Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Montessori teacher training online?
Our programs are all offered via hybrid or blended delivery with some content partially or entirely online and the remaining presented at the in-person sessions. The proportion of online and in-person delivery varies from one training level to another and is specified in the specific course schedules which may be accessed from MEIPN Resources
Can I take the training in stages over a longer period of time?
Yes. We can offer some flexibility in timeframe and sometimes even recommend this based on student circumstances. Discuss this with the MEIPN coordinator of your program level to work out a schedule that fits your needs.
Do you offer care for my child/children while I'm in class?
MEIPN is not set up to offer childcare. Please make arrangements for your child to be cared for either at home, at summer camp at your local Montessori school, or elsewhere. We strongly suggest that you also have a plan in place for backup childcare in case your child becomes sick or your primary care provider is not available.
Does MEIPN provide summer housing?
If you are coming from out of town, please consult the list below for links to nearby hotels offering weekly rates. Students sometimes share a room in these facilities to decrease costs.
Other students have secured housing with families enrolled in local Montessori schools by submitting a “Summer Housing Wanted” ad to that school for inclusion in the school’s newsletter. Some have found housing using websites such as Airbnb.com or VRBO.com.
MEIPN assumes no responsibility for housing arrangements made with third parties and highly recommends students engage in agreements utilizing best business practices (background checks, written agreements in place, etc.).
Extended Stay America
923 228th Ave. SE
Bothell, WA 98021
Contact the hotel for information about rooms and rates. This hotel requires automobile transportation.
Residence Inn-Seattle NE-Bothell
11920 NE 195th St.
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 485-3030
Residence Inn Bothell
Contact the hotel for information about rooms and rates. This hotel is a moderate walk from our campus.
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson-Bothell
19333 North Creek Parkway
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 485-5557
www.countryinns.com/bothell.wa
Contact the hotel for information about rooms and rates. This hotel is across the street from our campus.
I don’t have a job in a Montessori school now, but I want to take the training. Will that work?
A significant part of your training will be your internship in a Montessori school. It is best to have this in place before your training starts, so you will be ready to begin in time to fulfill the required internship over a full school year MEIPN has to pre-approve these sites to ensure authenticity. Contact MEIPN coordinators to advise you on how to look for a position and whether a potential school meets requirements.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes, we have a payment plan. This is detailed in MEIPN Tuition and Fees
Do I have to take the TOEFL?
Applicants who received most of their high school and college education in a language other than English (i.e. outside the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom, etc.) must provide evidence of their English proficiency in order to ensure their academic and practicum success. For options see pages 28 -29 of the MEIPN Student Catalog
I obtained my degree outside the United States. Do I need to have it evaluated?
Yes, you will need to work with a service such as World Education Services to have your degree evaluated. The results must be sent directly to MEIPN.
I'm working as an assistant in a Montessori classroom now. Can I use this time for my internship?
The American Montessori Society’s policy is that internships must follow or come at the same time as your academic work coursework. This ensures that during your internship, you will be using the new Montessori skills and knowledge you are gaining in your classes. Working as an assistant before beginning the training program will enrich your understanding of all your coursework, but it does not meet the requirement for your internship.
What if I would like to teach in other parts of the U.S. or even abroad
The American Montessori Society’s diploma is recognized throughout the United States and the world. This means that your work will be recognized, and administrators will know the quality of the training you have received. Some of our graduates have enjoyed working abroad. Here are some factors to consider:
You will probably need more than basic language skills in the language of the country unless you are hired as an English teacher.
Montessori schools are primarily private, both here and worldwide, and therefore predominately serve families that can afford tuition. This means that most of the world's countries, being poorer than the U.S., will have fewer Montessori schools.
Pay for teachers is quite low in many countries, especially pay for working with pre-school-aged children.
