About Maria Montessori Education Foundation
The Maria Montessori Education Foundation (MMEF) is a registered Charitable Trust based in Aotearoa New Zealand. It operates as an affiliated training centre for the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the international body founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929 to maintain the integrity and continuity of Montessori pedagogy worldwide.
MMEF's stated aim is to establish AMI teacher training in New Zealand, preparing graduates to work in Montessori environments both domestically and internationally. Its current training focus is at the 3–6 age level, with a 0–3 programme in development as a faculty member completes the AMI Training of Trainers programme at that level.
The Director of Training is Carol Potts, a qualified AMI 3–6 trainer who completed the AMI Training of Trainers programme. The organisation's governance structure includes a management team of AMI-trained trustees covering the 0–3, 3–6, and 6–12 age ranges alongside financial and business representation, an advisory group on education and training matters, and an academic team comprising the Director of Training, a course administrator, and guest lecturers.
Programmes and Qualifications
The following named programmes are offered by the Maria Montessori Education Foundation:
- AMI 3-6 Diploma — diploma-level qualification — 18 months (April 2026 to October 2027)
- AMI Orientation Courses 2026
Course Fees
The following fees apply to the 3–6 Diploma course running April 2026 to October 2027. All options include a $575.00 enrolment fee. Schools and centres can claim back the GST component of fees paid.
| Option | Enrolment Fee | Instalments (inc. GST) | Total Paid | Total Less GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 – early bird (lump sum) | $575.00 | $11,425 by 2 March 2026 | $12,000 | $10,435 |
| Option 2 – three instalments | $575.00 | $6,000 by 2 March 2026; $4,000 by 2 July 2026; $1,925 by 1 March 2027 | $12,500 | $10,870 |
| Option 3 – four instalments (schools and centres only) | $575.00 | $4,000 by 2 March 2026; $3,000 by 2 July 2026; $3,000 by 2 November 2026; $1,925 by 1 March 2027 | $12,500 | $10,870 |
Option 3 payment dates are aligned with Ministry of Education funding dates to assist schools and centres with cash flow.
Curated by the KuraData team from Maria Montessori Education Foundation's own website, reviewed 4 October 2026.
Subject area: Early Childhood Education & Care / NannyTraining
The Ministry of Education groups Maria Montessori Education Foundation under Early Childhood Education & Care / NannyTraining — the broad field of education and training it's classified under in the official tertiary directory.
Early Childhood Education & Care / NannyTrainingAddress
Where Maria Montessori Education Foundation is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.
- Street113-115 Mt Eden Road
- SuburbMount Eden
- CityAuckland
- Postcode1149
- Territorial authorityAuckland - Albert-Eden
- RegionAuckland Region
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Contact Maria Montessori Education Foundation
Find the published contact details for Maria Montessori Education Foundation, including its phone number, website and other available contact information.
- Phone+64 21 111 4133
- Websitewww.mmef.org.nz
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Data source
- SourceTertiary Providers Directory — Ministry of Education
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026
- AI-assisted content based onMaria Montessori Education Foundation's official website — reviewed by KuraData 4 October 2026