Our Courses

The Bournemouth Montessori Centre offers a unique opportunity to study in small groups in friendly surroundings. Our individual approach equips students with the skills to be confident, competent and professional on graduation.

Each prospective student will be required to attend an interview. All applicants will need a good level of spoken and written English, and have a deep love of children. At the interview the Academic Director will be able to answer any questions and will advise on the course content and the choices to be made. Places are allocated on a 'first-come-first-served' basis; therefore application forms should be filled in and returned promptly.

Students will study Montessori philosophy and theory to include written assignments describing Montessori materials and how they are used; essays, written observations and teaching practice. We have national and international links with Montessori schools willing to offer students teaching practice which the Centre will organise on the student's behalf.

International Students

The Bournemouth Montessori Centre welcomes students from all continents. Every effort will be made to ensure the students time is positive and enjoyable.

BMC provides a welcome pack with information that will support the student when arriving in England including finding accommodation. All staff are happy to give advice and access further information for the student where necessary. Please contact us or email if you require any advice on entry to the UK.

Bournemouth Montessori Centre was first inspected by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher education in June 2009.

BAC's inspectors reported on an overall excellent level of provision in the Montessori College. They considered in particular that student welfare was a major strength of the College, that management of quality was comprehensively strong, and that students make very good progress.

BMC was awarded accreditation in August 2009.

For International Student Visa Guidance please access the Home Office UK Border Agency website

The courses we offer for teaching children 2 to 6 years are as follows:

Montessori Diploma (BMC)

The Montessori Diploma is a full-time course over one year, between the hours of 9.30am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time. This will include a minimum of 240 hours teaching practice. In addition to the core Montessori subjects and philosophy, the course includes: Child Development, physical, social and psychological; Music; First Aid Certificate; many outside speakers on a variety of child related subjects such as Safeguarding Children. Tutorial sessions to lend support where required are offered.

"Montessori Certificate (BMC)

A part-time course over one year, either two evenings a week (January start) or two mornings a week (September start), term time only. In addition, all part time students will be required to attend two Saturday workshops per term (i.e. 6 throughout the year). This course will include a minimum of 150 hours teaching practice.

Conversion Course (BMC)

A part-time course, which enables students to progress from Montessori Certificate (BMC) to Montessori Diploma (BMC). Further details given on application.

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For information on our part-time and full-time courses, please email us