Inspiring new thinking about education and the nature of childhood.Montessori Early Learning Foundation (MELF) provides Montessori teacher training at the Infants and Toddlers  (ages 0 - 3) and Pre-Primary (ages 3 - 6) levels. Training is available full-time and part-time, and the MELF centre serves as a hub of activity within the Montessori community.

MELF Quick Guide

MELF Campuses

MELF main campus is located at 55 Main Road in Cape Town. In addition, we have satellite campuses in Johannesburg and Mafikeng.

MELF Schools

MELF schools include Jo's School and Sea Point Montessori.

Job BOard

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Workshops

In addition to training courses, MELF offers regular workshops and short courses for mother's, alumni and other teachers. 

Volunteer + Donate

MELF is a non-profit organisation established in 

MELF Blog + Social Media

Follow our blog and social media accounts for tips on holiday crafts, reading lists, and advice on raising your child.

"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

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MELF is an established training centre with almost 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Development 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 as listed below.

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