AMI Certification

Association Montessori Internationale - The Original Montessori Training Organization

About AMI

Founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929, the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) preserves and promotes the principles and practices established by Dr. Montessori for the full development of the human being.

Core Mission

  • Uphold Montessori principles
  • Maintain training standards
  • Guide teacher education
  • Support research initiatives

Global Presence

  • International headquarters
  • Worldwide training centers
  • Global affiliate organizations

Training Programs

Assistants to Infancy (0-3)

Course Components

  • • Child development
  • • Obstetrics and hygiene
  • • Nutrition and feeding
  • • Movement development

Duration

Minimum 12 months academic year

Primary (3-6)

Course Components

  • • Montessori philosophy
  • • Child psychology
  • • Practical life & Sensorial
  • • Language & Mathematics

Duration

Minimum 12 months academic year

Elementary (6-12)

Course Components

  • • Cosmic education
  • • Advanced materials
  • • Cultural subjects
  • • Research methods

Duration

Minimum 12 months academic year

Certification Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • • Written examinations
  • • Material presentations
  • • Teaching practice
  • • Albums compilation
  • • Observation reports

Practical Requirements

  • • Observation hours
  • • Practice teaching
  • • Material making
  • • Classroom management

Professional Development

Continuing Education

Opportunities

  • • Refresher courses
  • • Workshops and seminars
  • • International congresses
  • • Research participation

Resources

  • • AMI journals
  • • Online resources
  • • Professional network
  • • Research archives