Teacher Certification

How To Become A Montessori Teacher: Certification Guide 2026

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interactive montessori activity with teacher

The most common question people ask when considering Montessori teacher training is which certification to pursue. AMI or AMS? Full-time or part-time? Does the program name matter, or is MACTE accreditation what actually counts for employers? These are the right questions, and the answers depend on where you want to work and what you want … Read more

Montessori AMI vs AMS: The Critical Certification Differences

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Graphic comparing AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society) standards with children working on materials

During my first school tour, the director proudly announced they were “AMI certified.” I nodded like I understood, then immediately googled it in the parking lot. The next school was “AMS accredited.” Another mentioned “MACTE.” I felt like I needed a decoder ring just to understand what these acronyms meant, let alone why they mattered. … Read more