{"id":3548,"date":"2016-08-15T19:31:36","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T19:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.wsmsnyc.org.s167849.gridserver.com\/?page_id=3548"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:20:25","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ejuoz0-d8244d908f225ea2ccb5b1b3f9873798\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-1ejuoz0-d8244d908f225ea2ccb5b1b3f9873798__0 .avia-caption-title{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-1ejuoz0-d8244d908f225ea2ccb5b1b3f9873798__0 .avia-caption-content{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-1ejuoz0-d8244d908f225ea2ccb5b1b3f9873798__0 .avia-caption-content p{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-slideshow av-1ejuoz0-d8244d908f225ea2ccb5b1b3f9873798 avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied  image_no_stretch avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 20.625%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-1ejuoz0-d8244d908f225ea2ccb5b1b3f9873798__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-1ejuoz0-d8244d908f225ea2ccb5b1b3f9873798__0 caption_fullwidth caption_center'><div class=\"container caption_container\"><div class=\"slideshow_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-5474 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5474\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"330\" title='faq' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1-768x158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1-1030x212.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1-1500x309.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1-705x145.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/faq-1-450x93.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.4; background-color: #000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id='adwidget'  class='avia-section av-4p23yk-524b3dcbc4e9af0b9a49916279dbb5b1 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_button  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3548'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4jpmy4-086d351f4374a342592af52d560cce52\">\n.flex_column.av-4jpmy4-086d351f4374a342592af52d560cce52{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4jpmy4-086d351f4374a342592af52d560cce52 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k61337ii-a52267ca1ab4f6625bba900da661c1ef '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please see below for answers to frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please contact Lisanne Pinciotti, Program Director at <a href=\"mailto:lpinciotti@wsmsnyc.org\">lpinciotti@wsmsnyc.org<\/a>. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/contact-us\/\">click here<\/a> for additional contact information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-17yh630-619e36986b9b6ef3f5d5330ad53c67c3  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3a0ejw-caa1372b843a12548a644e80e41c667f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>What is the admissions process?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are four steps to our admissions\/enrollment process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign up to view the information session videos and review the Program Handbook<\/li>\n<li>Submit an online application<\/li>\n<li>Mail additional application materials<\/li>\n<li>Return the enrollment agreement and fee<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-46ogik-d87efecf915e0f6ad12bd7f1b3a21a31'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>When is the application deadline?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The following deadlines apply for 2025-2026 enrollment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WSMS-TEP Scholarships:<\/strong><br \/>\nMay 9, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infant Toddler Track 1 (summer entry):<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 6, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early Childhood Track 1 (summer entry):<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 6, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>All Elementary Tracks:<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 6, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Administrator (summer entry):<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 6, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early Childhood Track 2 (fall entry):<\/strong><br \/>\nAugust 29, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infant Toddler Track 2 (fall entry):<\/strong><br \/>\nAugust 29, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Administrator (fall entry):<\/strong><br \/>\nAugust 29, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Montessori Inclusion Endorsement:<\/strong><br \/>\nRolling Admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4d7db0-94bb6a406270102e7b7475ccf72bdfab'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>What is the application fee?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The non-refundable application fee is $100 ($200 for international applicants).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2ife3g-ea31c8088a474e2dcc174e5956cb717c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>What is the tuition?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All tuition and fees are outlined on our <a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\/tuition-scholarships\/\">Tuition &#038; Scholarships<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Payment plans are available. We do not accept credit card payments for tuition or enrollment fees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3l9hvw-ada36ab863c2d476f713f755f48e9178'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>Do you offer tuition assistance?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, WSMS-TEP is committed to ensuring that our educational offerings are open to all qualified candidates. An individual\u2019s ability to pay is not a determining factor in offering a place in our teacher education program. Those who need assistance with tuition payments may apply through WSMS-TEP\u2019s scholarship program or for an AMS scholarship. Federal financial aid is available for the Master\u2019s program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-33ucq4-c2a06925da3f024e118bf9d2eb208b67'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>What programs do you offer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We offer Infant Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Administrator Montessori credential programs. We offer a Montessori Inclusion Endorsement as an additional qualifier to the teaching credential.<\/p>\n<p>Our Master&#8217;s degree program in partnership with Manhattanville University leads to a degree in either Early Childhood and Special Education or Childhood and Special Education. We also offer ongoing professional development workshops and private consultations to Montessori schools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3abjsc-b12229e44e963bc23141b7d0b523a829'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>Where are you located?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>West Side Montessori School (WSMS) is located at 309 West 92nd Street, New York, NY. We offer courses in multiple locations including at West Side Montessori School in New York, NY, Calhoun School in New York, NY, and at Ehelin Montessori in Shanghai, China.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-u7tt9o-d9abcefe24f1c2a30c6e67df3b8d1ace'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>How long does it take to complete the program?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Depending on the program and model chosen, our programs are typically completed in 1-3 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-sfgfcc-02ddbf4b4b87474d7fa3e92b8ba51565'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>How is WSMS-TEP different than an online course?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The programs at WSMS-TEP are designed for you to live and learn within the context of community. Something special happens when a group of people join together that can\u2019t be conveyed through handbooks or videos on their own. WSMS-TEP has been at the forefront of Montessori Teacher Education for over 50 years\u2026and every cohort evolves with the distinct personality of the group. WSMS-TEP graduates understand what we\u2019re talking about. We use current technologies to support collaborative learning. We study research to support lessons on development. We believe in educating the whole person, children as well as adults. Join us; find out for yourself how a strong sense of community will enhance the transformative process that is the hallmark of Montessori teacher education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2r2e30-36fd810eccdf0cfddcef79e7bc5b9bab'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>How do WSMS-TEP graduates find jobs?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Successful completion of the Montessori credential program meets the requirements for a career with children in a Montessori setting. AMS,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amshq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&#038;q=http:\/\/www.amshq.org&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1515031503947000&#038;usg=AFQjCNGqSUq7KEx_G5TnWQCnxW7-E9HTIg\">www.amshq.org<\/a>, maintains a listing of local and national teacher employment opportunities. WSMS-TEP also maintains a job posting board. The Program Director is available for advisement and counseling. 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