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AMS School Membership

AMS school membership supports you, your community, and the Montessori Movement.

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There is no better way for your school to fuel the Montessori Movement than with your AMS School Membership. Your membership directly supports public awareness, research, training, and resources that strengthen Montessori around the globe. 

With AMS School Membership, You Can


  • Extend your program’s reach with a customizable school profile page hosted on amshq.org.
  • Achieve organizational goals sooner with access to AMS's school quality program, Pathway of Continuous School Improvement.
  • Find and hire qualified Montessori professionals by posting unlimited, free listings on the AMS Jobs Board
  • Save big by taking advantage of preferred pricing and discounts on AMS events, professional development, and other products and services
  • Network directly with other heads of school and find answers you won't find elsewhere.
  • Unlock AMS's member-only resource library hosting a variety of high-value classroom and administrative resources.
  • And much more!

Become a school member and gain access to these benefits today. Book an Appointment

School Membership Fee Chart 2024

School Membership Costs are based on the enrollment of the school.


Member schools have the benefit of special bundle pricing to add individual memberships for all of their teaching staff (teachers, assistants, and specials teachers).

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Complimentary Membership for Head of School


In addition to receiving school membership benefits, one head of school will also receive a complimentary individual membership.


Start accessing:


  • AMS Learning on-demand video library with over 100 CPD hours and new videos added weekly.
  • A subscription to Montessori Life magazine and digital archive.
  • Access to AMS Connect, AMS's community platform.
  • Discounts to AMS events, professional development, and brochures.
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About School Membership


  • The AMS membership year begins on July 1 and runs through June 30.
  • Dues are nonrefundable.
  • School memberships cannot be prorated unless purchasing for more than one membership year at a time.
  • The deadline for any changes, additions, or transfer of individual memberships to another individual within a teacher membership bundle is October 31.

Discounts for Schools


  • Accredited School: 20%
  • International School: 20%
  • Public School (district, charter, magnet): 50%
  • Satellite Campus: 10%

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Hear from School Leaders

Eliana Jaoude

Head of School, Reston Montessori School

“The most valuable experience I had with being an AMS member is the support I received as a school leader during the pandemic. Our weekly meetings gave me a safe haven to share my challenges and learn from leaders and educators around the world about how they were navigating and enduring the same stress and frustration in reopening schools safely while continuing to ensure a good Montessori education for our children.”

Gwen Harris

Head of School, Crystal Lake Montessori School

“AMS supports high level expectations and accountability for our practices. The resources that are made available to both our staff and our families are a valuable piece of our continuous learning path. As challenges arise, knowing there is a support system that gives a starting point reduces so much of the initial time it would take to research resources on our own.”

Juliet King

Co-Founder/Co-Director, Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter

“As a small, public Montessori school, we felt it was important to join the American Montessori Society in order for our school to become a part of the larger Montessori community and also to be recognized as adhering to acceptable Montessori standards.”

Become a school member and gain access to these benefits today. Book an Appointment

Your Dollars Support

  • Funding for Montessori research platforms like the Journal of Montessori Research
  • Scholarships and training for Montessori educators
  • Initiatives that fight for peace and social justice for communities globally
  • Continued development of resources, professional development, and events that support Montessori educators just like you
  • Our fight for public policy changes using our public arm, Montessori Public Policy Initiative (MPPI)
  • And so much more.

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Kimberlee Bollbach

Membership Manager

Get Behind a Team of Experts

Our membership team is there to support you and your school community starting day one. We will create a path for success in bringing high quality Montessori education to your community while helping you take advantage of all the outstanding benefits AMS school membership provides. From professional development, guides, resources, and governance, we've got you covered.

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