The’ Oxford Association of Lecce has organised courses dedicated to the Montessori method for years, which bear the insignia of’National Montessori Opera of Rome And the new edition kicked off in Lecce on 11 October last with the first online lesson of the theoretical module.

In Italy, in fact, the only centre authorised to train Montessori teachers is the’National Montessori Organisation which, through courses and seminars, trains teachers who wish to base their educational method on the principles of Maria Montessori.

The first lesson was given by the scientific coordinator of the courses, Anna Grazia Buttazzo, who welcomed the female participants who, specifically, are 18 for the Early Childhood Educators course, 28 for Kindergarten teachers, 24 for the Primary School teachers course.

“Courses created and completed in these years – stated the trainer from the Opera Nazionale Montessori Anna Grazia Buttazzo – have led to respectable results, training enthusiastic and capable teachers, ready to implement the Montessori teachings to the best of their ability, which are aimed at fostering the men and women of tomorrow to grow in serenity and awareness. A true life path as well as a didactic training course.”.

Once the theoretical module, which is held online, has been completed, The lessons will continue in person according to the established calendar, at the premises of International House Oxford Lecce at Via Adriatica 10 in Lecce.

The courses

Therefore the routes are divided into 3 typologiese:
Early years educators (age range 0-3 years)
Nursery school teachers (age range 3-6 years)
Primary school teachers (age range 6-11 years)

It is useful to note that, even once the course has started, it is possible to enrol no later than 24th October 2025. To download the useful documentation, Click here