USA
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Course Director: Judith Luman
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Onsite & Online blended course
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Place: Amelia Island Montessori Elementary School
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Start: June 5th-11th, 2023
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Course Length: 2- or 3-week onsite sessions during 3 summer holidays + 3 onsite long-weekend seminars and online seminars during 3 academic years
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Course content:

  • 23 modules
  • 611 Academic hours
  • 1080 Practicum hours
Price: USD 9 500
Florida register

The all-inclusive early bird course tuition above includes:

  • In-class and online training sessions with AMS-qualified instructors
  • AMS and MACTE Adult Learner registration fees
  • Early Childhood Overview online course for Elementary training participants who do not hold an internationally recognized Early Childhood credential
  • Training manuals and other resources
  • 3 Practicum visits by our Practicum Consultant (2 in person and 1 online)
  • Free access to any training session as a refresher after graduation (if training site capacity allows)

Online information session

Applicants who would like to learn more information about our programs, time schedule, content, and outcomes can register for an online meeting with our Program Director Judith Luman for free.

What you will study

Early Childhood Overview

The Early Childhood Overview course is a compulsory pre-requisite to the Elementary I course for participants who do not hold a credential from an internationally recognized Early Childhood (2.5 - 6) course (AMS, AMI, or other MACTE accredited).

Academic phase

Classwork will include a combination of presentation, theory, and hands-on experience during supervised lab work. The academic part of the program is complemented by distance learning courses.

Practicum phase

The practicum experience is crucial for the transformation of a Montessori teacher. The Practicum can be done in a classroom with a Supervising Teacher or Self Directed. Observations and discussions with our experienced Field Supervisor will give the Interns support as they work toward Practicum completion. Two major projects are developed during the Practicum. The Practicum consists of at least 1,080 hours during a minimum of 1 school year in a classroom fulfilling AMS standards.

Duhovka Institute Instructors

  • Register on our website and pay the registration fee
  • After payment, you will receive a Student Handbook with all the information and a link to the Application Form by email
  • Complete the Application Form
  • Submit the Application with the required documents
  • If you have any questions, please email us at info@duhovkainstitut.cz or use the contact form
  • Application fee: EUR 100 / USD100 (this non-refundable fee is submitted with application)
  • Tuition fee: according course level - see above (payment may be made in full or in two halves, 5% discount in case of full tuition payment before the beginning of Summer 1)
  • Early Registration Discount 15%: from tuition
  • Group discounts available
  • School site large group training available
  • Program application
  • Professional resume
  • Motivation letter
  • University transcript (Bachelor’s degree minimum)
  • English language at an advanced level (at least B1 level according to CEFR)

Duhovka Institute Accreditation