Elementary
Montessori Certification
Program
SUMMER 2026 DETAILS & INFORMATION:
Who: Anyone interested in pursuing an Elementary Montessori Certification (ages 6-9 and/or 9-12) through a MACTE accredited training program. MRC is currently in the process of pursuing AMS affiliation.
When: June 15th - July 31st 2026. No classes on 6/19 in observance of Juneteeth; and no class on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Classes begin promptly at 8:30am and end at 3:45pm (with 45 minutes for lunch).
Where: In partnership with the Intercultural Montessori Language School, summer classes will be held at their West Loop campus (114 S. Racine Ave., Chicago).
What: MRC offers two summers of in-person Montessori teacher preparation, with a bulk of the coursework in the first summer. The program also requires a two year student teaching component within a 3-6 Montessori classroom. For those completing their student teaching (Residency) at the Montessori School of Englewood, they will receive frequent Coaching alongside their practicum experience. A 90% attendance for academic coursework, over the two summers, is required for completion of the course.
Elementary I
Lower (6-9)
NEW COHORT
Summer 2026 Schedule:
June 15-18 - Montessori Theory *(no class June 19)
June 22-26 - Geography
June 29 - July 2 - Science + History *(no class July 3)
July 6-10 - Language
July 13-17 - Geometry
July 20-24 - Math
July 27 - July 31 - Prepared Montessorian - Part 1
For an overview on the above courses, please follow this link.
RETURNING COHORT
Summer 2026 Schedule:
June 22-26 - Prepared Montessorian - Part 2
June 29 - July-2 - Art, Music, PE, Practical Life
July 6 -10 - Math & Language Extensions; Classroom Leadership
For the elementary course, academic sessions will be held over two summers: 7 weeks the first summer and 3 weeks the second summer. A practicum in the classroom follows each summer. The internship phase requires a practicum over two school years and four consultation visits over those two.
- In-Person Classes:
- Seven weeks Summer I
- Four weeks Summer II.
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 academic years, in total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Theory Essays
- Case Studies
- Material Making
- Exams (oral and written)
- Adult Learners take exams only after all academic hours, practicum hours and assignments have been completed.
Elementary II
Upper (9-12 )
For those pursuing Elementary 2 (Upper Elementary) training, the prerequisite for the first summer is Elementary 1 (Lower Elementary) training. See above.
For the elementary I-II course, academic sessions will be held over three summers. Practicum hours in the classroom, span over two academic years.
- In-Person Classes:
- Seven weeks Summer 1
- Seven weeks Summer 2
- Three weeks, Summer 3
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 school years total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Theory Essays
- Case Studies
- Material Making
- Exams (oral and written)
Cost of the Elementary I Course is $4,000/summer ($8K total)
Cost of the Elementary I & II Course is $4,000/summer ($12,000 total)
The above cost covers the In-Person Instructional Courses (both summers); Additional fees apply to obtain a complete set of Montessori Albums ($75/album for Elementary); Additional fees may apply towards the 4 Practicum Site visits to your school, depending on location.