The Modern Montessori Group is made up of The College of Modern Montessori — founded in the United Kingdom in 1981 and providing Montessori teacher training in South Africa since 1989 — and The School of Modern Montessori, which runs two authentic Montessori schools: Linbro Park, Sandton, open since 1996, and Gillitts, Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal, open since 2003.
The College — become a Montessori teacher
Five routes to a Montessori qualification, from a R24 000 distance course to the R73 000 full-time diploma. The three early childhood diplomas lead to the National Diploma in Early Childhood Development Practice at NQF Level 5.
The Schools — enrol your child
Two Montessori schools, both to age 13.
- Linbro Park, Sandton — from 3 months to 13 years. Half day or full day, with aftercare, meals, extra-murals and holiday programmes.
- Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal — from 2½ years to 13 years. Half day.
