About

AMI/USA is a national non-profit organization that upholds Dr. Maria Montessori’s original vision. As the primary operational affiliate of the Association Montessori Internationale in the United States, AMI/USA oversees the AMI Recognition Program and supports AMI Training Centers.

AMI/USA is dedicated to bringing the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori to the education of children through its support and advancement of the AMI Montessori community in the United States.

AMI/USA is the primary operational affiliate of the Association Montessori Internationale based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Through support of AMI’s global network and initiatives, AMI/USA maintains the world view critical to the education of today’s children and to our responsibility to humans not just within the United States but across the world.

There are several ways you can join the AMI family and help us accomplish our mission of helping children achieve their potential. Whether it is becoming a certified AMI school, becoming an AMI certified teacher, or joining AMI/USA as a member, you will find more information on our website.

We want to hear from you! Whether you are an AMI member with questions about your benefits or a Montessori practitioner, parent, or are new to Montessori education, please reach out to us with your questions and/or concerns and our dedicated staff will respond as quickly as possible.

Central to AMI/USA’s dedication to children is our commitment to conscious and proactive inclusion of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sovereign tribal Nations status, ancestry, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, social class, socioeconomic status, marital status, language, disability or immigration status. AMI/USA considers it critical to continually strive to provide training centers, schools, families, teachers and administrators with what they need in support of all children having the opportunity to reach their full potential.