Namibian Montessori Teacher Training College
A Montessori Teacher Training College offering NQA accredited Level 5 (Pre-School) and Level 6 Elementary (Primary school) teacher training.
03/06/2026
Montessori teaching requires a shift.
You are not the centre of the classroom. You are not constantly directing. You are not filling every silence.
Instead, you are observing. Guiding. Trusting.
And that requires patience, awareness, and humility.
This approach is not for everyone, but for those who understand it, it changes everything.
Do you resonate with this way of teaching?
Children are not meant to sit still for hours.
Yet many classrooms expect exactly that.
Movement is not a distraction. It's part of how children learn.
Through movement, children develop coordination, concentration, and independence.
In a Montessori environment, movement is purposeful. It is guided, intentional, and deeply connected to learning.
When we begin to understand the child, we stop trying to control natural development and start supporting it.
25/05/2026
Headstart has been preparing educators for over four decades.
That’s decades of:
✔ Classrooms
✔ Students
✔ Experience
✔ Growth
👉 This is not new. This is established. And you get to benefit from our vast experience.
Tying shoelaces. Pouring water. Cleaning a table.
These are not small tasks.
They are the foundation of coordination, confidence, and independence.
👉 This is Montessori in action.
21/05/2026
The Namibian government has announced an extension to the application period for subsidised tertiary education for 2026.
This provides prospective students with additional time to explore their options and submit the necessary applications for funding consideration.
📅 Applications now close on 11 June 2026
If you are considering studying at Headstart Montessori Teacher Training College, we encourage you to continue with your application process while staying informed about the latest updates regarding subsidised tertiary education.
For more information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit http://www.nsfaf.na
Please note that eligibility for subsidised tertiary education is subject to specific requirements determined by the relevant authorities.
20/05/2026
When we step in too quickly, we interrupt development.
Struggle is not failure.
It’s part of learning.
Montessori teaches us to pause… observe… and trust the child.
👉 Independence is built, not given.
Online learning. Real-world application.
At Headstart, our students engage with theory through structured online learning. However, Montessori cannot be understood through theory alone.
That’s why we offer in-person practical sessions in Walvis Bay.
Because Montessori cannot be understood without touching, seeing, and doing.
Our students love the practical workshops!
13/05/2026
What is the “Absorbent Mind”?
In the early years, the child does not learn consciously. They have an innate ability to “soak up” everything around them.
Language. Movement. Behaviour. Environment.
Everything around them becomes part of who they are.
This is why the environment matters. This is why the adult matters.
And this is why Montessori education begins differently.
11/05/2026
Montessori teaching is not for everyone.
It requires patience. Observation. Humility.
It asks you to step back instead of stepping in, to guide instead of control.
But for those who understand it, it changes everything.
What are your top mindset traits for Montessori adults?
When a child is given the time and space to explore, learning becomes something natural and deeply meaningful.
These quiet moments of concentration and curiosity are where real understanding begins.
At Headstart, we prepare educators to recognise and protect these moments because they matter.
| Monday | 07:30 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 13:00 |