Education credentialInternational

AMI Montessori Diploma (Early Childhood)

Association Montessori Internationale

What parents should know

The original Montessori credential, directly descended from Maria Montessori’s training. Internationally recognized with rigorous standards for early childhood education.

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Requirements

Full academic year training, supervised practice, written and oral exams

Also known as

AMIMontessori AMIAMI Diploma

AMI Montessori Diploma (Early Childhood) is a credential of Association Montessori Internationale. The Parenting Passport is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Association Montessori Internationale. Information on this page is sourced from publicly available materials.

At a glance

Issued by
Association Montessori Internationale
Region
International
Regulation
Not government-regulated
Requirements
Full academic year training, supervised practice, written and oral exams
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