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Standards for AMI Classrooms

AMI pedagogical standards maintain the level of excellence that Maria Montessori envisioned. Established by the AMI Scientific Pedagogy Group, the standards ensure that each school offers programs for their children that allow for their full intellectual, social, physical, and psychological growth, and ensure that the philosophical approach is consistent with what is presented in AMI training courses worldwide.

Key features of all Montessori programmes:

- A Prepared Adult – knowledgeable of the developmental stage of the children, young adults, and adults that they are interacting with.
- A Prepared Environment – beautiful, ordered, and designed for multi-age groupings, containing activities that respond to the specific needs of the age group. The prepared environment encompasses both internal and external spaces.

Montessori education is based on the premise that children have an innate ability to learn and that when supported by an appropriate environment and educator, they are guided through their developmental needs to reach their full potential.

A Montessori classroom typically has a trained Montessori teacher supported by a Montessori assistant. Montessori teachers typically have a normal teacher qualification as well as an additional Montessori specific training.

See Workshops and Training tab for details on the roles of each

Prepared Environments. Purposeful Learning. Inspired Growth.

Montessori educational environments are carefully prepared for child-centered learning.

The Montessori environment:

Is organised to support the developmental characteristics and interests of a mixed
age group within an identified range

Promotes lively and purposeful engagement in both indoor and outdoor settings

Can be adapted to any culture or setting

Thrives through the trained adult’s careful observation of both universal and
individual needs as revealed by each unique learner

The absence of an imposed daily schedule and incorporation of logical limits to activity create an environment that supports independence, confidence, self discipline, mutual respect, social connection, and stewardship of the environment. The outcome is a vibrant learning community, characterised by positive behavioural, moral, and emotional development as well as solid cognitive achievements.

Apply for AMI accreditation

Currently the Association Montessori Internationale is working on an ambitious ‘Global School Accreditation’ programme, to offer schools worldwide mentorship, support and accreditation.

Please contact us ([email protected]) for further guidance regarding Montessori school quality indicators.

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