Diploma in ECE (Aperfield Montessori)

Become a Montessori Teacher with our Diploma in ECE (Aperfield Montessori)!

This specialised diploma was developed in collaboration with the Aperfield Montessori Trust for a wide range of tauira: qualified and unqualified early childhood teachers, primary teachers, parents, carers, psychologists, and professionals with an interest in wanting to train in the Montessori Method. 

This diploma reveals the unique learning potential of tamariki aged 3-6 in a Montessori setting.

Enrolment in this programme will draw on a lifetime of observation and study by Dr Maria Montessori to provide you with a strong foundation in child well-being, learning and development in the bicultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualified teachers will gain credit for two courses: Context for Early Childhood Education and The Child and only need to complete the two Montessori based courses.

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Check out our Montessori Scholarship! 

Discover the world of teaching with Te Rito Maioha! Become a Primary or ECE teacher and enhance your career with our flexible programmes. 

We are a bicultural organisation and are proud to be one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s top tertiary education providers as rated by NZQA.  

With over 60 years of experience, we grow skilled teachers | kaiako, leaders, educators, and experts across the motu. Our Diplomas, Bachelor Degrees, and Postgraduate programmes in Early Childhood and Primary Education will grow your kete of knowledge.

With our 11 Regional Educational Centres across the motu, we bring education and support to you, so that you can realise your true potential and be successful in your course of study.

Check us out at: ecnz.ac.nz