Overview

These  courses are an opportunity to refresh and revive your Montessori training and practice and to connect with fellow Montessorians. The AMI Refreshers are on a different topic each time but always focus on key elements of the Montessori approach. We hope you can join us for this useful and inspiring course and take the opportunity to meet with old and new Montessori friends.

Details

course 2 Day Event
Location London
Next course Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November 2025
Course format In-person in our Training Centre in Central London
Entry requirements Any Montessori Diploma at the relevant age level
“If we are to realise the magnitude of the aims achieved by humanity, and envisage those of the future, we should meditate on the various stages of human evolution, study the science from which it takes its name and scrutinise its history.”
Maria Montessori

AMI Refresher 6-12 years - The first presentation of the Second Timeline of Human Beings and Chart of Hominins

After much anticipation AMI has now released the Second Timeline of Human Beings and the Chart of Hominins - it is now ready to be presented to children. This is the first time that this Timeline will be presented at an in-person AMI Refresher. Each morning session will be dedicated to explaining and discussing the vignettes on the timeline and the charts along with an accompanying handbook for further research and story making. The afternoon sessions will be spent in further collective exploration with opportunities to create child-friendly stories and material and inspire further research by the children. Printed resources will be available to in-person attendees who wish to pre-order and purchase them on the course. Early sign-up is required to enable us to plan resources and process pre-orders of timelines.

Trainer: Carla Foster

Carla Foster

AMI Diploma 6-12 Course Director
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What Students Say

What will I gain from attending an AMI Refresher?

  • Gain insight into a specific aspect of Montessori or children’s development – each AMI Refresher will focus on a particular topic.
  • Refresh your Montessori knowledge – key aspects of Montessori training will be refreshed and revived by attending this course.
  • Meet friends old and new and build networks in the UK Montessori community. This is your chance to be inspired by and share with other Montessori professionals from different schools.

Fees

Apply for this course

Option 1 / 2

Register for AMI Refresher 6-12 years (individual)

£120 plus optional printed timelines
  • Next course dates
    21st and 22nd November 2025
  • Course format
    Two-day in-person course

After much anticipation AMI has now released the second timeline of human beings and it is now ready to be presented to children.

This AMI Refresher is offered in-person at our Training Centre.

Each morning session will be dedicated to explaining and discussing the vignettes on the timeline and the charts along with an accompanying handbook for further research and story making. In the afternoon sessions, you will spend time in further collective exploration with opportunities to create child-friendly stories and material and inspire further research by the children.

Option 2 / 2

Register for AMI Refresher 6-12 years (multiple bookings)

£120 plus optional printed timelines
  • Next course dates
    21st and 22nd November 2025
  • Course format
    Two-day in-person course

After much anticipation AMI has now released the second timeline of human beings and it is now ready to be presented to children.

This AMI Refresher is offered in-person at our Training Centre.

Each morning session will be dedicated to explaining and discussing the vignettes on the timeline and the charts along with an accompanying handbook for further research and story making. In the afternoon sessions, you will spend time in further collective exploration with opportunities to create child-friendly stories and material and inspire further research by the children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept students from outside the UK? Do I need a Visa?

Our students come from all over the world and our fees are the same for everyone. You will need to check if you require a visitor visa to attend.

 

Where is the training located?

The course is held in-person in our Training Centre in Central London: Maria Montessori Institute, 41 Riding House Street, London W1W 7BE

What are the hours of the course?

Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November, 9:30am – 5:00pm (UK Time)

Can I take this course if I don't have an AMI Diploma?

You do not need an AMI Diploma but you do need a Montessori Diploma at the relevant age level.

Will I receive a certificate for this course?

Students who attend both days in full will receive an AMI Certificate of Attendance.