Application for Admission 2025-26

Application for Admission 2025-26

MEIPN admits students without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, being differently abled, or other legally protected status.
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Application Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Program Level*

Infant & ToddlerEarly ChildhoodElementary I (6-9)Elementary I-II (6-12)Elementary II (9-12) for holders of MACTE Elementary I credential only
CONTACT AND STATUS INFORMATION
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Previous Name
e.g. Maiden name
Preferred First Name*
Preferred pronouns*

she/herhe/himthey/theirother
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2, including Apt. #

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Phone Number*
Email (please list personal rather than work)*
example@example.com
Citizenship - If not a U.S. citizen, what is your status permitting study in the U.S.?
Background: For government statistical purposes, please check all that describe you background.

White/CaucasianAmerican Indian or Alaskan NativeHawaiian Native or Pacific IslanderBlack/African AmericanAsianHispanicMultiracialOther backgroundDisability (physical or mental)Veteran
Where did you hear about MEIPN?
What languages do you speak?
MERIT STARS# or Wash. St. Certification # if you have either
AMS Membership # if you have
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
High School Name*
City and State*
High School Graduation Month/Year*
College Name
City and State
Years Attended
Degree Type (Certificate, AA, BA, etc.) and Major
Date Degree Granted, or Note "No Degree"
College Name
City and State
Years Attended
Degree Type (Certificate, AA, BA, etc.) and Major
Date Degree Granted, or Note "No Degree"
If more than 2 college degrees, name college, date, degree and major:
Montessori Credential(s): Level, Date, Institution
Teaching Credential(s) or other certifications: Name, Date, and Institution
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
Current Employer/School Name*
Your Position*
Employer Email
Employer Phone
Dates From/To*
Former Employer/School Name
Your Position
Employer Email
Employer Phone
Dates From/To
EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN
Organization Name
Your position and responsibilities
Dates To/From
Organization Name
Your position and responsibilities
Dates To/From
Other Experiences with Children:
REFERENCES

Two professional references required; a third reference is optional*

	Full Name	Email or Phone	Position/Title	Relationship
1
2

PRACTICUM PHASE

If you don't have a practicum site yet, notify us when you get one.
Practicum Site School Name
Practicum Site Address
School Director Name
School Director Email
School Director Phone
Practicum Supervising Teacher (If Supervised)
Teacher Name
Level of Montessori Credential and Granting Institution
Email
Phone
TUITION
Is your current employer paying any part of your tuition?*

YesNoTo be determined
Are you applying for or awaiting a Child Care Aware of Washington Scholarship Award? Indicate Yes or No with comments as appropriate.*
REQUIRED ITEMS TO SUBMIT - ALL LEVELS:
How to Submit

Application documents can be uploaded below OR emailed to info@meipn.org, OR mailed to Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest, 19102 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, WA 98011.
Personal Statement

Submit a document (500-600 words) describing why you are interested in Montessori education, what elements of the Montessori philosophy resonate most with you, why you have decided to become a Montessori professional, and why you have selected training at this level.
Observation Reports

Submit TWO typed observation reports, each 2 pages long. Include comments of your observations of the students, the environment, and the teachers in each of the two Montessori classrooms at the level you are applying to study. If currently working in a Montessori school, at least one of the observations must be at a different school.
Recommendation Forms

Submit TWO recommendation forms (download from Resource tab of MEIPN website) from persons who can attest to your interest in children and your maturity, patience, leadership, personal responsibility, and academic competence to handle the demands of a college level teacher preparation course. The two required recommendations must be professional; a third is optional and may be professional or personal.
Official Transcript

From the highest level of your most recent educational institution. Official transcripts are sent directly from the institution. High school transcripts need not be official. Note: Students whose bachelor’s degree was awarded in a foreign country must have their degree evaluated for equivalency to a U.S. degree. See MEIPN Student Catalog for more information.
Previous Montessori Credential (if applicable)

Please provide a copy of your certificate if you have one.
TOEFL or IELTS Test (if applicable)

Applicants who received most of their high school and college education outside the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language. See MEIPN Student Catalog for requirements.
Application Fee

Application fees are determined by the date of receipt of all required materials.

Early Bird $100 until March 15.

Regular (on-time) $200 March 16 to April 30.

Late $250 after May 1 as space allows.

If you are not accepted, MEIPN will retain $100 of the application fee. Note that payments made by credit card may be subject to a 3% fee.
Application Fee Payment Method*

Check or money order to MEIPN, 19102 North Creek Parkway, Bothell 98011Electronic payment - MEIPN will email you an invoice that can be paid online
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Application for Admission 2025-26

CONTACT AND STATUS INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

REFERENCES

PRACTICUM PHASE

Practicum Supervising Teacher (If Supervised)

TUITION

REQUIRED ITEMS TO SUBMIT - ALL LEVELS:

Personal Statement

Observation Reports

Recommendation Forms

Official Transcript

Previous Montessori Credential (if applicable)

TOEFL or IELTS Test (if applicable)