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  • Teacher Training
    • Montessori Teacher Training Overview
    • 0 - 3 (Infant and Toddlers)
    • 3 - 6 (Pre-Primary)
    • 6-12 (Pre-Primary)
    • QCTO ECD Practitioner Certificate
    • Mentoring
    • Alumni Services
    • International Comparability
    • Apply Now
    • Course Prospectus
  • MELF Schools
    • MELF Montessori on Kloof
    • MELF Jo's School
  • Workshops
    • Workshops
  • Job Board
    • Job Board
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • MELF Staff
    • Our Story
    • MELF Board
    • The MELF Vision
    • Student Testimonials
    • FAQ
  • MELF Outreach
    • Support MELF
    • Siyafunda Ukufunda
    • Lifechurch/ MELF Workshops
    • Stop Hunger Now Workshops
    • The Arts Project

Great News! The enrolment deadline for the National Diploma in ECD (Level 5) and FETC in ECD (Level 4) has been extended to 30 June 2026. Our popular Dual Qualification Programmes are back! and Registrations are Now Open.! Click for more info.

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SAQA has extended the enrolment period for the historically registered qualifications: National Diploma: Early Childhood Development (NQF5) and FETC: Early Childhood Development (NQF4). This gives more aspiring ECD practitioners the chance to gain recognised qualifications. New students can still enrol, and current students have extra time to complete their studies. Now is the perfect time to join a supportive learning environment and advance your career. Take advantage of this extension and secure your place today! Our team at the Montessori Early Learning Foundation is ready to guide you through the enrolment process. Don’t wait – spots are limited! Contact MELF now to start your journey towards becoming a qualified ECD practitioner. By enrolling now, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day.

 MELF courses are either registered by the QCTO and accredited by SAQA, or are SACE accredited for Professional Development (PD) points. 
Upon meeting all requirements, students will receive a Montessori certificate, Professional Development Points, or if registered for the full qualification, their QCTO certificate. Those undertaking the QCTO (0-6) course and one of the Montessori specialisation courses will also receive a Montessori certificate of attendance and completion.
  • Occupational Certificate ECD Practitioner: NQF Level 4 (0-6): SAQA ID: 97542
  • Montessori (0-3) Infant & Toddler Specialisation Certificate
  • Montessori (3-6) Pre-Primary Specialisation Certificate 
  • SACE Accredited Workshops
    • Numeracy 
    • Special Needs 
    • Effective Discipline
  • The Nanny Certificate of Attendance Course
  • Montessori 6 - 12 Specialisation Certificate (starting in 2026)
COMBINED COURSES: 
  • QCTO Qualification I.D. Level 4 AND Montessori (0-3) Infant & Toddler specialisation 
  • QCTO Qualification I.D. Level 4 AND Montessori (3-6) Pre-Primary specialisation
All workshops and courses have an ONLINE component 
*Note students opting to do the course online must have access to the relevant Montessori Didactic materials for each lecture/workshop ​
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