Why AMI?

An Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certified teacher …  

  • Understands child development and acts as a guide to help children find their own natural path
  • Creates a hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, and joyful classroom
  • Transforms lives by implementing the principles of Montessori education
  • Believes in education that meets the child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development 
  • Guides children to enthusiastically follow their interests and passions while developing strong academic skills, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, and independence 
  • Trains rigorously and graduates with a set of high-quality skills that are recognised and sought-after across the globe 
  • Connects to a global network across numerous countries with hundreds of trainers and other teachers to continuously develop their craft 

When you choose an AMI certification, you’ll earn a diploma that is recognized globally for its excellence, rigour, and authenticity and issued by the worldwide leader in Montessori education. Your AMI diploma also opens the door to a variety of career opportunities inside and outside of the classroom such as a consultant, administrator, head of school, or teacher trainer.  Begin your journey today! Help children find their path in life and become capable of creating a better world for themselves and others.


  • The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is the only Montessori teacher training organization to issue a diploma bearing Dr. Montessori’s signature
  • The AMI diploma is issued to its graduates from the AMI head office in Amsterdam
  • AMI courses worldwide follow the guidelines set down by Dr. Montessori
  • The AMI has a Scientific Pedagogical Committee that gathers information regarding children from all corners of the world
  • The AMI courses are examined on an annual basis to ensure that the quality of instruction and the Montessori philosophy are upheld
  • AMI diploma courses are recognized worldwide for their excellence and authenticity
  • There are abundant career prospects for AMI-trained graduates. They are in demand across the world as this credential is sought after by Montessori schools and parents globally
  • FME graduates are highly regarded as experts in their field and are sought after by both national and international employers
  • The AMI 3-6 Diploma Program at FME is conducted in a blended format ensuring that graduates have all the information necessary to be a successful and empowered Montessori educator
  • This unique program blends the flexibility of online learning with in-person training that allows you to gain hands-on experience with the Montessori materials
  • AMI trainers have extensive teaching experience and academic backgrounds
  • The trainers at FME were trained by Renilde Montessori, Dr. Montessori’s granddaughter, giving them a unique, in-depth knowledge and understanding of Montessori principles and practices

The decision to pursue Montessori education is an important one. We hope to provide prospective students with the necessary information to make an informed decision that aligns with their beliefs and values. If you believe an AMI diploma is the best choice for you, we would be honoured to meet you on your journey to becoming an AMI Montessori teacher. Join us for a virtual information session to learn more.