MMUN: A YEAR-LONG COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE
Students (Ages 9-15) Interact Globally to Create Solutions to Current World Issues Using the Format of the United Nations
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Remarkable Student Impact
Students are changed through the process of becoming an MMUN delegate. Representing a country is a very real activity for a young person, not just a simulation, and they discover that they can become active in solving real-world problems. That discovery lasts a life-time.
Montessori Model
United Nations
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Research: provides the context for which students will be operating during a conference. They develop a profile of the country they will represent and identify their country’s perspective concerning its policies.
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Practice: students participate in a “working session” committee experience with other student ambassadors to learn and practice Rules of Procedure, improve their public speaking and negotiation skills, and make new friends
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Writing: taking on an ambassadorial role, students develop a position on each committee topic which will address their country’s needs, and then write position papers.
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Conference: at this culminating event, students participate in formal multi-day committee sessions as ambassadors of their countries where they work together to draft resolutions which will be shared with the Secretary-General of the UN.
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Student delegates participate in meetups where they interact socially with peers from around the world who will be at the final conference event
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Teacher and Parent Coordinators preparing students for the final conference event meetup to “check in” on preparation milestones and to exchange best practice ideas with each other
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Students simulate committee procedures during practice “working sessions” on topics relevant and familiar to youth experience encouraging engagement without advance research
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Delegates share their solutions within their actual committees during a culminating conference event, negotiating with others during formal and informal consultations to create consensus around a draft resolution. With the support of 30% or more of the delegations, the committee moves to a line by line review of the draft resolution.
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After completion of the line by line review, the chair requests whether there are any objections to an adoption by consensus. If there are any objections, the committee moves to a vote.
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The delegates vote silently and anonymously for three country delegations to represent the committee’s resolution at the Closing Ceremony. They determine their selections based on the work and spirit of certain delegations to bring the committee discussions into a draft resolution format.
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The peer-selected Closing Bureaus from each committee present their resolutions and announce the results in the presence of their parents and teachers. They celebrate their collaboration in this unique moment, as well as the opportunity to have a lasting effect on the world.
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The results of this experience extend beyond the experience itself: young people develop sensitivity to the problems of the world and a vocation for activism from an early age.
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Children develop the awareness that they are a real resource for solving the world’s problems.
Why Our Program is Right For You
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Year-long Engagement
Students engage on a global level throughout the school year as they join social meetups and committee-style simulations.
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International Exchange
Schools participate all year from nearly all continents. Connecting youths who have had unique life experiences broadens student awareness, creating understanding and compassion.
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Guided by Educators
Committees are guided by experienced adults, most of whom are educators. They support from behind-the-scenes, making sure that rules are followed and all voices are heard.
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Collaborative
Our approach models the UN as student committee members learn to work with each respectfully, constructing solutions that work for everyone rather than competing for best debate awards.
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Student Mentoring
Students interested in furthering their leadership skills are invited to be mentored on a Bureau Leadership track; they will be given increased committee responsibility and roles over time.
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Curriculum Support
Teachers receive support throughout the year as they integrate MMUN into their classrooms and prepare their students for committee sessions
What students say about
MMUN Conference Impact
Indicated that:
• The Committee Atmosphere was Impactful
• Their Voices Could Be Heard
• Their Ideas Were Listened to
Said they gained knowledge about:
• How the United Nations Works
• Other Cultures & Societies
Said “MMUN has made me believe that I have become part of a global community”
download the complete survey resultsSaid “the biggest impact of MMUN on me in terms of knowledge is learning about current issues”
download the complete survey results
A small investment
in education
goes a long way
2025-2025
Year-long Student Program
Online From $250. USD
Onsite From $610. USD
Benefits for
everyone
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Develop a deeper understanding
of today’s world problems and learn that you have a voice in solving them
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Spend social time with peers from other schools in meet-and-greet events and special activities
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Learn how to stand out as a leader while you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Enhance your curriculum with reality-based objectives that instill learning and peaceful collaboration in your students
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Facilitate year-round student engagement with peers from other schools, and promote interest in understanding other cultures and peoples
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Receive support and connect with other teachers as you prepare your students for important preparation milestones throughout the year
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Provide a community differentiator for your school that parents will appreciate
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Expand your curriculum or extra-curricular programs
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Offer new continuing education opportunities for your teachers
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See the world through your child’s eyes, and bring this opportunity to your child even if it is not available at your school
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Take part in our webinars about relevant topics
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Observe your child during committee proceedings
Parent’s Role
We never understimate the role parents play in encouraging their children to participate in MMUN, helping them with research, and sponsoring their trips to conferences. Parents are one of the most important parts of our program.
Teacher’s role and responsibility
Teachers are our biggest allies. They not only prepare their students for committee, but also organize the group’s year-round and conference activities. Their commitment is fundamental as they comprehend the impact of MMUN on their students and continue to guide them to fulfill their passions afterward.
Different to make
a difference
The Montessori Model UN approach is consensus based. Just like the UN General Assembly, it’s about negotiation and inclusion… the real reward is finding a resolution to real-world problems. We involve students from 9 years of age because at this particular age, children begin to develop a strong sense of social justice.