The Montessori Early Learning Foundation (MELF) located in Cape Town, South Africa, provides accredited Montessori teacher training at Infants and Toddlers (ages 0 - 3) and Pre-Primary (ages 3 - 6) levels. Training is available full-time and part-time in a blended-learning approach. We also offer distance / correspondence options (online). The MELF centre serves as a hub of activity within the Montessori community in Africa, and inspires new thinking about education on the African continent. 

MELF Quick Guide

Teacher Training

MELF offers Montessori Teacher Training full-time and part-time in a blended-learning approach. Distance learning (online) options are available - see the Teacher Training link for a full overview.

MELF Schools

MELF schools include Montessori on Kloof (Seapoint Montessori) in Fresnaye, Cape Town and Jo's School in Vrygrond.

Job BOard

Looking for a new job? See the Job Board for a list of the latest adverts in Montessori schools around South Africa and more... 

Workshops

In addition to training courses, MELF offers regular workshops and short courses for mothers, alumni and other teachers. See the Workshop page for upcoming events. 

Volunteer + Donate

MELF is a Non-Profit Organisation and Public Benefits Organisation established in 1995. See MELF Outreach pages for more information on how you can contribute to the MELF Vision.

Contact Us > MELF campuses 

MELF main campus is located at 55 Main Road in Cape Town. In addition, we have satellite campuses and Johannesburg. Contact Us to hear more.
"The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world, then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden possibilities."
​- Maria Montessori
MELF is an established training centre with almost 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Development (ECD) and training based on the Montessori philosophy. Our aim is to equip our graduates to work effectively as professionals with children between the ages of 0 – 7 years. Our standards and quality are high, our methods are full-proof and we have training facilities located in convenient locations throughout South Africa.

​MELF’s national accreditation with the ETDP SETA (EDTP 9994) enables us to offer a variety of Montessori training options. MELF is a member of the South African Montessori Association (SAMA).
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