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The Australian training centre for Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training courses

02/11/2026

... And it's a wrap!
Our final TiPs (Theory into Practice Series) session for 2026 was delivered this evening, bringing another year of professional learning to a close. Now it's time to turn our attention to 2027!

We're always delighted to hear from you about the topics you'd like us to revisit, explore further, or introduce in future sessions. Your feedback helps shape our professional development program. Help us to help you!

Thank you to everyone who has participated throughout the year, both online and in person. We appreciate your enthusiasm, engagement and commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.

Our 2027 Training and Professional Development calendar will be available on the SMTC website soon. We look forward to learning with you again next year!

31/10/2026

Tomorrow night in our last TiPS session for 2026! Join AMI 3-6 Trainer, Amy Kirkham, online on Monday 2 November from 7pm-8.30pm (AEDT) to discuss the importance of an educator’s continuous self-reflection and investment into personal development in order to continue to meet and support the changing needs of the children in your care.

Cost: AUD $25 +GST
Audience: 3-6 Educators (but all are welcome)
To Register: https://events.humanitix.com/3-6-tips-helping-the-educator-to-help-the-child

Live online on Monday, 2 November at 7pm (AEDT), which is:

📍 7pm Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra
📍 6:30pm Adelaide
📍 6pm Brisbane
📍 5pm Tokyo, Seoul
📍 4pm Perth, Singapore, Manila, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Denpasar
📍 3pm Jakarta, Bangkok

29/10/2026

For our final TiPS for 2026, join AMI 3-6 Trainer, Amy Kirkham, online on Monday 2 November from 7pm - 8.30pm (AEDT), for a discussion around the importance of continuous growth and professional development in your role as an educator in order to continue to help and support the changing needs of the children in your care.

Cost: AUD $25 +GST
Audience: 3-6 Educators (but all are welcome)
To Register: https://events.humanitix.com/3-6-tips-helping-the-educator-to-help-the-child

Live online on Monday, 2 November at 7pm (AEDT), which is:

📍 7pm Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra
📍 6:30pm Adelaide
📍 6pm Brisbane
📍 5pm Tokyo, Seoul
📍 4pm Perth, Singapore, Manila, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Denpasar
📍 3pm Jakarta, Bangkok

27/10/2026

We were pleased to welcome this dedicated group of NSW Montessori school leaders to our Training Centre in Sydney today for their termly catch-up, with others joining online.

Our Montessori schools do such important work supporting children and families, and we are grateful for the immense energy, experience and commitment these leaders and their teams bring to their NSW schools and the wider Montessori community. Thank you!

Forestville Montessori School
Northside Montessori School
Inner Sydney Montessori School - ISMS
Barrenjoey Montessori School
Montessori East BONDI
Cameragal Montessori School
Southside Montessori SchoolSouthside Montessori SchoolSydney Montessori School
Hills Montessori Pre-SchoolThe Children's House MontessoriCentral Coast Montessori
Farmhouse Montessori

23/10/2026

We’ve spent the afternoon setting up for our Sydney “Back to Training Centre” Art Elements workshop this Sunday! Here is a very small sneak peak…
If you would like to join us, there is still time:

https://events.humanitix.com/back-to-the-training-centre-keys-to-the-universe-presenting-the-elements-of-art

23/10/2026

Join us on Monday, 26 October, from 7pm-8.15pm (AEDT), for a free live online Information Session to hear directly from trainers and past students about their experiences on an AMI Diploma with SMTC.

Ask your questions about our upcoming AMI Diploma courses covering the 0-3 and 6-12 age-levels.

Open to all educators, parent and other adults interested in Montessori training.

Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-ami-diploma-course-information-sessions

Live online on Monday 26 October, 7pm - 8.15pm (AEDT), which is:
📍 9pm Auckland
📍 7pm Sydney, Melbourne & Canberra
📍 6.30pm Adelaide
📍 6pm Brisbane
📍 5pm in Tokyo & Seoul
📍 4pm Perth, Singapore, Manila, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing & Denpasar
📍 3pm Jakarta & Bangkok

22/10/2026

Commencing live online in less one week’s time, join AMI Trainer, Sara Brady for the AMI 0-3 Orientation Certificate from Tuesday 27 October, for an introductory exploration of the fundamental principles of Montessori as they apply to the developmental needs of children from 0-3 years, and how to support them through these formative years.

If you are a parent, carer, educator or professional working or caring for children between the ages of 0-3, and keen to expand your foundational Montessori knowledge in this age group or just interested, enrol today: https://www.montessoritrainingcentre.com.au/courses/ami-montessori-0-3-orientation-certificate/

21/10/2026

We are excited to announce the first AMI 6-12 Diploma to be held in Perth is commencing in April 2027! AMI 6-12 Director of Training, Rebecca Dallam, will be joined by AMI 6-12 Trainer, Suganthi Vijayakumar, for this in-depth study of the 6-12 child, their unique developmental needs as well as a deep focus on delivering the Montessori approach to this age group in practice. This course will run in a mixture of online seminars and in-person intensive blocks to take place in Perth across a two-year period, to suit both local and travelling students.

If you are an educator or thinking of embarking on a career working with children in the 6-12 age level, the AMI 6-12 Diploma will provide a robust and thorough examination of Montessori pedagogy as applied to the primary school age group.

An Early Bird Discount of $2,000 off course fees, is currently available for this course, so apply today and commence your Montessori journey with us: https://www.montessoritrainingcentre.com.au/courses/primary-stages-6-12-years/

Already hold an existing 6-12 Diploma from another training organisation? We recognise the study and commitment you have already invested in Montessori education. If you have undertaken Montessori Diploma studies with another training organisation, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss whether your previous study may qualify you for an extra $3,000 discount in addition to the early bird offer!

19/10/2026

On this Sunday 25 October, AMI 6-12 Trainer, Rebecca Dallam will welcome you Back to the Training Centre to revisit the Elements of Art. There’s still time to enrol to join Rebecca and other 6-12 guides and assistants to consider keys to support children to recognise the elements of visual art. Practice some of the activities offered to children in this area during this hands-on workshop and create and leave with an Art Elements material ready for the children to use in your own classroom!

Trainer: AMI 6-12 Trainer, Rebecca Dallam
Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: In-person at our SMTC Balmain training space
Cost: AUD $140 +GST (including a handmade A4 envelope and materials)
Find out more or Register: https://events.humanitix.com/back-to-the-training-centre-keys-to-the-universe-presenting-the-elements-of-art

16/10/2026

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who came in to lend a hand at our last material making session. Our next Material Making Morning Tea will be on Friday 23 October from 10am-1.30pm at the Balmain Training Centre.

If you’re free to lend a hand, want to catch up with some old friends, or meet some new people from our Montessori community, please join us next week.

We are extremely grateful to have such a supportive community around us!

RSVP to [email protected], or comment below, so we know to expect you.

Address

G6, 1-15 Barr Street
Balmain, NSW
2041

Telephone

+61451309620

Website

https://www.smtc.com.au/

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