Creating Lifelong Learners
The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.
~Maria Montessori
We believe the AMI approach to Montessori education is the gold standard for early child development, with the ability to bring positive change to society as a whole. As such, there is a need for teachers who are passionate and properly trained in the principles and practices of the AMI. We make this happen by:
Why Choose Us?
About Us
We are one of approximately 90 Montessori training centers worldwide and the only one in Pakistan offering the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma and Certificate Courses. These programs provide internationally recognized qualifications grounded in the authentic Montessori approach.
AMI, founded by Dr. Montessori to preserve the integrity of her work, remains active and globally recognized. All our lectures, tutorials, written assignments, and course materials are authorized directly by AMI.
We take pride in the academic excellence of our courses, which are taught by highly qualified trainers who have completed the AMI Training of Trainers program and have extensive experience working with children.
The Institute of Montessori Education for Teachers operates exemplary Montessori school Montessori Children’s Centre in Karachi, where children aged 2.5 to 6 experience the Montessori method taught by AMI-trained teachers. Our ongoing professional development and mentorship programs ensure that our educators engage in reflective practice to uphold the highest standards of authenticity.
What is AMI?
The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is dedicated to fostering the natural development of individuals from birth to adulthood, empowering children to become transformative figures in society and contributing to a harmonious and peaceful world.
Globally recognized as an expert on the distinctive nature of childhood, natural human development, and children’s rights, AMI serves as a leading authority on these topics.
AMI is also acknowledged and sought after both nationally and internationally as the steward and promoter of Montessori philosophy and pedagogy.
Furthermore, AMI is frequently invited to support international and national humanitarian and government organizations in addressing social and educational issues where positive change can be achieved through the education of children.
Our History
Before Partition
When Dr. Maria Montessori first visited the Indian Subcontinent in 1939, she was constrained to stay here for seven years to the Second World War. This was when the seeds of Montessori education were first sown in what is now Pakistan.
Dr. Montessori conducted many teaching courses in different cities around the subcontinent, with the last one being at Karachi in 1946. The pioneer of the Montessori Movement in Pakistan was Mrs. Gool. K. Minwalla, who was one of the 345 students of the first teachersโ training course conducted by Dr. Montessori herself in Kalekshetra, Adyar in 1939. Mrs. Minwalla also founded her first Montessori House of Children in Karachi in 1941, which was recognized by the AMI, and was instrumental in inviting Dr. Montessori to Pakistan post-independence.
After Partition
The Pakistan Montessori Association was soon established, and the first Pakistan Montessori Teachers Training course was inaugurated by Dr. Maria Montessori and conducted by Mr. Joosten in Karachi in 1949.
The Second teacher’s training course was inaugurated by Mario Montessori Senior in 1966. Since then, training courses have been conducted every year with Mrs. Gool K. Minwalla as the Director of Training. She was assisted in the training courses by Mrs. Gul Rustamji, Mrs. Majida Sufi, Mrs. Arnawaz Dinshaw, Mrs. Arifa Saifee, Mrs. Farida Akbar, and Mrs. Anisa Moin.
In 1999, at the request of the AMI, a new body was formed which would conduct the AMI training courses for teachers in Pakistan. The Institute of Montessori Education for Teachers (Guarantee) Ltd. – previously MTTC – is registered with SECP (Security Exchange Commission Pakistan) and presided over by a Board of Governors. It is registered to the provisions of the Companies Act of 2017 (XIX of 2017).
From 1999 โ 2019, the training courses have been conducted by the MTTC (now IMET) under the Directorship of Mrs. Farida Akbar.ย
In 2018, the MTTC (now IMET) celebrated its 50th course.
From 2019 โ 2023, Mrs. Salma Imtiaz continued to conduct the courses as the Director of Training.
IMET completed its 55th course this year under the Trainer, Ms. Tayyaba Saleem.