In our efforts to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for our adult learners and the uncertainties that come with that we have no choice but to cancel our Teacher Education Program for the 2020-2021 school year. We will continue however to refine and update our program so it will be stronger than ever next year. The Columbus Montessori Teacher Education Program looks forward to working to partnering with you on your Montessori journey in the near future. Please feel free to contact Kristi Lethenstrom at klethenstrom@columbusmontessori.org or 614-231-3790 ext. 23 with any questions or concerns.
Application and Admission Process for Teacher Education Program
To download a program application, please click on the link below. Our Teacher Education Program Director will contact you upon receipt of your application and registration fee. A detailed description of our application process is written below.
Teacher Education Program Application
Application Phase
Potential students often call to receive information about the program. A brochure which includes instructional dates is sent to interested parties.
The application process begins when the Program receives the non-refundable $200.00 registration fee. Additional needed documentation, listed below, should be forwarded to the Center as it becomes available.
Pre-Admission Interview
An interview prior to acceptance is required (and can take place on the telephone).
The purpose for this process is to provide the applicant with the opportunity to listen to a general overview of the program, ask questions, clarify initial concerns and determine if enrollment in the TEP is really what the applicant wants. Furthermore, the director or staff representative makes a preliminary determination of the applicant’s suitability for enrollment. Potential students are provided with:
Applicants may be verbally accepted into the program following the pre-admission Interview.
Acceptance Phase
The student:
* submitting a deposit fee of $500.00 prior to course beginning (non- refundable after 1st day of class)
* making tuition payments according to selected payment plan
Admission documentation is maintained in individual student files at the Columbus Montessori Education Center.
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