2013 Elementary I, Elementary I-II, and Elementary II Teacher Preparation Course

Phase I - Interview

Submit a complete application. Upon review, the Academic Director will contact applicant for an interview appointment. Application Deadline April 30, 2013 Note: A $200 late enrollment fee will apply to all applications processed after the published deadline.
Phase II Orientation and Independent Study

Orientation meetings may be scheduled as soon as a student has completed their interview. Students are introduced to an assignment sequence for independent study to lay an academic foundation for the elementary course.
Choose from one of the Orientation dates listed below: January 24 February 21 March 21 2:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 am 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:00 pm April 4 May 23 9:00 am 3:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:00 pm

Applicants without a Montessori Infant-Toddler or Early Childhood credential are required to complete an Early Childhood Overview as part of the Phase II preparation.*
Early Childhood Overview Course dates: Spring 2012 Cohort Dates April 12, 13, 14 April 19, 20, 21 April 26, 27, 28 Phase III Beginning Academics June 30 August 9, 2013 (holidays: July 4 and 5) Phase IV - Practicum Summer 2012 Cohort Dates June 18 21 AND June 24 28 (Tuesday Friday AND Monday Friday)

Beginning August 2013; minimum 9 consecutive months (1080 hours) at an approved school and may end no sooner than the following the final session of the course. Fall Practicum Seminar: October 4 7, 2013
Phase V Continued Academic Seminars (the second summer) Dates June 9 27, 2014 (Self-Evaluation: Sat., June 28, 2014) June 9 28 and July 7 August 1, 2014 (Self-Evaluation: Sat., August 2, 2014) July 8 August 1, 2014 Phase VI Final Seminar (November 2014 TBD) Elementary II (9-12) academics continuation of Elementary I-II (6-12) academics Cohort continuation of Elementary I (6-9) academics

5728 Virginia Avenue Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514

Tel. 630-654-0151 / Fax 630-654-0182 www.SetonMontessori.org

2013 Elementary I, Elementary I-II and Elementary II Course Tuition

Elementary I Program (6-9)

$6,600 Tuition Fee plus $353 Certification/Membership Fees (MACTE Fee: $148; AMS Adult Learner Fee: $205) Schedule: With application: $500 (application payment) Initial Payment due one week prior to Orientation Date: $2,000 (towards Tuition Fee and $353 for Certification Membership Fees)
Elementary I-II Program (6-12 combined)

$9,700 Tuition Fee plus $353 Certification/Membership Fees (MACTE Fee: $148; AMS Adult Learner Fee: $205) Schedule: With application: $500 (application payment) Initial Payment due one week prior to Orientation Date: $2,000 (towards Tuition Fee and $353 for Certification Membership Fees)
Elementary II Program (9-12) (Prerequisite for admission is MACTE accredited Elementary I credential)

$3,4700 Tuition Fee plus $353 Certification/Membership Fees (MACTE Fee: $148; AMS Adult Learner Fee: $205) Schedule: With application: $500 (application payment) Initial Payment due one week prior to Orientation Date: $2,000 (towards Tuition Fee and $353 for Certification Membership Fees)
Required Attendance of the Early Childhood Overview (*applies to candidates without Infant-Toddler or Early Childhood credential only)

An additional 45 hour Overview Course is required. Due one week prior to course attendance is an additional fee of $700.
Balance of Tuition Plan 1 Plan 2 Elementary I One payment of $4,100 due on June 1, 2013 Two installments of $2,050 due on the 1st of each month: June 2013 and March 2014 Five installments of $8310 due on the 1st of each month: June, September, December 2013, March and June 2014 Ten installments of $420 due on the 1st of each month: June 2013 through March 2014 Elementary I-II One payment of $7,200 due on June 1, 2013 Two installments of $3,600 due on the 1st of each month: June 2013 and March 2014 Five installments of $1,450 due on the 1st of each month: June, September, December 2013, March and June 2014 Fifteen installments of $486.67 due on the 1st of each month: June 2013 through August 2014 Elementary II One payment of $900 due on June 1, 2013 Two installments of $450 due on the 1st of each month: June 2013 and March 2014 Five installments of $190 due on the 1st of each month: June, September, December 2013, March and June 2014 Ten installments of $100 due on the 1st of each month: June 2013 through March 2014

Plan 3
(an additional $50 finance fee included)

Plan 4
(an additional $100 finance fee included)

5728 Virginia Avenue Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514

Tel. 630-654-0151 / Fax 630-654-0182 www.SetonMontessori.org

2013 Elementary I, Elementary I-II and Elementary II Course Tuition

Refund Policy

If an applicant is not accepted, the $500 Application payment is refunded. If an applicant withdraws before the Orientation date, $400 will be refunded. A letter of withdrawal must be submitted by the student in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be made after Phase II Orientation has begun. Notes: 1. Tuition 25 late payments received more than five business days after the payment plan due date, will result in a $ fee. Checks returned for any reason will result in a $25 returned check fee. 2. The first and third visits to Practicum sites (over 150 miles from Seton Montessori Institute) will require a travel expense fee of $250 each for a total of $500. This is non-refundable. Checks or money orders are accepted for all payments. VISA or Master Card (presented in person during business hours) are accepted for Initial Payment, Plan I or Plan 2 options only. Applicants holding a degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education are exempt from paying the Academic Credit Fee.

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5728 Virginia Avenue Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514

Tel. 630-654-0151 / Fax 630-654-0182 www.SetonMontessori.org