We know that the beauty of the environment draws the child towards learning and we work so hard to prepare the classroom which fosters an enthusiasim and a love of learning that will remain with them for life. Montessori education is a preparation for life where the child’s natural
under six years is renowned worldwide, this approach requires children to be seen as competent, resourceful, curious, imaginative, innovative and possessing a desire to interact and communicate with others.
It has strong emphasis on collaborative art projects, especially using natural and recycled materials.
There are still less than 20 Primary Montessori schools in Ireland catering for children between the ages of 6 and 12 and most are in the wider Dublin area.
talents and skills are allowed to develop. For us in Horizons it is joy to see the children… ……’percieve the HORIZONS of the world as a boundless field for fresh discoveries’ Montessori)”.
(Maria
Celebrating 20 years, Park Academy has eight pre-school centres offering the Reggio Emilia Montessori method.
Named after a small town in Northern Italy where the teaching for children
But making Montessori education more accessible to as many children as possible from all social backgrounds not just those that can afford it, will require greater government support.
Research suggests that expanding the availability of Montessori education to more children in the public system can only have a positive benefit.
After all, Maria Montessori’s first Casa dei Bambini was in a poor inner-city district of Rome.
Are you currently employed as a Special Needs Assistant? Do you have a legacy Saint Nicholas Montessori award?
Do you have a QQI FET (formerly FETAC) Level 5/ 6 award in Early Years/ Montessori Education?
Would you like to work to be qualified to work as a teacher in Special Education Settings?
If you answer ‘Yes’ to one or all of these, then you should
contact Saint Nicholas Montessori College Ireland. We have the right qualification to help you further your professional career.
Our Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Montessori Education is
recognised for the purposes of higher capitation in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme.
Our Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori
Education allows you to register with The Teaching Council under Route 4 of 2016 Registration Regulations.
Contact Mary Scaggs, Admissions Officer 01-2806064
mary.scaggs@
snmci.ie
For further information
www.snmci.ie
Ask how your existing qualifications can help you secure advanced entry onto our programmes
Horizons Montessori School
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