Worldwide MACTE Accredited Montessori 
Teachers and Educators Programs


We offer Montessori teacher and educator Diploma courses, workshops, and refresher courses (see the Online Montessori Certification), as well as internships and teaching practice in collaboration with Montessori host schools. Please review the various options provided by the Institute and register promptly, as spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Our groups are kept small, with 15 to 25 participants per group.

The Institute's Accreditation 
The Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute is registered as a Career College under the Career Colleges Act, 2005.

The Institute has been granted full MACTE Accreditation for the Early Childhood and Elementary Diploma courses offered in the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Montreal (MACTE: Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education).

This institute is proud to offer MACTE accredited Montessori teacher graduates to both CCMA and non-CCMA member schools in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) since June 2002.

Graduates who hold a diploma from our accredited Early Childhood program, recognized by the MACTE Commission, are acknowledged by the Ontario Ministry of Education as qualified individuals to work with children aged 2½ to 6+ years in a Montessori setting. This recognition complies with the staffing requirements outlined in the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA). Additionally, the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA) recognizes teacher training institutes that meet the standards set by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).

PCCID #103125 CMTEI (Downtown Toronto)
PCCID #105159 CMTEI (Mississauga)
PCCID #105119 CMTEI (Markham)
PCCID #105139 CMTEI (East York, Toronto)
PCCID #112014 CMTEI (Ottawa)

The Institute is an Archipelago

Celebrating already 34 amazing years of dedication, sharing the  Montessori heritage 

250

Hours of Training

34

years of experience

10

training locations

$200

Registration Fees

Infant and Toddler Montessori Teacher Program

Our goal is to assist teacher candidates in acquiring the essential skills, knowledge, and practical experiences required to pursue a career as compassionate, competent, and qualified Montessori Infant and Toddler teacher-guides. There is a high demand for qualified Montessori Infant and Toddler teacher-guides both locally and internationally!

Early Childhood Montessori Education Training Program

Our mission is to provide children with the highest quality educators who respect each child and support their individual needs. Teacher candidates will explore essential tools to foster children's growth and development while providing experience that encourages a lifelong love of discovery and learning.

Elementary Montessori Education Program

The goal of this Montessori Elementary Education course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of "The Secret of Childhood", help participants gain insight into the true nature of the child, model the use of various invaluable learning tools, and demonstrate how respect for the child's "inner teacher" serves as the foundational principle for effective elementary education.

Online Montessori Certification Assistant Workshop in Early Childhood

An online Montessori workshop consisting of 49 sections is offered worldwide. Designed to provide an overview of the Early Childhood Montessori curriculum, this workshop is open to anyone interested in the Montessori approach to education. It is particularly beneficial for assistant teachers currently working in a Montessori school, as well as for individuals aspiring to become Montessori assistant teachers.

In class Training Locations


Dr. Daniel Jutras, founder and director of the Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute passing "the flame" to new Montessori teachers and educators at a graduation ceremony.
I was amazed to learn so much was there to offer to a child from 5 different sections of this course. It was fabulous. it was a beautiful experience to know that a child could learn so much from these different areas of learning that arouses their interest and not letting them get bored or overwhelmed and discouraged even a bit. This curriculum was amazing and full of learning and thought provoking.
Urmi B., Montréal
 I am glad, I pursued the course. It was quiet in depth and got enough time to practice along with the learning. 
Priti B. , East-York, ON
 I'm grateful for the amazing Montessori institute you have established it has been such a great contribution to humanity.
Mediha M. , Brampton

Over the past few years, several of our staff members have trained with CMTEI. All have benefited greatly from the experience. CMTEI remains our college of choice when our staff members want to gain their Montessori certification.
Fareena, Stoney Creek Montessori 

 Testimonials:
Why people believe in us

 Well structured, interacts between teacher and students was encouraged and allowed open dialogue and practice. Like the link between theory and practice allows the student to comprehend well the material.
Julie and Mariane were very supportive, helpful and understanding and knew their materials very well. Very approachable and helpful in guiding students and meet their individual needs for feedback.
It was a very informative program and I would recommend it to anyone who is seeking information and wants to be inspired as I was in the Montessori method. 
Alia J. Montréal

By the way I never had the chance to express my gratitude for the quality of the course I took with you. It made me in what I am right now and over the years I got many compliments on my way of teaching but the one that stood out was from an experienced teacher who said to me: Isabela, you have taught me to have faith in the child and see beyond the child that is now in front of me. And I know this came from you. You always told us to see the child who is becoming, the one that is not here now. 

And I thank you for this! 

And I know I will never ever be that Montessori teacher I had to work with over time, the inflexible and negative and with so little hope in the amazing qualities and the Universe that lie in child. My best regards, Isabela, from Toronto 

Very new concepts never founded before in an educational way
Georgina G. , Markham
 The course is very relevant and useful in our modern time.
Virginia P. , Mississauga
 It was an amazing opportunity. it taught me so much. I learned so many things i didn't know, the albums were the most helpful things I did. I really loved that It was only one day a week because I kept mu full time job so i really appreciated that. I learned a lot. thank you. 
Mari G. , Mississauga
It is a transforming experience. I am very grateful for everything that I learned, for all the support and guidance that I received. This course didn't only change me as a teacher, but also me as a mother. I think that everyone who is doing this course will understand better what do to in order to make sure that this world becomes a better place. Such an inspiration on so many different levels! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful journey!
Alina  C. , Toronto