The MEPI International Montessori School Accreditation

As there is neither a single authorized accountability nor restricted international rights in the Montessori community, Montessori School Accreditation is becoming ever more important.

Accreditation of a school by Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI) confirms publicly that it demonstrates and promotes authentic Montessori philosophy and educational practice for the benefit of children, families, and the global professional community.

Through the completion of an accreditation process, MEPI provides any Montessori school in the world the essential confirmation, affirmation and endorsement that this school has completed and obtained the MEPI International School Accreditation Standard, and is now a MEPI International Accredited School.

Internship Sites and Member Schools

Level Two | Basic School Membership:

Level 2 | Basic Membership is for schools that must be a valid MEPI Internship site for the completion of a student teacher’s internship.School Memberships at this level show a compliance with basic montessori philosophy and methodology. These schools must meet minimum standards required by MEPI to be an Internship Site.

Level One | Premier School Membership:

Level 1 | Premier Membership is for those schools fully committed to the MEPI philosophy. Benefits include FREE consultations, conference registrations, school resource library offerings, online linking to school website, and employment listings.

For complete listings of Level 1 & 2 schools please click below.

Teacher Preparation

MEPI offers teacher preparation courses across the US and Internationally. Click below for links to programs and centers.

Membership and Program Fees

For payment options for individual memberships, internship sites, certification, accreditation, conferences and others , please click below.

Africa Project

Getting Montessori education up and running in South Africa is the goal of Andrea Scott.  Starting in the Fall of 2010, Andrea works with refugees, primarily from Zimbabwe, working first on literacy improvement, followed by introducing Montessori philosophy and methodology. The goal is to open free Montessori schooling to the local children with women from the training to help in this endeavor.