In 1998 joint venture between MONTESSORI St. NICHOLAS TEACHER TRAINING and LONDON MONTESSORI CENTRE resulted in the creation of MONTESSORI CENTRE INTERNATIONAL.

Montessori St. Nicholas (MSN) and London Montessori Centre (LMC) qualifications

Montessori Centre International (MCI) holds the remaining records of graduates from Montessori St. Nicholas (MSN) and London Montessori Centre. These two awarding bodies ceased operation in 2002.

MCI can provide an official, signed and sealed letter verifying and confirming that MSN or LMC issued a diploma/certificate, where evidence in our records shows completions of studies. We are unable to provide transcripts for these courses.

To apply for this letter applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Application form;
  • Proof of identity such as scan of a passport, drivers licence or birth certificate. Where students completed the course in their maiden name, a scanned copy of their marriage certificate must also be provided;
  • Fee of £50.00.

Please note that we are not able to conduct record searches prior to receiving the above information and fee from the applicants. A payment form is included with the application form.

To find the UK levels and recognition of the MSN and LMC diplomas and certificates from 1990 – 2014 please see: Select Qualifications started prior to 2014, enter Montessori into the ‘Qualifications’ box and choice of the following in the ‘Awarding organisation’ box: London Montessori, Montessori Board or St Nicholas Montessori Training Centre.

The MSN and LMC graduates who completed their Montessori qualifications which included assessed teaching practice (practicum) post 1990 have a qualification recognised as full and relevant at Level 4. These graduates hold a full and relevant qualification with Conferred Licence to Practice.

Where the request is made by a third party, permission must be given by the graduate to release this information.

Please note that it can take up to 40 working days to provide you with this information.

Montessori Centre International (MCI) Early Childhood Courses

Montessori Centre International (MCI) has been issuing International Diplomas, Stage I and Stage II Certificates for the Early Childhood course since 2001. The course was offered until August 2014 with a latest possible completion date of 2017/2018 academic year.

Please note that only the International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy is the full and relevant qualification with Conferred Licence to Practice under the EYFS regulation. This is listed as Level 4 on the DfE list . Select Qualifications started prior to 2014, enter Montessori into the ‘Qualifications’ box and choice of the following in the ‘Awarding organisation’ box: Montessori Board.

The MCI student records are computerised and diplomas/certificates can be re-issued together with a transcript.

To apply for a reissue of the Montessori Board of Examiners International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy or Certificate Stage I or II applicants are required to provide the following documents:

  • Application form;
  • Proof of identity such as scan of a passport, drivers licence or birth certificate. Where students completed the course in their maiden name, a scanned copy of their marriage certificate must also be provided;
  • Fee of £50.00.

Please note that we are not able to conduct record searches prior to receiving the above information and fee from the applicants. A payment form is included with the application form.

Should a detailed description of the course be required by an external agency a fee of £50 will be payable, prior to preparation of the documentation. This information will only be provided in cases where evidence of completion of study is available to MCI and permission to obtain personal information is provided to the external agency by our graduate.

Where the request is made by a third party, permission must be given by the graduate to release this information.

Please note that it can take up to 40 working days to provide you with this information.

Attestation or verification of MCI/ MSN/ LMC diplomas / certificates

Attestation of a diploma or certificate issued by MCI/LMC or MSN can be prepared only when the original or scanned copy of the diploma/certificate is provided with the application and the details are confirmed in our own documentation.

A fee of £30 is payable when attestation is provided electronically.

A fee of £50 is payable for a hard copy of the Attestation document delivered by registered post or courier to a designated address.

Where the request is made by a third party, permission must be given by the graduate on the application form to release this information.

Despatch of Documents

All replacement documents can be sent electronically in pdf format. Hard copies can be sent on request via the following means:

UK – 1st class registered post (not extra fee)

Overseas – Airmail, registered post (no extra fee)

Overseas - Courier, please add £25 to your payment

Foundation Degree in Arts and Certificate in Higher Education

(Montessori Early Childhood Practice)

This qualification was awarded by London Metropolitan University and graduates are required to apply directly to the University for a replacement certificate.

Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy, Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator)

This qualification is awarded jointly by Crossfields Institute and Cache and graduates are required to apply directly to Crossfields Institute a replacement certificate.

Pleasecontact the Academic Administration Team r

01453 808 111.

BI 03.05.17-1-