Affiliate Schools

(one form per school site)

$50 for one level of affiliation per site and $25 for an additional level at the same site (eg. preschool = $50 + Elementary = 25).

NOTE: If an application is denied by MMS, all paid fees, less an administration fee of $10, shall be refunded.

Each classroom teacher for each age group (3-6; 6-9; 9-12) must hold a Montessori credential from an AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited training center. The classroom teacher must be in charge and present in each classroom on a daily basis.
The Montessori program must require that each child attend five days per week.
Each classroom must be equipped with basic Montessori materials.
- Practical Life (Art and Music)
- Sensorial
- Language
- Mathematics
- Culture (Geography and Sciences)
Each class must have a mixed age group of children (3-6; 6-9; 9-12). Beginning classrooms will be exempt as long as there is a plan to meet this requirement.
Each class should have an extended period of uninterrupted work.
The school must meet State of Michigan requirements and hold a valid license. The license should be displayed in a prominent place.
All of the school’s media, both digital and print, must be consistent with MMS affiliation requirements.

Reduced rate for two workshops offered in the fall and spring of the academic year (unlimited staff discount for workshops)
A quarterly newsletter (sent via email)
A listing on the MMS website
Free advertising for affiliated school events on the MMS website
An affiliated school certificate (to be posted in the school)
Make and take workshop offered once a year

There are Montessori programs that serve children ages from infant/toddler through high school. Early childhood (ages 3-6) and elementary (ages 6-12) may be affiliated by MMS.

We can't wait to add you to our list of Affiliated Schools.