Professional Montessori Training for Schools & Institutions — Toronto, Canada
OUR OFFERINGS
Programs & Services
Comprehensive professional development solutions for every level of your Montessori school.
Teacher Training & Certification
Foundation to Advanced Levels. A comprehensive, structured Montessori teacher preparation program for every experience level — from new graduates to seasoned educators seeking formal certification.
- Montessori philosophy & child development
- Practical Life & Sensorial presentations
- Language & Mathematics scope and sequence
- Classroom management & observation skills
- Portfolio assessment & practicum
Foundation · Intermediate · Advanced
Montessori Diploma Programs
Early Childhood, Elementary & Leadership diploma pathways. Rigorous academic standards designed for educators seeking professional recognition and career advancement.
- Early Childhood (3–6) Diploma
- Elementary I (6–9) Diploma
- Elementary II (9–12) Diploma
- Leadership & School Management
- Mentored practicum requirement
Ages 3–6 · 6–9 · 9–12
Workshops & Professional Development
Philosophy, Materials, Methodology, Classroom Management. Practical, applicable workshops that can be delivered at your school or online for your entire team.
- Montessori Philosophy in 60 Minutes
- Understanding Sensitive Periods
- Practical Life Essentials
- Grace & Courtesy in Practice
- Parent Communication Strategies
On-site · Online · Half or full day
School Development & Consultancy
Curriculum, Environment, Staff Support. A whole-school transformation approach working with leadership and staff to strengthen every dimension of Montessori practice.
- CIMA School Readiness Audit™
- 90-Day Improvement Roadmap
- Classroom observation & feedback
- Environment and materials review
- Institutional development report
Audit · Roadmap · Ongoing support
Leadership Academy
For Principals, Directors & Owners who want to build and sustain a professional Montessori culture. Strategic and operational leadership development.
- Leading Montessori Schools
- Building & sustaining school culture
- Teacher recruitment & development
- Parent engagement strategies
- Quality assurance & accreditation
Principals · Directors · Owners
Digital Academy & CPD
Flexible online learning for continuing professional development from anywhere in the world. Build your CIMA Professional Passport with micro-credentials.
- Self-paced Montessori micro-courses
- CPD hours tracking & certification
- Institutional LMS access for schools
- Monthly live webinars
- CIMA resource library access
Self-paced · Live webinars · LMS
STEP-BY-STEP LEARNING
CIMA Micro-Credentials
Instead of requiring a large diploma before receiving any credential, CIMA offers smaller professional badges that build toward full certification. Educators progressively collect credentials to create a career ladder.
Certification Pathway
1
Complete Micro-Credentials
2
Earn CIMA Professional Certificate
3
Progress to CIMA Diploma Pathway
Montessori Philosophy
Practical Life Specialist
Sensorial Foundations
Montessori Language Foundations
Montessori Mathematics Foundations
Classroom Management
Child Observation
Montessori Leadership
Ready to Build a Stronger Montessori Team?
Get in touch today for a customized training plan or institutional consultation.
Empowering educators. Enriching young minds. Building a brighter future through professional Montessori education.
“The goal is not just to train teachers, but to build a culture of excellence in Montessori education.”
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CONTACT
- 88 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON, M5V0L7, Canada
- CIMA.SCHOOL
- +1 647 955 6517
- info@cima.school
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