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Montessori Teacher Training in Malaysia

Malaysia has many private kindergartens and Montessori centres, especially in the Klang Valley, and parents actively look for Montessori-trained teachers.

You can study APTTI's Montessori teacher training online from Malaysia: the Certificate (120 hours), Diploma (200 hours) or PG Diploma (240 hours). Fees are USD 170, 325 or 475. Entry is 10+2 or a degree. The certificate is APTTI's own: widely used for private preschool jobs, but not a local teaching licence.

Montessori jobs in Malaysia

  • Private kindergartens (tadika) and Montessori centres hire teachers and assistants.
  • English-medium and international preschools often prefer Montessori-trained staff.

Job titles to search: preschool teacher, kindergarten teacher, Montessori teacher.

Recognition and rules in Malaysia

  • Private kindergartens are registered with the Ministry of Education, and Malaysian rules expect preschool teachers to hold early childhood qualifications such as a diploma. Check whether an APTTI certificate meets your employer's requirement.
  • International fees are paid in USD.

Documents and attestation

Employers may ask for your SPM/STPM and any diploma certificates.

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Questions from Malaysia

Is the course recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Education?

No. It is APTTI's own certificate. Use it as Montessori specialist training alongside the qualification your employer needs.

Can I study from Kuala Lumpur?

Yes, online.

Is there an APTTI campus in Malaysia?

No. The course is online. APTTI's head office is in Kolkata, India.

Courses you can take from Malaysia

Preliminary · online

Certificate in Montessori Teacher Training

The preliminary level. It introduces the Montessori philosophy, the prepared environment and the core areas of the 3–6 classroom for people starting out in early childhood teaching.

Hours
120
Duration
6 months
Entry
10+2 or degree

USD 170 international fee

Advanced · online

Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training

The advanced level and the usual choice for classroom roles. It concentrates on the Montessori apparatus and methods of instruction, and you plan Montessori lessons of your own.

Hours
200
Duration
10 months
Entry
10+2 or degree

USD 325 international fee

Postgraduate level · online

PG Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training

The most extensive level. It covers Maria Montessori's methodology in depth, compares it with other preschool approaches, and adds lesson planning and case studies.

Hours
240
Duration
12 months
Entry
10+2 or degree

USD 475 international fee

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