Does FTTA provide internship and placement support?

Internship is included and FTTA provides placement assistance, including career guidance, resume support and relevant networking. Placement is not presented as a guaranteed job.

Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training · Bangalore

Become a confident Montessori educator in 6 months.

Q: Can FTTA help me start a Montessori school?

Suitable candidates can explore additional school-starting guidance covering areas such as learning-space planning, materials and setup. This consultancy is separate from the diploma and may involve additional fees.

Q: What are the course fees?

The FTTA admissions team shares the complete fee structure and payment information during admissions counselling.

Build practical classroom skills through flexible online learning, 10 days of hands-on training in Koramangala, an internship and personal guidance from experienced educators.

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Admissions Openfor the next batch

15+ Years Lead trainer experience

016-month diplomaStructured professional training

02Flexible online theoryLearn around your current life

0310-day practicalHands-on training in Koramangala

04Internship includedWith career and placement support

Made for real-life transitions

A course designed for where you are today.

You do not need to have your entire career mapped out. You only need the willingness to understand children differently and take the next practical step.

Aspiring teachers

Build a professional foundation and prepare to enter a Montessori classroom with confidence.

Returning to work

Restart your career through a flexible programme that combines online learning with guided practice.

Career changers

Move towards meaningful work that supports children's independence, curiosity and development.

Existing educators

Strengthen your practice with observation-led, child-centred Montessori methods and materials.

The FTTA difference

Learn Montessori by doing—not only by watching.

Online theory creates the foundation. Guided demonstrations, materials practice, observation and in-person training help you understand how Montessori works in a real learning environment.

Explore the learning journey

Understand the child

Study child development, Montessori philosophy and the prepared environment.

Work with the materials

Observe demonstrations and practise presenting materials under experienced guidance.

See learning in action

Connect theory to actual classroom observation, documentation and practical experience.

Prepare for the classroom

Complete assignments, material-making and an internship before taking your next career step.

Your six-month journey

From first lesson to classroom confidence.

Each stage builds naturally on the one before it, helping you move from understanding the philosophy to applying it with purpose.

01
Begin
Online theory
Learn Montessori principles, child development and the role of the prepared adult.
02
Practise
In-person practicals
Spend ten focused days working with materials and guided presentations in Koramangala.
03
Observe
Classroom exposure
Watch how children engage with the environment and learn to record meaningful observations.
04
Apply
Assignments and internship
Build reference albums, create materials and practise what you have learned.
05
Progress
Career support
Receive guidance for your résumé, interviews, relevant opportunities and next steps.

Practical training in pictures

Real Montessori practice, guided step by step.

See FTTA Montessori teacher training moments from hands-on practical sessions in Bangalore: sensorial work, number materials, guided presentations and trainer feedback.

real classroom-practice moments

FTTA Montessori trainee practising a bead board material during in-person teacher training — Bead board practiceGuided bead board work during FTTA's in-person Montessori teacher training.

Montessori educator guiding a trainee through a number board lesson at FTTA — Number board lessonTrainer-led number board practice for Montessori classroom preparation.

Two FTTA trainees arranging blue triangle Montessori materials on a floor mat — Triangle materialsHands-on triangle material practice with Montessori trainees on a floor mat.

Montessori trainee sorting blue triangle cards during practical teacher training — Triangle sorting practiceTrainees compare and sort triangle cards during practical Montessori work.

Trainer and trainee discussing Montessori bead materials during guided practice — Practical materials lessonClose guidance with Montessori bead materials during a practical lesson.

FTTA trainees comparing triangle control charts during Montessori practicals — Blue triangle presentationBlue triangle control chart work as part of Montessori material presentation.

Montessori trainees reviewing a tabletop classroom material in the FTTA training room — Classroom table demonstrationSmall-group tabletop demonstration inside the FTTA Montessori training room.

Teacher trainer guiding a Montessori table material demonstration at FTTA — Trainer table guidanceTrainer guidance during a Montessori table material demonstration.

Montessori number rods and cards laid out for mathematics material practice — Number rods math materialNumber rods and numeral cards prepared for Montessori mathematics practice.

FTTA trainee arranging long rods and number cards during Montessori math practice — Long rods and number cardsLong rods and number cards arranged for a sequential math lesson.

Trainer supporting a trainee with bead board material in Montessori teacher training — Bead board guided practiceBead board material practice guided by an experienced Montessori trainer.

Montessori numerals and rods arranged for guided mathematics practice — Numerals and rods practiceNumerals and rods used to connect concrete materials with number sense.

