Tuition and fees
Montessori Teacher Training Tuition
Montessori teacher training tuition at MCTE covers your AMS student membership, credentialing fees, all textbooks and teacher manuals and field consultant visits during your practicum. Our 2026 tuition is listed below. 2027 tuition will be posted soon.
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2026 tuition and fees
Cost by program
Total cost for the AMS training credential, including the $250 application and registration fee.
Early Childhood
- Application and registration: $250
- Tuition: $10,350
Elementary I
- Application and registration: $250
- Tuition: $11,350
Elementary I–II
- Application and registration: $250
- Combined total for Elementary I–II: $17,900
- Elementary II component only (after Elementary I): $6,300 ($6,050 tuition)
What your tuition includes
- AMS student membership fee
- Credentialing certification fees
- All textbooks and teacher manuals
- Field consultant visits during your practicum
Other costs to plan for
Depending on your situation and practicum school, you may have other out-of-pocket costs such as background checks, fingerprinting, TB tests, recommended books and supplies, or school onboarding requirements. For Elementary students who need it, the 40-hour Early Childhood Overview is not included in tuition. Ask the Program Director about these during your interview.
Help paying for training
School sponsorship
Many Montessori schools sponsor teachers in training. In exchange for a commitment to work at the school after you finish, sponsorship often includes tuition help and the chance to gain classroom experience. If you already work at a Montessori school, ask whether it offers sponsorship.
Policies
Details about enrollment agreements and refunds are provided during admissions and in the School Catalog (PDF).
Questions
Tuition FAQ
How much does Montessori teacher training cost at MCTE?
Our 2026 totals were $10,600 for Early Childhood, $11,600 for Elementary I and $17,900 combined for Elementary I–II. 2027 tuition will be posted soon.
What does tuition include?
AMS student membership fees, credentialing certification fees, all textbooks and teacher manuals and field consultant visits during your practicum.
Are there other costs?
Possibly. Background checks, fingerprinting, TB tests, books and supplies, or practicum school requirements may add out-of-pocket costs. The 40-hour Early Childhood Overview is not included in Elementary tuition.
Is financial help available?
Many Montessori schools sponsor teachers in training, often with tuition help in exchange for a commitment to work at the school afterward. Ask your school whether it offers sponsorship.
When will 2027 tuition be posted?
Soon. Request info and we will let you know when 2027 dates and tuition are available.
Questions about cost?
Talk with Program Director Karin Osterberg about tuition, payment timing and sponsorship.
MCTE is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in CEC and 5, CCR.
Montessori Center for Teacher Education welcomes diversity in our student body, faculty and staff. We adhere to a policy of non-discrimination in regard to race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity.