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College Prospectus 2012

Contents

Main prospectus

Letter from the Academic Director

Montessori Early Childhood Practice (Foundation Degree)– Course overview– Fee information– College dates

MONTESSORI CENTRE INTERNATIONAL 18 Balderton Street, London W1K 6TGTel: 020 7493 8300 Fax: 020 7493 9936 Email: [email protected] Website: www.montessori.org.uk

Dear Prospective Student,

Montessori Centre International thank you for your interest in our Foundation Degree course,delivered in partnership with the London Metropolitan University.

We recommend that you contact us at your earliest convenience to arrange an informal interview asplaces are limited on our annual September intake and we expect the course to be oversubscribed. Ifyou are a MCI Montessori qualified practitioner interested in our part-time Foundation Degreeprogramme, please bring with you to your interview a copy of your Montessori diploma and a currentCV listing all training and study undertaken post Montessori qualification.

You are invited to attend one of our OPEN EVENINGS where prospective students will learn more aboutthe degree course as well as the Montessori approach. These take place at Balderton Street and werecommend that you reserve a place. Please note that the open evenings start with a formalpresentation and we request that you arrive by 6.30pm. List of Open Evenings for the academic year2011/2012 is enclosed within this prospectus.

OVERSEAS STUDENTS, applying for the Foundation Degree: If you are living overseas and wish toapply to study at MCI London, please submit your curriculum vitae, a photocopy of your passportphoto page, photocopies of your educational certificates, evidence of your study of English, twowritten references and a HANDWRITTEN essay describing a memorable childhood experience (2sides of A4 paper) by May 2012. Please note that a good level of written and spoken English isrequired for all those wishing to follow our courses and international students must hold IELTS(Academic and General Training) comprising four components: listening; speaking; reading; writing all atgrade 6.5 – please provide copy of a valid certificate along with your application. Once yourapplication has been accepted, you will be sent an offer letter with a registration form which you needto fill in and return to us with the registration fee, deposit and the first year’s tuition fees. Then we willsend you a registration letter and apply for a Certificate of Acceptance – which is required for yourStudent Visa Application – through the UK Border Agency.

We are delighted to enclose the course prospectus, and to offer you the opportunity to join ourFoundation Degree FDA (Montessori Early Childhood Practice). We trust that the enclosed will answeryour questions relating to the course, however, should you require further information please do nothesitate to contact our Registrar, Kayleigh Burgess on 020 7529 1316 or by email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you at the college,

Barbara Isaacs, on behalf of the Foundation Degree team

Foundation Degree FDA(Montessori Early Childhood Practice)


EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICE(Foundation Degree)

Dual qualification – our full-time graduates also receive the MCIInternational Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy

This Foundation degree, developed in partnershipwith and validated by London MetropolitanUniversity, is designed to provide a degree levelqualification for the Montessori community. Thisvocationally based level 5 qualification combinesthe best of the London Metropolitan’s EarlyChildhood Studies Programme with Montessoripedagogy for working with children from birth toseven years of age.

The Foundation Degree is designed to develop highlevels of professional competence in students wishingto become Montessori teachers and aspiring to achievea full BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood bycontinuing their studies at London MetropolitanUniversity. Graduates will have opportunities toprogress towards the Early Years Professional Status(EYPS) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) programmes.

Early Childhood Subjects:

Observing and Understanding Child Development,Health Promotion in Early Childhood, The Unique Childin the Context of United Nations Convention on theRights of the Child, Problem Solving and Investigationacross the Curriculum, Representation and SymbolicBehaviour, Communication and Language in aMultilingual Context, Personal, Social and EmotionalDevelopment in Cultural Context, MultidisciplinaryApproaches to Observing and Assessing, Early YearsCurricula and Montessori Pedagogy.

Additionally full time students studyMontessori Pedagogy:

Montessori Philosophy, Supporting Children’s Learning1 – Montessori Pedagogy birth to five years, SupportingChildren’s Learning 2 – Montessori Pedagogy three toseven years.

Practical experience: Montessori workshops andassessed placements throughout the course of study.On successful completion of the two year full timestudy graduates receive a dual qualification:Tthe FdA (Montessori Early Childhood Practice) fromLondon Metropolitan University and the EarlyChildhood International Diploma in MontessoriPedagogy from Montessori Centre International.

Entry requirements:

All applicants will be required to attend an interviewprior to being offered a place to study at MCI andshould be a minimum age of 18 before commencingthe course:

For full-time study: GCSE grade C in English andMathematics, at least one A-level pass, plus threeother subjects at GCSE level grade C or equivalent.Students should have a good command of written andspoken English and international students must holdIELTS (Academic and General Training) comprising fourcomponents: listening; speaking; reading; writing all atgrade 6.5.

For part-time study: MCI International Diploma inMontessori Pedagogy plus three years currentclassroom experience. �



EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICE (Foundation Degree) continued

Current Fees:

See enclosed Fee Information Sheet. All studentswishing to follow the course pay a non refundableregistration fee and a deposit. International studentsare also required to pay the first year’s tuition fees uponacceptance on the course. The course fee includes thecourse materials published by Montessori CentreInternational. In addition, students are required topurchase compulsory books, as identified in the BookList published in the student handbook or modulespecifications. The examination fee is payable by allstudents who qualify for the Montessori examinations.