FTTA trainees working with number cards and rods on a classroom floor mat — Number cards and rod lessonNumber cards and rods practised on the classroom floor mat.

Montessori trainee receiving a bead material demonstration from an FTTA trainer — Bead material demonstrationOne-to-one bead material demonstration for a Montessori trainee.

Two trainees practising Montessori math materials in the FTTA classroom — Math materials sessionHands-on Montessori math material practice in the FTTA classroom.

FTTA trainer and trainee presenting a blue sensorial Montessori material — Sensorial material presentationBlue sensorial material presentation during practical teacher training.

FTTA teacher trainer giving close support during bead board practice — Bead board teacher guidanceClose trainer support with bead board materials and lesson sequencing.

Montessori long rods and number card layout shown from above — Long rods card layoutLong rods and number card layout for Montessori mathematics practice.

Two FTTA trainees practising a blue Montessori sensorial material presentation — Blue sensorial material practiceTwo trainees practise a blue sensorial material presentation.

Montessori trainer and trainee exchanging a blue sensorial material during practice — Blue material presentationSensorial material exchange during trainer-guided Montessori practice.

FTTA trainees using a tabletop Montessori material during guided training — Tabletop material demonstrationTabletop Montessori material demonstration with trainer feedback.

Montessori practical sensorial material demonstration between trainer and trainee — Practical sensorial demonstrationPractical sensorial material work during FTTA Montessori training.

Experienced guidance

Learn from educators who have lived the method.

FTTA's teaching is informed by years of early-childhood education, real classroom practice and a deep understanding of how adults learn to guide children.

View Sandy Philip's professional profile

Lead trainer

Sandy Philip

Directress and early-childhood educator

15+years of lead-trainer experience

12+Years of running The Freethinking School

A blend of experienced leadership, personal mentoring and practical classroom insight.

What you will develop

Skills that stay with you beyond the diploma.

Your training becomes a practical reference system you can continue using as you observe, prepare environments and guide children.

Practical Life

Support independence, coordination, order and care for the environment.

Sensorial

Understand how carefully designed materials refine perception and classification.

Language

Guide the progression from spoken language to writing, reading and expression.

Mathematics

Introduce abstract mathematical concepts through concrete, sequential materials.

Culture

Help children explore geography, science, nature, art and the connected world.

Two possible pathways

Your training can open more than one door.

Career pathway

Become a Montessori teacher

Develop classroom-ready skills, complete an internship and receive support as you prepare for suitable teaching opportunities.

Practical classroom preparation
Résumé and interview guidance
Placement assistance and networking

Apply for the teaching pathway

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Entrepreneur pathway

Explore starting your own school

After training, suitable candidates can access separate guidance for planning a Montessori learning space in their community.

Learning-space planning
Montessori materials guidance
Setup and team-planning support

Ask about school-starting guidance School consultancy is optional, separate from the diploma and may involve additional fees.

An FTTA graduate receiving her Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training

Real FTTA momentA milestone earned through learning and practice.

Student experiences

What changes when theory begins to make sense.

“The training opened my eyes to a new way of looking at education. Theory gave us the foundation; the practical sessions made the ideas meaningful.”

Anupa PemmaiahFTTA programme participant

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Questions, answered clearly

Everything you may want to know before applying.

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Who is this Montessori diploma for?

The programme is designed for aspiring teachers, homemakers returning to work, career changers and existing educators who want practical Montessori training. Contact admissions to confirm the current entry requirements for your circumstances.

How is the programme delivered?

The six-month programme combines flexible online theory classes with ten days of in-person practical training in Koramangala, Bengaluru.

What will I learn during the programme?

Training covers Montessori philosophy, child development, the prepared environment, demonstrations, supervised materials practice, classroom observation, material-making and written assignments across the core Montessori areas.

Are internship and placement included?

An internship is included. FTTA also provides placement assistance through career guidance, résumé preparation and relevant networking. Placement assistance should not be understood as a guaranteed job.

Can FTTA help me start a Montessori school?

Suitable candidates can explore separate consultancy covering areas such as learning-space planning, materials, setup and team requirements. This service is optional and may involve additional fees.

What certification will I receive?

Students who successfully complete the programme requirements receive a Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training certified by Freethinking Teacher Training Academy.

What are the course fees?

The complete fee structure and payment information are shared during admissions counselling. You do not need to make a payment when submitting the application form below.

Applications are open

Your next chapter can begin here.

Start your application for the batch beginning 17 August 2026. The admissions team will contact you with fees, schedule details and the next steps.

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