All courses require a non-refundable application fee. Upon acceptance, MISD will require a $1,000 tuition deposit, which serves to secure your space in the course. In addition, international students are required to pay a $500 international student fee.
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Primary Blended Modular 2023-2024
Course Tuition & Pre-Enrollment Fees
- Tuition $13,950 (full tuition – including deposit)
- Application Fee: $150
- Deposit: $1,000
Other Fees
- International Student Fee: $500
- Student Tuition Recovery Fund for California Residents Fee (updated April 20, 2023): $35
- Smart Tuition: $50
- Translation Fee: $3,000
Assistants to Infancy Blended Modular 2023-2024
Course Tuition & Pre-Enrollment Fees
- Tuition $13,950 (full tuition – including deposit)
- Application Fee: $150
- Deposit: $1,000
Other Fees
- International Student Fee: $500
- Student Tuition Recovery Fund for California Residents Fee (updated April 20, 2023): $35
- Smart Tuition: $50
PAYMENT POLICIES
Upon acceptance, a $1,000 deposit is due to secure your space in the course and this deposit is applied toward your total tuition. The remaining tuition must be paid in full by June 1, 2024 in order for the student to be eligible to sit for the final exams. Any payment received 5 or more days after the designated due date will incur a $40 late fee.
Additional Expenses
Please budget the following additional amounts for books, supplies, student expenses, future classroom materials, and transportation to observation and practice teaching:
- Assistants to Infancy, $900-$1600
- Primary, $700-$1400
- Inclusive Education, $400-$1100
2023 Financial Aid Documents
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“I am very happy with the guides that have come from MISD. I know that is the best training they can have.”
– Graciela Aguado, The Learning Nest |
For schools sponsoring two or more students attending MISD programs starting in 2023, tuition is discounted by 5% for each student, beginning with the 2nd student. The discount is applied to the students with the lowest tuition. In order for a school to claim its discount, send an email to training@misdami.org with the names of the students the school is sponsoring, and the programs they are attending, before the students submit their applications.
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“Hiring an MISD graduate was a perfect fit for our school. I am impressed with her deep knowledge and understanding of the materials…”
– Monica MacDonald, Nature’s Way Montessori |
Scholarship Opportunities
AMI/USA accepts MES (Margaret Elizabeth Stephenson) Fund, Inc. financial aid submissions until May 1st of the year your coursework begins. There are two parts to the application process: the online MES Fund application and the CSS Financial Aid Profile. For more information about the MES Fund, Inc. and the application process, please visit the AMI/USA website at: https://amiusa.org/financial-aid/
The Dr. Silvia Dubovoy Scholarship Application is available for download. The application deadline is May 1st of the first year of each course. This is a merit-based scholarship for $1,500 which takes into consideration demonstrated financial need as a secondary factor. All incoming MISD students (domestic and international) are eligible.
The Black Montessori Education Fund provides scholarships for eligible teachers who are pursuing or would like to pursue Montessori teacher training with a MACTE-certified training center or AMI or AMS. Selected applicants will receive $2,000, which can be used toward any course-related cost.
Applications open in October 2025. Priority is given to those who are already accepted into a training program. You can find more information about us and our scholarship offerings on our website.