Participating Member schools will:
- commit to working toward the Essential Characteristics of AMI Environments in support of the full development of the human being. These characteristics are the backbone of authentic quality Montessori environments. They reflect the principles set out by Dr. Maria Montessori in order to best serve the developmental and learning needs of children at various stages of development
- engage in annual consultation by Trained AMI Consultants
- commit to ongoing staff development through attendance at AMI workshops, conferences and refresher courses
Schools that meet all of the Essential Characteristics of AMI environments in support of the full development of the human being may apply to receive an AMI Certificate of Recognition and may advertise the school as an AMI Recognized school.
AMI Recognized schools will:
- meet the Essential Characteristics of AMI Environments in support of the full development of the human being
- engage in consultation by Trained AMI Consultants every three years
- commit to ongoing staff development through attendance at AMI workshops, conferences and refresher courses
The Montessori Quality Assurance program in Canada is administered by Association Montessori Internationale (Canada).