Seton Montessori Institute
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
View map for Seton Montessori Institute
http://setonmontessori.org/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Montessori Infant & Toddler Assistant Preparation & Teacher Certification Montessori Early Childhood Assistant Preparation & Teacher Certification Montessori Leadership and Administrator Certification |
| Date founded | 1970 |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education, Affiliated by American Montessori Society, Accredited by Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 8,634 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 1.4 miles to downtown Clarendon Hills and the BNSF train line |
| Public transportation to campus | Metra train on the BNSF line |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking onsite and in the neighborhood |
| Campus size | 6 acres, 4 buildings |
| County | DuPage |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | varied and individually scheduled |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Elena Pappas Bordoshuk, Director of Admissions mailto:Admission@SetonMontessori.org |
| Additional information | Seton Montessori Institute is a teacher and Montessori school administrator preparation institute that has graduated thousands of qualified and caring educators and leaders in the last 50 years. Our mission is to prepare children and adults to become thoughtful, effective agents for peace and progress in themselves, their communities, and the world. Seton Montessori Institute is affiliated by American Montessori Society (AMS), accredited by Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and is approved to operate by the Private Business and Vocational Schools Division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 0 |
| Number of full time, female students | 45 |
| Total number of full time students | 45 |
| Number of part time, male students | 0 |
| Number of part time, female students | 0 |
| Total number of part-time students | 0 |
| Total number of male students | 0 |
| Total number of female students | 45 |
| Total number of students | 45 |
| Other enrollment information | Required 9-month minimum practicum can be in a paid position within an approved Montessori school. |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 17% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 7% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 34% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 7 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Number of countries represented | 1 |
| Other age of student information | 20% are younger than 25 years old |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 80% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Discovering Montessori, Paraprofessional Course: $350 Infant-Toddler Course: $7,900 plus $490 Certification/Membership Fees Early Childhood Course: $7,900 plus $490 Certification/Membership Fees Course for Montessori Leadership & Administration Tuition Model I: $8,250 plus $490 AMS Adult Learner Fee Model II: $7,650 plus $490 AMS Adult Learner Fee Model II: $8,750 plus $490 AMS Adult Learner Fee $100 non-refundable application fee collected at the time of applying |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy |
Refund Policy The $100 application fee is non-refundable. Other Course Fees (e.g. MACTE and AMS student fees) are non-refundable after June 1, 2025. Refunds of tuition paid will be made within 60 days of receipt of the withdrawal and are calculated proportionately to the percentage of the course completed and taking into account administrative costs. Refund Amounts Students who have accepted enrollment into the program and withdraw by providing written notification will be issued refunds of fully paid tuition proportionately as outlined in course catalog. After the Independent Study and Orientation Session have begun, 90% of the fully paid course tuition is refundable to the withdrawn student. After the Academics has begun (April 5, 2025 Spring Cohort and June 9, 2025 Summer Cohort) 70% of the fully paid course tuition is refundable to the withdrawn student. After Academics has begun but before July 6, 2025, 50% of the fully paid course tuition is refundable to the withdrawn student Between July 6, 2025 and September 30, 2025, 20% of the fully paid course tuition is refundable to the withdrawn student Between October 1, 2025 and until October 31, 2025, 10% of the fully paid course tuition is refundable to the withdrawn student No tuition refunds will be made after October 31, 2025. *Refund dates may change per calendar year |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information |
Payment Schedule Application Fee - $100 (due with application submission) Initial Payment (due at enrollment) Balance of Tuition (choose one) Plan 1: One payment due prior to academics (March 29, 2024, for spring start or June 3, 2024, for summer start) Plan 2: Three installments due: March 29, 2024, for spring start; June 3, 2024, for summer start July 1, 2024 October 1, 2024 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Aniela Muka |
| Financial aid contact title | Registrar |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630.654.0151 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Elena Pappas Bordoshuk |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 630-654-0151 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Postsecondary education | Bachelor's Degree required to apply for the Administrator's course. |
| Admission is available | Spring start, Summer start |
| Application deadline | March 1, 2025, May 1, 2025, June 1, 2025 |
| Application fee | $100 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for some students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for some students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 3 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation | 3, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| Academic calendar | Find more information on this website |
| Number of faculty on campus | 31 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 25 |
| Laboratory | 25 |
| Discussion | 25 |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Aniela Muka |
| Housing contact title | Registrar |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 630.654.0151 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Anna Perry |
| Career contact title | Executive Director |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 630.805.3302 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 95% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |