Admission Requirements

The Newborough Teacher Training Institute only admits students with the ability to benefit from this course, as assessed through the admissions interview with the director. A minimum of Grade 12 or an O.A.C. credit in Mathematics and English (or the equivalent) is needed for acceptance to this course in Canada.

Entrance Requirements

Leading to a Diploma in the Early Childhood Montessori Education (children ages 2 ½ through 6 years). At this time there are no University credits awarded for this program. Students must meet at least one of the following criteria to be admitted:

• An Ontario Secondary Diploma or the equivalent obtained outside of Canada, and Ontario. This includes approved credits in Mathematics and English.
• Mature students must show related experience working with young children, ages 2 ½ through 6 years, or Early Childhood Education certification from a registered college or registered vocational college in Canada. They may also have a Canadian University Degree or a university degree equivalent from outside of Canada.

*Related experience is defined as:

• having worked as an assistant in a registered daycare or childcare facility for, at least one year;
• having worked as an assistant in a registered Montessori Casa classroom for, at least one year;
• having worked in an instructional position in a traditional classroom for, at least one year;

Students must also have an interview with a director. Students with a diploma in Early Childhood Education or Registered Nursing may receive credit for some course work, according to the transcripts provided.