Vol. 560 No. 1
368 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding recognition of AMI Montessori teachers which would allow them teach full-time and permanently in primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1184/03]
My Department grants certain categories of teachers, who are not fully qualified to teach in mainstream national schools, restricted recognition to teach in certain special schools and classes. Teachers with the Montessori qualification which is awarded on completion of the three year full time course in the Association Montessori Internationale College, Mount St. Mary's, Milltown, Dublin 14, and teachers trained in St. Nicholas, Dún Laoghaire, montessori who have successfully completed the full-time course of at least three years duration which is recognised by the National Council for Educational Awards may be granted such recognition.
