# Montessori Model United Nations

UN-format diplomacy program for students ages 9-15: a year-long preparation curriculum culminates in conferences in New York City (Feb and Mar 2027), Rome, Bangkok, and online, where delegates debate real global issues.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | Montessori Model UN |
| Category | leadership |
| Cost | Not listed |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–9 |
| Format | Hybrid (in person + online) |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Apply | https://montessori-mun.org/ |

## About this program

# Montessori Model United Nations

Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) is a Model UN program built specifically for younger students: it empowers students ages 9-15, through online and in-person events, to create solutions to critical global issues with international peers using the UN format. Unlike high school Model UN circuits, MMUN's curriculum and conferences are designed for elementary and middle school delegates, making it one of the few full MUN experiences open to 6th-9th graders.

## What You'll Do

- Work through MMUN's year-long preparation program, researching your assigned country and committee topics
- Draft and present positions, negotiate, and build consensus with delegates from around the world
- Attend a culminating conference - 2026-27 offerings include New York City (February 17-20 and March 17-20, 2027), Rome, Bangkok, and an online conference in May 2027
- Practice public speaking and diplomacy in UN-style committee sessions

## Who Should Apply

Students ages 9-15 - both Montessori and non-Montessori schools and homeschool groups participate, and registration for the 2026-27 season is open now on the MMUN site. Teachers typically register delegations, and families can inquire directly about joining.

## Outcomes

Delegates finish with research, writing, negotiation, and public-speaking experience years before most students encounter Model UN, plus the memory of debating in an international conference setting. Many MMUN alumni continue into high school Model UN programs with a running start.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for Montessori Model United Nations?

Montessori Model United Nations is open to students in grades 6–9 (middle and high school). Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Montessori Model United Nations online or in person?

Montessori Model United Nations is a hybrid program with both online and in-person components (in-person portions in New York, NY).

### How do I apply to Montessori Model United Nations?

Apply directly through Montessori Model UN's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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