Associated Centers
More and more parents are approaching Montessori looking for a pedagogical system that is more respectful and in accordance with the integral development of their children.
The educational centers that follow this methodology are constantly growing, but the lack of training can end up implementing a bad practice, not in accordance with the theory and bases of Montessori. Dr. Maria Montessori. In turn, families and parents have more information and knowledge, and demand greater rigor and follow-up in the implementation of pedagogy and work environments in Montessori centers.
Why become an IMI Associate Center?
Continuing with the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, at International Montessori Institute (IMI) we defend an educational proposal whose mission is to provide the necessary help for children to achieve a harmonious development of skills, knowledge and attitudes; to be autonomous, but also capable of integrating into social life.
Being part of our network of associated centers entails a great responsibility for us, both with our associated centers and with the interested families, as it represents a symbol of trust.
This IMI accreditation recognizes centers with an educational system where children become the center of everything, where the different learning rhythms are respected, focusing the activities at that pace and giving them self-confidence, and where they are given the necessary tools to develop to their full potential.
- To achieve this, we practice and promote respect as a fundamental value, in a space where mistakes are possible, amendable and a source of learning. We look after the interests of our students, neutrality and tolerance.
- We promote dialogue and good treatment among all members of the educational community, based on criteria of justice, rationality, transparency, participation and respect for diversity.
- Our teaching staff, in addition to being certified in Montessori studies in all its different stages, most of them have a professional background related to education, backed by more than 35 years of experience in general management.
Some of our Partner Centers
Advantages for IMI Associated Centers
Being a partner center of the International Montessori Institute (IMI) offers multiple benefits:
- Authorization to use our distinctive signs on your website, signage and identification plaque at the entrance of your center.
- Discounts on our training courses for members of the center’s teaching staff.
- Discount on Montessori materials and furniture needed for Montessori classrooms and spaces.
- Advisory and accompaniment service.
- Training and accompaniment of their guides in the working classrooms.
- Development of specific training courses for the center upon request.
- The associated centers will also have an exclusivity zone, in which International Montessori Institute commits itself to respect its area of influence, not granting its identification to another nearby applicant center.
Requirements to become a member of the Associated Centers network
The applicant center must meet a series of basic requirements, among others:
- Apply 100% Montessori pedagogy in its facilities.
- To have the necessary space and Montessori material to be able to apply the pedagogy in their facilities.
- Staff must be certified in Montessori training, although some team members may also be in the process of training.
- We can elaborate together, through prior consultation, an action and development plan. You will receive support, accompaniment, training and, finally, accreditation as a center associated with the International Montessori Institute (IMI).
Certified as an IMI Associate Center
We also offer the possibility of registering as an associated center of the International Montessori Institute (IMI), thus joining our network of associated centers.
You will be able to identify your center by means of a registration code and accreditation plaque, as a guarantee of quality for your educational center and of trust for families who are looking for a more respectful pedagogical system that is more in line with the integral development of their children.
In addition, it will ensure that 100% Montessori pedagogy, with all its richness and benefits for education, is taught in your school.