Admission Requirements

The M.Ed. program in Montessori education is open to college graduates from any academic discipline. The applicant must present satisfactory evidence of the ability to pursue graduate work. Students are expected to possess sound personal qualifications and educational backgrounds. Letters of recommendation from persons competent to judge the applicant's probable success in an academic and classroom setting are required as part of the application process. Admission to the elementary (ages 6 -12) teacher training course requires that candidates have an AMI primary (ages 3 - 6) diploma or that they have successfully completed the prerequisite course.

Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland seeks graduates from accredited graduate or undergraduate institutions of higher learning who demonstrate outstanding academic ability. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for acceptance, however provisional acceptance may be granted to students with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0.

In addition, demonstrated competencies, as evidenced by standardized tests, may be required. A personal interview may also be requested.