The American Montessori Society is a vital professional organization dedicated to supporting qualified Montessori education. Approximately 1,200 Montessori schools are included among their members.

The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for high quality Montessori education that aimed an innovative, child-centered approach to learning. AMS sets the high professional standards for Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. As a non-profit organization located in New York City, with nearly 13,000 members worldwide, AMS is also an information center for its members, the media, and the public while it is a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, research, and professional development events. AMS provides the leadership and inspiration to make Montessori a significant voice in education. The Society advocates high quality Montessori education, strengthens members through its services, and champions Montessori principles to the greater community.

The American Montessori Society (AMS) was founded in 1960 by Dr. Nancy McCormick Rambusch, to set out to revive American interest in Montessori education. Today, AMS is an international clearinghouse for all matters in

Montessori, and a leading advocate for high quality Montessori education. SihirliBahçe Montessori School is the first and exclusive member of American Montessori Society in Turkey.