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ICME offers accreditation to existing Montessori
schools who wish to become part of the Montessori community.
ICME Accreditation applies a consultative approach which
encourages development of higher standards and a programme of self-improvement.
Full support is given to the Montessori school by the On-site consultant.
The accreditation process is designed to protect
Montessori schools by increasing public understanding of what a true Montessori
education offers. The process is also designed to promote team-building among
the staff by involving them in creating goals for self-improvement, planning and
evaluation.
The benefits include:
- Accreditation process, self-study and on-site
evaluation
- Consultant advice
- Recognition Certificate
- Listing on the ICME Accreditation Schedule
- Resources procurement (materials, publications, etc.)
- Assistance with staffing
- Membership of the Montessori community
- Notification of Regional Conferences
- Initial and in-service training programmes at
discounted prices
- Assistance with curriculum planning and design to
meet local requirements
- Lectures and seminars for parents at discounted
prices
- Opportunity for exchange programmes
- Opportunity to tackle diverse global issues
(environmental, cultural, scientific, ethical etc.) through initiating
inter-school projects
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