Montessori Working paper
International Montessori Institute is based in the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University. We form a community of professionals, academics and students with shared interest in Montessori education.
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
The International Montessori Institute
Advancing the knowledge and understanding of Montessori education and improving professional practice in order to enhance the educational experience of children.
Montessori Education has transformed the lives of children and communities right around the globe for well over a century.
The International Montessori Institute (tIMI) works in partnership with education professionals in all sectors from early years settings through to Higher Education providers, in order to further a unique, child-centred approach to education.
Through a partnership between the Carnegie School of Education and the Montessori Group, tIMI was established on August 31st, 2020 on what would have been Dr Montessori’s 150th birthday. The Institute supports the development of accredited Montessori programmes housed in the subject area of Interdisciplinary Studies and actively researches the impact of the Montessori Method.
We work with international partners to undertake research to advance our knowledge and understanding of Montessori education and the improve professional practice in order to enhance the educational experience of children. Our research themes are very much rooted in the work of Dr Montessori. Through our research we seek to inform education policy change nationally and internationally in order to advance outcomes for children.
Watch this video from #ThatsMontessori of parents talk about how their children's Montessori education encourages creativity, curiosity, independence, problem solving and leadership.
our research themes
The Montessori method
An introduction to the Montessori method
An introduction to the Montessori approach to literacy
An introduction to the Montessori approach to numeracy
Montessori Education 0-12 Years (Accelerated Degree)
We are excited to launch the first ever Montessori Education 0-12 Years (Accelerated Degree). Our two-year, accelerated programme will enable you to obtain an undergraduate degree in two years and will prepare you for a fulfilling career of working with children in Montessori education. You will be taught by leading professionals in Montessori practice including Jeremy Clarke. Visit the course page below to find out more and apply.
What's new
Annual International Montessori Institute conference 2023 Global Voices: Montessori around the World
The partnership between Carnegie School of Education and the Montessori Group has created powerful opportunities to develop qualifications, initiate a Montessori research agenda and build a community of practice and research in the field.
This pedagogy has deep roots in the UK and globally and there is much scope to build an evidence base and learning about the impact of Montessori education for the benefit of children and families.
our team
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Dr Nathan Archer
Director of the International Montessori Institute / Carnegie School Of Education -
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Jeremy Clarke
Senior Consultant / Carnegie School Of Education -
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Professor Mhairi Beaton
Professor / Carnegie School Of Education
our team
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![Dr Nathan Archer]()
Dr Nathan Archer
Director of the International Montessori Institute / Carnegie School Of Education -
![Jeremy Clarke headshot]()
Jeremy Clarke
Senior Consultant / Carnegie School Of Education -
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Professor Mhairi Beaton
Professor / Carnegie School Of Education -
![Rachel Linfield]()
Rachel Linfield
Senior Lecturer / Carnegie School Of Education -
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Dr Lisa Stephenson
Senior Lecturer / Carnegie School Of Education -
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Dr Tom Van Rossum
Senior Lecturer / Carnegie School Of Sport
- Leonor Stjepic
- Karen Chetwynd
- Preeti Patel
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