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Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies – Advancing Montessori Education through Teacher Training

A world-class Montessori teacher training center in Phoenix, Arizona. Now offering online blended Montessori Training.

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Blended Training – what does that look like for Primary?

Bringing schools and trainees together with sponsorships

Schools

  • Any school that offers full sponsorship to a student for training receives $500 off the student’s tuition.
  • To show our appreciation for your commitment to train with us, we offer an additional 5% tuition discount to any school who has sponsored 2 students since 2019 and is now sponsoring a 3rd teacher.
  • If your school has sponsored 3 teachers since 2019 and are sponsoring a 4th trainee, you will receive a 10% tuition discount.
  • Schools who sponsor more than two students in our Orientation Courses receive a 10% discount. We credit $700 to future diploma courses.
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Students

  • Montessori schools across the country trust us to train their chosen candidates at SIMS. Check with your local schools to see if they need trained AMI guides.
  • For students who are willing to travel, there are schools all over the world looking for AMI trained teachers. Many are willing to sponsor a student's full tuition.
  • Students interested in contacting a school regarding their interest in sponsoring a student should reach out to find out a schools specific requirements.
  • A list of current sponsorship opportunities can be found on our Jobs/Sponsorship page. Make sure the "Sponsorship" tab is selected.
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Why AMI Training?

About Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies

SIMS offers the internationally-recognized gold standard in Montessori teacher training from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Your SIMS trainers are highly knowledgable, passionate about montessori, supportive, and approachable.

SIMS training is well-organized and well-integrated into Phoenix's robust community of experienced Montessori practitioners. Phoenix offers great weather, a low cost of living, and down-to-earth culture in a thriving city. Join us! We'd love to help you gain the professional confidence and expertise that comes along with your highly-respected AMI diploma.

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