Application

  • A non-refundable application fee of $150 is required.

    To complete your application your will need to provide:

    • Contact & Demographic Information

    • Acknowledgment/Proof of English Proficiency

    • Sponsorship details (if necessary)

    • Curriculum Vitae/Resume

    • Official Academic Transcript

    • Course-by-Course Evaluation of Transcript (if necessary)

    • A Personal Essay which should demonstrate your written communication ability and supports your application for admission

    • Three Letters of Recommendation, with at least two bing professional or academic

    • MNW is not able to provide Visa support for international learners at this time.

    • Whitworth University can offer F-1 visas for learners enrolled in the M.Ed program. See Degree Programs page for details.

    • Applicants who graduated from universities outside the United States, are required to submit a Course-by-Course Evaluation of their Educational Records.

    • Proficiency in English is critical to success in MNW program, as instruction will not occur in any language other than English.

Admission Criteria

We encourage everyone interested in becoming a Montessori teacher to apply. We consider all applicants with a variety of life experiences and educational journeys. The following are qualities we’ve identified as indicators of successful program participation:

  • Desire to support human development in positive and life-affirming directions including Anti Bias Education

  • Clear oral and written communication

  • Capacities for organization, time management, and attention to detail

  • Ability to collaborate within a community

  • Commitment to alternative education

  • Confidently operate personal computers, Google Shared Drives, Google Calendar, and Zoom

  • Academic skills for success in a comprehensive and intensive course of study; ideally a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any field, with a 2.75 GPA – Exceptions are made on an individual basis.

Applications for 2027-2028 AMI Diploma Programs will open later this year. Details will be announced in our newsletter.

  • 2027-2028 AMI 0-3 Diploma Program | TBD

  • 2027-2028 AMI 3-6 Diploma Program | TBD

  • 2027-2028 AMI 6-12 Diploma Program | TBD

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