Administrator Course
- Course Information
- Admission Requirements
- Non-native English Speakers
- Travel & Lodging
- Register Here
Course Information
NOW OFFERING A HYBRID MODEL TO BE COMPLETED IN 2 YEARS
A Bachelor's Degree is required.
A new cohort starts this Fall 2023
Academic Year 2023-24: Virtual courses
Summer 2024: 3 weeks in-person
Academic Year 2024-25: Practicum and virtual courses
THE HYBRID BREAKDOWN: A NEW WAY OF MONTESSORI TRAINING
Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions: 180 hours
In Residence at the Shelton School with the instructor: 120 hours
Coursework Hours: 300
Practicum Hours: 720
Duration: August 2023 - May 2025
Tuition: $7,500
Hybrid Schedule:
Coming Soon!
Tuition, Manuals, and Association Fees: (Total $7,500)
$500 deposit due before the first day of class. The deposit must be paid in order to attend the first day of class.
There is a payment plan for $500/per month available for the remaining balance.
Following is included in the tuition:
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Books
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AMS Fees
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Field Consultant Visits during practicum
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Subscription to the video library for all the presentations for the duration of their enrollment in the program.
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Access to the online modules on Canvas for the duration of their enrollment in the program.
The tuition includes the association fees for AMS, the costs for all the books and handouts, and one year subscription to the virtual video presentations.
For more information please reach out to our office at SMT@shelton.org
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- B.A. or B.S. degree - All official transcripts must be translated into English and certified as equivalent to a United States bachelor's degree. (See additional information below)
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- One Official transcript from the school from which you attained your highest degree
- Statement of purpose for attending the Admin Course (250 words)
- Application found above at "Register Here" tab
- A phone or Zoom interview with Director Gulzar Babool.
- If you are a Non-Native Speaker of English, you must provide additional documentation.
A student whose file lacks any of the items listed above may be accepted on a provisional basis while he/she awaits the full documentation. If there are any questions the student should contact SMT for verification of status. A letter of full acceptance or a letter of provisional acceptance with deficiencies is sent.
MORE INFO ON NON-USA DEGREE: Both the original language transcript and the translated transcript must be submitted with the application. The applicant is responsible for the cost of the evaluation.
Certification of the applicant's documentation can be obtained from one of the following agencies.
World Education Service, P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113 (212-966-6311), or http://www.wes.org
International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231
Tel: 310.258.9451
Email: info@ierf.org
http://www.ierf.org
Non-native English Speakers
Montessori Course Criteria for Non-Native Speakers of English
The Montessori courses are taught in English. Evidence of ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at a graduate level is required for admission. The applicant is responsible for the cost of the language assessment. Please follow directions carefully. If English is not the applicant's first language, he/she is required to submit one of the following.*
TOEFL Provide an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Shelton Montessori Training's Code is 3036
For information and to register: http://www.toeflgoanywhere.org
- Minimum Paper Based Score - 550
- Minimum Internet Based Score - 79
- Minimum Computer Based Score - 213
IELTS Provide an official IELTS (Intensive English Language Testing System.) Request to have an official Test Report Form sent from the test center where you took the test to Shelton Montessori Training at the address below.
For information about the test and to register: http://www.ielts.org
- overall band score of 6
- no individual band lower than 5.
Submit to:
Gulzar Babool, Co-Director
Shelton Montessori Training
17301 Preston Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252
USA
Fax: 972-991-3977
Travel & Lodging
Travel, Lodging, and Other Information
Travel Arrangements
Your travel arrangements are your responsibility. Southwest Airlines flies into Love Field Airport. Love Field is 45 minutes away from the school. All other airlines fly into DFW, which is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour away. A car is necessary for ground transportation in Dallas. There is also a big Uber presence.
Lodging
There are several hotels nearby (less than 15min). We do not have special rates for any hotels.
Meals
You must arrange for your own meals. All workshop/course participants should bring a sack lunch, as only 30 minutes is allotted for the lunch break.
Attire
Casual professional attire is requested. Due to air conditioning, a sweater or light jacket is recommended.
Fees
All fees/materials are payable in U.S. currency only.
Certificate of Course Completion
All participants will receive a certificate after all requirements are fulfilled.
Questions
Montessori Courses, contact our General email SMT@shelton.org.
Register Here
Shelton Montessori Training holds Full Affiliate status for its Early Childhood, Elementary I, Elementary II, Elementary I-II, Administrator and MIE teacher certification course with the American teacher certification course with the American Montessori Society (AMS) through the year 2024.