Bahrain Montessori Center (BMC)

Montessori Foundation Certificate Course
Course Format:	Part-time study Monday evenings from 4.30 – 7pm.
Course Duration:	six months
Qualification to be awarded:	Assistant Montessori Directress Certification
Course Objectives:	The Foundation course aims to develop a high level of professional competence in the Montessori method for working with children between 2 ½ - 6 years old
Tuition fees:	BD 2500 (examinations fees not included; no installments)

Early Childhood Certificate, Montessori Theory and Methodology
Course Format:	Part-time study Monday evenings from 4.30 – 7pm.
Course Duration:	to be announced
Qualification to be awarded:	Early Childhood Certificate, Montessori Theory and Methodology in accreditation with Montessori Centre International, London
Course Objectives:	A comprehensive, tutor guided training relevant to those dealing or planning to work with children in the first six years of life. Certificate holders can use their qualifications to work in Montessori schools
Tuition fees:	BD 4000 (examinations fees not included; no installments)

International Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Teaching
Course Format:	All candidates must hold an ECC Montessori Certificate and have successfully passed all examinations before enrolling in this course. This is a tutor guided teaching internship of 420 teaching practice hours in an approved pre-school placement
Course Duration:	TBA
Qualification to be awarded:	The International Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Teaching ---Montessori Centre International, London (www.montessoritraining.org.uk)
Course Objectives:	This course qualifies the candidate to teach as a Montessori head teacher working with children from ages, 2 ½ to six years. With experience, Diploma holders are qualified to set up a Montessori pre-primary classroom/school.
Tuition fees:	BD 2200 (examinations fees not included; no installments)
Examiniation Fees	(not included in tuition fees)

Upgrade

Upgrade fee (from Certificate to Diploma): BD 2200 (examinations fees not included; no installments)

Deferment

Deferment fee (1): The fee is calculated on an individual basis and based upon the successful completion of the total 210 lecture course lecture hours.

Deferment fee (2): Fee is calculated on an individual basis. If a student has not completed the 210 lecture hours of attendance but attended at least half of the course sessions then the student is required to repeat at least half of the course sessions. Fifty per cent of the current course tuition fees will need to be settled before re-enrolment. Examination fees are not included in tuition fees.

Refunds and Withdrawals

Tuition fees are non-refundable and are paid in full at the time of registration. Enrolled students are contractually obligated to pay the total course fees for the selected course. If a student withdraws from the course, no refund of tuition fees will be granted. This is due to the limited number of spaces and the nature/duration of the course.