Who Accredits Montessori Schools?
Through the 1920s, Dr. Montessori and her colleagues decided an international organization would clarify Montessori’s principles and ideals as she continued to evolve them through her lifetime of work with children all over the world. In 1929, they established the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Today, AMI continues to protect the integrity of Montessori’s work through its internationally recognized training courses for Montessori teachers and Trainer of Trainers programs.
These centers are established throughout the world and conduct national and international conferences on six continents. In addition, a Pedagogical Committee consisting of AMI Trainers reviews annually the official Montessori Materials and Prepared Environments advocated for AMI classrooms. They make modifications to the latter as the need becomes apparent. If you are looking for a quality Montessori program, it’s important to find a school that is connected to either AMI or AMS (American Montessori Society), which branched off from AMI in 1960.
Arbor has been recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, since the school first opened its doors in 1970. This organization represents the most exacting standards of excellence for Montessori schools. AMI recognition ensures that member schools meet its rigorous standards. Every three years, AMI consultants visit the Toddler, Primary, and Elementary classrooms as part of the formal accreditation renewal process. The Adolescent Program staff consults regularly with representatives from AMI-USA.
Additional Accreditations & Memberships
- Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
- Bright From the Start (DECAL)
- Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
- Montessori Administrators of Georgia (MAG)
- Mid-South Independent School Business Officers (MISBO)
- AMI-Elementary Alumni Association (AMI-EAA)
