The AMI Assistants to Infancy (0–3) Diploma Course, organized by Montessori Vietnam Education Center (MVEC), is designed for individuals who wish to develop a profound understanding of and effectively support the development of children from birth to three years of age through the Montessori philosophy and methodology.
This internationally recognized program is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and is founded on the principle that education begins in the earliest years of life. The course includes more than 400 hours of academic instruction and a minimum of 250 hours of supervised observation and teaching practice, enabling participants to develop professional knowledge, practical skills, and a deep understanding of children's development during the first three years of life.
The AMI Assistants to Infancy (0–3) Diploma Course offers comprehensive professional preparation for educators, caregivers, and individuals committed to supporting the optimal development of infants and toddlers.
Grounded in Dr. Maria Montessori's educational philosophy and enriched by contemporary research in child development, the program prepares participants to create environments that nurture children's independence, confidence, and holistic development from birth.
The program covers the following major areas of study:
AMI Assistants to Infancy (0–3) Trainer
Julia Hilson is an AMI Trainer and educational consultant with more than 30 years of Montessori experience across the United Kingdom and Australia.
She holds AMI Diplomas for Assistants to Infancy (0–3), Primary (3–6), and Elementary (6–12), and serves internationally as an AMI Trainer, examiner, and consultant. She currently directs AMI Assistants to Infancy training programs in Australia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Vietnam, and Japan.
AMI Assistants to Infancy (0–3) Auxiliary Trainer
Kavya Chandrasekhar is an AMI Trainer and Montessori educator with more than 20 years of experience in India and internationally.
She holds AMI Diplomas for Assistants to Infancy (0–3), Primary (3–6), Elementary (6–12), and Adolescents (12–18). She is the Executive Director of the Montessori Institute of Bangalore, the founder of The Montessori School and Kriyasthala, and is a member of AMI's Training of Trainers Programme for the Assistants to Infancy (0–3) level.
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Students must attend at least 90% of all mandatory course components, including:
Theory lectures and material presentation sessions.
Required discussions, seminars, and workshops.
A minimum of 140 hours of supervised practice (for programs where this is required).
For blended learning courses, students must attend all scheduled in-person sessions as outlined in the course timetable.
Students are required to:
Complete and submit all required albums.
Complete all required course materials and assignments.
Complete all observation assignments and observation reports.
Successfully complete the required teaching practice according to the course schedule.
Students must successfully pass:
The written examination.
The oral and/or practical examination.
Students are expected to:
Adhere to the principles of academic integrity, including no plagiarism, cheating, or academic misconduct in assignments or examinations.
Respect copyright and intellectual property regulations relating to AMI materials and those of the training center.
Admission to the course does not guarantee the award of an AMI Diploma.
Students will be awarded the AMI Diploma only after successfully meeting all program requirements, including attendance, assignments, practicum, examinations, and all assessment criteria established by AMI.
If a student does not successfully complete any required component or is required to re-sit an examination, the process will follow AMI regulations and timelines.
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