By committing to an Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy credential, you are investing in a transformational educational experience that will benefit you and your community for a lifetime. Please review the information below on our tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses for the five-week residency program carefully, and feel free to contact us with any questions. We offer flexible payment plan options and alert our interest list to available scholarships as opportunities arise.
AMS Scholarship
On an annual basis, The American Montessori Society grants a limited number of teacher education scholarships to aspiring Montessori teachers in an effort to support their professional growth. The individuals eligible to apply for these scholarships have been accepted, are in the process of being accepted, or are already enrolled in an AMS-affiliated teacher education program at any of the following credential levels: Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary (I, I-II, II), and Secondary (I, I-II).
Due January 1 if paying in full. Payment plans available upon request.
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | $250 |
| Non-Refundable Registration Deposit | $500 |
| Self-Directed Practicum Fee* | $800 |
| Academic Tuition | $4,000 |
| Practicum Tuition | $3,000 |
| Total | $8,550 |
*Self-Directed Practicum Fee includes two additional visits from a Field Consultant. AMS/MACTE fees included in tuition. Additional $100 late registration fee applies after November 1.
Materials
Students should anticipate additional expenses for books, albums and material design, and field consultant travel, all of which are detailed in our student handbook and can be shared upon request.
Housing and Travel
Obtaining housing and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Contact information for local Airbnb’s and VRBO’s, apartments, and hotels can be easily found on the internet. Here are some websites that may be helpful:
Airbnb & VRBO
- Boise Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/boise-id/stays
- Boise VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/idaho/boise
- Eagle Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/eagle-id/stays
- Eagle VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/idaho/eagle
- Meridian Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/meridian-id/stays
- Meridian VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/idaho/meridian
Apartments
- Boise: https://www.apartments.com/boise-id/short-term/
- Meridian: https://www.apartments.com/meridian-id/short-term/
- Eagle: https://www.apartments.com/eagle-id/short-term/
Hotels
