AMS School Membership
The AMS membership empowers schools to provide the most authentic Montessori experience. See how your institution could benefit from the resources, events, and connections.
Support your entire school community with the resources, guidance, and professional network needed to sustain high-quality Montessori practice.
Why Join AMS?
AMS represents nearly 1,300 schools from both the public and private sector. Strengthen your school with access to a robust network of resources, support, and guidance, all designed to help you uphold a high-fidelity Montessori practice and advance the shared mission of Montessori education.
Public Schools
Public Montessori schools that become AMS members gain access to essential resources, expert support, and a global network of like-minded educators—all designed to help your program thrive.
If you need budget approval, we can generate a custom quote with all applicable discounts to share with your board or district.
20,000+
EDUCATORS
2,000+
ADULT LEARNERS
IN TRAINING
1,300+
SCHOOLS
110
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
School Member Benefits
Visibility &
Credibility
- Inclusion in Find a School Directory, helping families discover your program
- Eligibility to pursue AMS Accreditation, a mark of program quality and accountability
Leadership &
Community
- Network directly with other heads of school in our Heads of School Leadership Collective
- Access communities and conversations that support leadership, staffing, and program growth
Hiring &
Staffing Support
- Unlimited access to the AMS Job Board to post openings and recruit Montessori educators
Whole-Staff Professional Learning
- Option to purchase bundled individual memberships for all teaching staff, including lead, assistant, and specialist teachers
- Expands access to AMS Learning, events, and member resources across your entire team
- Supports consistency of practice and shared professional growth within your school
Pricing & Bundles
School Membership costs are based on the enrollment of the school. Schools also have the option to purchase individual memberships for all of their teaching staff (lead, assistant, and specialist teachers) at bundled rates.
| Number of Students | Price | Price with Teacher Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| 0-24 | $610 | $805 |
| 25-49 | $800 | $1,150 |
| 50-74 | $1,260 | $1,820 |
| 75-99 | $1,715 | $2,550 |
| 100-149 | $2,340 | $3,590 |
| 150-199 | $3,175 | $5,000 |
| 200-249 | $4,020 | $6,315 |
| 250-299 | $4,800 | $7,650 |
| 300+ | $5,700 | $9,400 |
Whether you are looking for more information about school membership or have made
your decision, start here.
The AMS membership year begins on July 1 and runs through June 30. School memberships cannot be prorated unless purchasing for more than one membership year at a time.
DISCOUNTS
- Accredited School: 20%
- International School: 20%
- Public School (district, charter, magnet): 50%
- Satellite Campus: 10%
These discounts apply to the base school membership fee and do not apply to the cost of teacher membership bundles.