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delivering authentic Montessori education since 1981

(1870-1952)

trained by Dr. Billings, she brought her knowledge to Egypt in 1981, providing the 1st Montessori Teacher Education training in the country

trained by Dr. Giuliana Sorge, who worked closely with Dr. Montessori

Marie Therese Bishay

trained by Mrs. Richardt, certified in 2001, she assisted Richardt in all the annual MEPI diploma courses ever since, and received her teacher training certification in 2015, taking up the torch that was lit in'81.

Founded by 8 members under the guiding support of Dr. Billings in 1995.
Marguerite Richardt is one of the founding eight.

Montessori Educational Programs International

The Montessori Egyptian Center

Founded by Mrs. Bishay in 2015, it is the sole formal entity through which the MEPI-certified diplomas are offered in Egypt.