How to Apply

Complete the online application below along with the $300 non-refundable application fee, to be paid at the time of submission. Your student file will be activated once your application fee is paid.

Complete the following:

  • Submit one set of official transcripts from your college or university, sent digitally to Lisa Meisenbacher, Assistant Director, PCTE. lmeisenbacher@princetonmontessori.org. If you have not attended college/university, an official transcript from your high school is required.

  • Degrees Outside the USA: College degrees received from non-U.S. colleges or universities may not meet the degree standards required for the U.S. For an assessment of non-U.S. degrees, applicants should contact a credentialing agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). To find a listing, go to http://www.naces.org.

  • Submit two professional letters of recommendation, which are character references that affirm your ability to work with children, to Lisa Meisenbacher, Assistant Director, PCTE. lmeisenbacher@princetonmontessori.org

  • Interview: Upon receipt of the application form and fee, Program Director Huma Kazmi will reach out to schedule an interview.

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AMS Scholarships

The application window for the AMS Teacher Education Scholarship for the 2026 – 2027 academic year opened February 1st, 2026. The application deadline is 11:59 PM (ET) on Saturday, April 19th 2026.  Apply here: AMS Scholarship

Please note that this scholarship opportunity is for teacher candidates, and not for those planning to enroll or currently attending an administrator or MIE course. Applicants must be enrolled and studying during the 2026 – 2027 academic year. If you have any questions about the teacher education scholarship, please contact AMS at tes@amshq.org