Montessori Education
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 7 NFQ |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
3 Years (Level 7) or 4 Years (Level 8). 2 semesters per year.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants to this programme must meet normal QQI requirements for entry to a level 7 or level 8 programme as follows:
- Level 7: O6 or H7 or above in 5 subjects which must include maths and English.
- Level 8: H5 or above in 2 higher level subjects AND a minimum of 4 O6s at ordinary level which must include English.
Applicants may apply under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning, (RPEL), and are considered on a case by case basis. Applicants wishing to apply to the course using RPL and or RPEL must inform the College at the time of application. Further details on the requirements and processes for RPL and RPEL can be found on our website on the RPL Page.
Careers / Further progression
Graduates of the BEd in Montessori Education find employment as advanced practitioners in Early Childhood in the following roles:
Teachers in Montessori Early Childhood care or educational settings
Members of a work-force in ECEC settings, which include direct work with children, and supervision and management roles.
Owner/managers in privately owned Montessori Early Childhood settings
Community and voluntary based managers and inspectors
Managers, administrators in City and County Childcare Committees,
Family Resource Centres and HSE specialist ECEC services
Managers or teachers in Naíonraí
Further information
Dun Laoghaire
€ 3,990 per year (P/T), Instalment plans available; Tax rebate (20%) eligible.
Entry for Advanced Entry on to Stage 2 can be done via direct RPL applications.
For further information contact admissions@smsi.ie. Please state the name and location of the course you are seeking information on in the subject of the email.
International Applications
Applications from international learners are very welcome. Please register your interest and we will be in touch with next steps.
Overview
The BEd in Montessori Education degree is designed for learners who wish to embark on a career in Montessori Teaching and Early Years Education and Care (ECEC). It is a broad- based modular programme incorporating Montessori pedagogy and philosophy with the core knowledge and skills necessary to work in the early childhood sector.
The programme also provides training in business skills appropriate for those wishing to set up /manage a small business. Learners are required to complete a significant practicum (500 hours over the first three years and 100 hours in year 4), in relevant settings.
In the first two years of the programme, students focus on early education up to age 6. In year 3 the focus progresses to the transition to primary education and explores the education in children up to age 9. Students can opt to exit the programme at this stage with a Level 7 award.
In the final year of the programme students can choose one of two routes leading to the different award titles:
Route A: Montessori Education for children ages 9 – 12 leading to the B.Ed. (Hons) in Montessori Education at Level 8
Route B: A return to explore in further depth Montessori Education as it applies to the early years leading to the B.Ed. (Hons) in Montessori Education (Early Years) at Level 8.
These programmes are recognised by the Qualifications Advisory Board for the purposes of professional recognition in the early years sector. In addition these programmes will enable graduates to work as Montessori classroom teachers in Montessori primary schools (including our own schools) with children up to age 9 (Level 7) and up to age 12 (Route A, Level 8).
Information on modules can be accessed at the "Course Web Page' link below.
Location:
12 Cumberland Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, A96 HX78
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:00pm
Telephone: 01 230 0080
Email: info@smsi.ie