Rumi Montessori Training Centre was born from a vision to bring together two powerful educational philosophies — the timeless wisdom of Islamic education and the child-centred science of Montessori pedagogy.
Founded by Nusaibah Macadam, Rumi Montessori set out to fill a gap that had long existed in teacher training: a fully integrated, Islamic Montessori qualification. In 2024, that vision became reality with the launch of the world’s first ever Islamic Montessori Early Childhood Diploma — a pioneering programme that prepares teachers to support children’s development according to their fitrah (true nature), in alignment with Prophetic teachings and Dr Maria Montessori’s groundbreaking observations.
What began as a single diploma programme is the foundation of a growing training centre committed to raising the standard of early childhood education across the Muslim world and beyond.
To become the world’s leading centre for Islamic Montessori teacher training — raising a generation of educators who understand the true nature (fitrah) of the child through the lens of Prophetic teachings and Montessori science.
To provide authentic, high-quality Montessori teacher training rooted in Islamic values — equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual grounding to guide children’s natural development in a nurturing Montessori environment
Our training team brings together decades of Montessori expertise and deep-rooted Islamic educational values. Every trainer has been carefully selected for their qualifications, experience, and passion for child-centred education.
Director Of Training
Montessori Teacher Trainer
Auxiliary Trainer
Auxiliary Trainer
Founder of Happy Days Montessori (UK), Masters in Education Montessori 3-12, Qualified More than 36+ years of Montessori experience
Founder of Rumi Montessori, Masters in Montessori Education Montessori 0-12, Qualified (MCI, CGMS, AMI), More than 20+ years of Montessori experience
Montessori 3-6 (AMI), Bachelor Honours in Early Childhood / Primary Education (Monash University), More than 5+ years of Montessori teaching experience
Montessori 3-6 (AMI), More than 7+ years of Montessori teaching experience
Our expert trainers, Nusaibah Macadam and Margaret Dillane, bring over 70 years of combined Montessori experience to this one-of-a-kind diploma. Together they will guide you through everything you need to know — from Montessori theory and Islamic child development to hands-on classroom practice — leaving nothing out.
Rumi Montessori is committed to delivering teacher training that meets the highest international standards. Our diploma is designed in alignment with the standards of MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) — the globally recognised accreditation body for Montessori teacher training programmes.
Students who complete all aspects of the accredited diploma route will receive two certificates:
✅ Montessori Early Childhood Diploma
✅ Islamic Montessori 3–6 Diploma
Rumi Montessori Teacher Training Center is an Applicant in Good Standing for its 3-6 level, with the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). Applicant in Good Standing status in no way determines the outcome of the accreditation decisions by MACTE.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, Rumi Montessori Training Centre is here to guide you. Get in touch to find out how our diploma can transform your practice.