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Teacher Training Programs
| Infant and Toddler | $6,850 |
| Early Childhood | $7,250 |
| Elementary I | $7,800 |
| Elementary II | $5,800 |
| 3-6 Prerequisite Course (for Elementary) | $900 |
| Montessori Leadership Course | $7200 |
| Evening Course | $750 |
| Assistant Teacher Training | $250 |
Other Fees
| Application Fee | $265 |
| Application Fee after May 15 | $465 |
| AMS/MACTE Student Fees* (teacher training) | $375 |
| Additional Fee for Self-Directed Internship | $1250 |
| Additional Site Visit | $500 |
| Audit per day (plus manuals/materials) | $250 |
| Continuum Fee (per year) | $400 |
| Reactivation Fee | $500 |
| Credential Assessment | $500 |
| Consultation/Workshop (per 1/2 day) | $400 |
| Leadership Coaching (per hour) | $100 |
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Materials Fees
| Infant/Toddler | $350 |
| Early Childhood | $450 |
| Elementary I | $650 |
| Elementary II | $650 |
| Montessori Leadership | $400 |
*Associations Fee - This fee entitles the student to membership in the American Montessori Society (AMS) for two years and pays the Montessori Accreditation Council of Teacher Education (MACTE) and AMS fees.
Payment Schedule
One Year Option
| Application Fee | with application |
| Association Fee | 5/25/13 |
| Materials Fee | 5/25/13 |
| Program Fee | 50% on 5/25/13 |
| 50% on 6/25/13 |
Two and Three Year Option – Beginning Fall of 2013
| Evening Philosophy Course Fee | with application |
| Evening Child Development Course Fee | with application |
| Application Fee | with application |
| Association Fee | 5/25/14 |
| Materials Fee | 5/25/14 |
| Two Year Program Fee | 50% on 5/25/14 |
| 50% on 6/25/14 | |
| Three Year Program Fee | 50% on 5/25/14 |
| 50% on 6/25/14 |
AMS credential documents will be held at PCTE until all payments are received.
Financial Resources
Early Registration Discount*
A 5% discount is granted for applicants who register by April 1 of the course year.
School Discounts*
When two or more students from the same school enroll for the same academic year, an 10% discount per student is granted.
When two or more students from the same school enroll for the same academic year by April 1, a 15% discount per student is granted.
When three or more students from the same school enroll for the same academic year by April 1, a 25% discount per student is granted.
SummerQuest programs at the Princeton Montessori School are open to PCTE participant’s children, toddler through grade 4. PCTE full time students will receive 50% off of SummerQuest program fee.
Sponsorship Programs
Some schools sponsor Montessori teacher candidates in exchange for a commitment to teach during the internship year and a specified time as a head teacher. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate a sponsorship program.
American Montessori Society Scholarships
American Montessori Society website or by writing or calling, 116 East 16th Street, NY, NY 10003, (212) 358-1250. Scholarship applications must be accepted into the PCTE teacher training program prior to submitting an application. Application deadline is May 1.
Dorothy Ohlhaver Scholarship. The Dorothy Ohlhaver Scholarship program is aimed at serving the individuals who are pursuing their Early Childhood Montessori credential. Through this program ETC provides funds towards the tuition expenses associated with their training. Go to the webpage: http://www.edutc.com/grantsDOS.htm
