The Academic Phase (EI - 454.5 Clock Hours; EII - 412.5 Clock  Hours) includes a thorough grounding in Montessori theory and practice; classroom management techniques for managing individualized instruction; and the use, sequence and method of presentation of the Montessori advanced materials.  The Academic Phase is hands-on and experiential.  Lectures alternate with laboratory sessions, using the materials in Montessori equipped classrooms, under the direction of experienced staff.  The EI curriculum includes 45 hours of Early Childhood overview; the EII curriculum includes 45 hours of Early Childhood and 45 hours of EI overview. 

The Internship Phase (1400 Clock Hours) is an academic year in a Montessori school under the supervision of a certified Montessori teacher.  Internship sites are approved by MMTEC.

Guidance throughout the Internship Phase will be provided by an MMTEC staff member in cooperation with the supervising teacher.  A self-directed internship may be arranged at an additional fee for students who have had previous classroom experience.  During the self-directed internship, the student teacher

is in her/his own classroom at an approved Montessori school under the guidance of a local elementary consultant.  Internship sites are available throughout the country.  In the majority of schools, the internship is a paid position.