Earn a Montessori Teaching Credential with Hands-on Training and Real Classroom Experience

Learn from Montessori educators with 30+ years of experience, then intern at one of our 40+ partner preschool sites. We help our students become lead teachers, educators, and business owners.

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MACTE Accredited and AMS Affliated

40+ Practicum Partner Schools

Gain supervised experience through our network of 40+ partner preschools across Southern California.

~90% Employment

Our yearly cohorts have achieved up to 90% employment

~46 Transferable Undergraduate Credits

Applicable towards district approval and state licensing requirements

Pathway to a M.A. in Education

Complete ~15 additional graduate credits for a Master of Arts in Education

International Students Welcome

C.E.I. also provides professional support with visa processing, cultural adaptation, and educational counseling to help students navigate their educational journey. We provide bilingual courses and materials.

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F-1 Student Program

We are approved by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll F-1 nonimmigrant student by issuing an I-20. Eligible dependents may apply for F-2 status.

OPT & Work Opportunities

Gain practical experience and work authorization through on-campus opportunities and OPT (subject to eligibility and USCIS regulations)

Student Testimonials

I enjoyed my internship at the preschool. My students gave me a lot of joy and they inspired me to improve myself. At first, I was afraid that my English was too poor to learn but soon, my English improved greatly!

Classes were only one day a week. The teachers told me their experiences of how to manage different types of preschools. I will bring my accredited credential to start a Montessori preschool in China.

Our Programs

3–6 Early Childhood Montessori Teaching Credential

American Early Childhood Teacher Credential – 349 hours

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0–3 Infant & Toddler Montessori Teaching Credential

American Infant & Toddler Teacher Credential – 210 hours

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Teaching Chinese by Montessori

You can be a Chinese Teacher too!

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Montessori Classroom Practice TA Certificate – Online

AMS Introduction to Montessori Classroom Practice (IMCP) Early Childhood Certificate – 42 hours

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Fall 2026 Enrollment Open

Whether you are starting a new career, expanding your work in early childhood education, or coming to the U.S. to pursue Montessori training, C.E.I. can help you take the next step.

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