Modes of study:

Full-time – two years of study

September 2012 intake College days: Wednesday – FridayPlacements days: Monday and Tuesday

September 2013 intakeCollege days: Monday – Wednesday Placements days: Thursday and Friday

Part-time for MCI Graduates – one year of study

January 2012 intake College day:Spring semester: Thursdays 9.30 – 20.00 Autumn semester: Tuesdays 9.30 – 20.00

September 2012 intakeCollege day:Autumn semester: Tuesdays 9.30 – 20.00 Spring semester: Tuesdays 9.30 – 20.00

Continuing your studies with LondonMetropolitan University:

Full-Time Graduates:

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Degree,students will be required to undertake six months fulltime placement prior to being admitted to study for theBA (Hons) Early Childhood studies programme atLondon Metropolitan University. This will requirestudies of 8 further modules (approximately 18months).

Part-Time Graduates:

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Degree,students will be admitted to study for the BA (Hons)Early Childhood studies programme at LondonMetropolitan University. This will require studies of 8further modules (approximately 18 months).


FDA – FT&PT (October 2011)


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FEE INFORMATION Valid for courses starting January 2012 and September 2012

Registration Fee

On registration all full-time and part-time students who are UK and EU nationals pay a non-refundable fee of £100and a £500 deposit which is refundable against the final instalment of fees.

Foreign nationals are required to pay the registration fee of £100, the deposit of £500 and the first year’s tuitionfees upon acceptance on the course. The deposit is refundable against the final instalment of fees. The depositand fees paid are refundable in the event of student visa not being granted by the UK Border Agency (UK BA).

IMPORTANT: Prospective students are advised to pay particular attention to the terms and conditions onthe registration form before forwarding their registration form and fee. If necessary, students shoulddiscuss their requirements with the Registrar.

Methods of Payment

Students can benefit from discounted full-time or part-time course fees if they pay for the course in full before thestart of their study. Alternatively they can pay in instalments.

FULL-TIME TWO YEAR PROGRAMME OF STUDYfor newcomers to Montessori and to Early Years

Course Course Fee 4 instalment Discount for full Full payment afterfor two years payments payment Discountof study

Full time study forUK and EU applicants £9,000 £2,250 £500 £8,500

Full time study forOverseas applicants £12,500 £3,125 £600 £11,900

ADDITIONAL COSTS for full time programme of study:Extra course materials and books: £500 (approximately)Montessori Examination Fee: £270

LONDON BASED FULL-TIME and PART-TIME FOUNDATION DEGREE INARTS (FDA) Montessori Early Childhood Practice


PART-TIME ONE YEAR PROGRAMME OF STUDY for MCI International Diploma holders with three years work experience

Course Course Fee 4 instalment Discount for full Full payment afterfor two years payments payment Discountof study

Part time study – one year £2,500 £1,250 £200 £2,300

ADDITIONAL COSTS for part time programme of study:

Extra course materials and books: £500 (approximately)

Instalment Payment Dates for Full-time and Part-time Foundation Degree Courses

Following approved registration, tuition fees for the full course become payable as follows:Student Intake

Student Intake 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment 3rd Instalment 4th Instalment

January 2012 20th Jan 2012 24th Sept 2012 21st Jan 2013 23rd Sept 2013September 2012 10th Sept 2012 10th Jan 2013 16th Sept 2013 16th Jan 2014

The terms and conditions of commitment to pay the tuition fees are stated on the registration form. Acceptance onany full- or part-time course is conditional upon your agreement to these terms and conditions. Fees are due on orbefore the above payment dates and the College reserves the right to administer a surcharge if the student fails toobserve these conditions.



COLLEGE DATESFoundation Degree Course 2012 – 2014

Autumn 2012Semester 1: (16 weeks) Semester 2: (16 weeks)

10 September 2012 – 7 December 2012* 14 January 2013 – 3 May 2013* October reading week: 22 – 27 October 2012 Easter break: 29 March – 20 April 2013Christmas break: 17 Dec 2012 – 4 January 2013

Spring 2013Semester 1: (16 weeks) Semester 2: (16 weeks)

14 January 2013 – 3 May 2013* 16 September 2013 – 14 December 2013*Easter break: 29 March – 20 April 2013 October reading week: 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2013

Christmas break: 16 Dec 2013 – 4 January 2014

Autumn 2013Semester 1: (16 weeks) Semester 2: (16 weeks)

16 September 2013 – 14 December 2013* 20 January 2014 – 4 May 2014*October reading week: 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2013 Easter break: 24 March – 21 April 2014Christmas break: 16 Dec 2013 – 4 January 2014

Spring 2014Semester 1: (18 weeks) Semester 2: (18 weeks)

20 January 2014 – 4 May 2014* September 2014 – 13 December 2014*Easter break: 24 March – 21 April 2014 October reading week: 27 – 31 Oct 2014

Christmas break: 15 Dec 2014 – 3 January 2015

*Students will be required to submit assignments for marking during December/January and May/June. Teaching practice placements: full time students are required to complete 40 days of placement during the yearand will not complete this component of their study until early/mid July. Montessori examination dates will be set at the beginning of the academic year.


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