Who We Are
As a parent, you want more than a beautiful classroom or strong academics. You want to know your child will be genuinely cared for by people who understand childhood, respect individuality, and create an environment where your little one feels emotionally safe each day. At Atlanta Montessori International School, we have built a nurturing environment where your child is encouraged to become confident, compassionate, and independent learners through authentic Montessori education. Our school community brings together families from across Atlanta and around the world, creating a peaceful and welcoming space where your child will grow academically, socially, and emotionally at their own pace.
Testimonials
Ekanem A.
May 6, 2025
AMIS is a wonderful school. I had heard about Montessori Schools online and thankfully found one close to our home. The first thing I noticed was how welcoming the community was. The Class leads, head of school and everyone were always available, happy and most importantly friendly. We noticed a great difference in our daughter after a few months. She was more articulate and expressed interest in doing chores around the house. She would make our beds, ask to do dishes and clean up after herself. There were many activities she engaged in at school - flower making, arts and crafts and for international day she learnt about Indian culture. I like the fact that AMIS has snacks available for the kids as well as Fruit daily. I will suggest the school works on the cleanliness of the potty - I suggested the use of the class leads helping little children set up disposable seat liners when they have to go especially for the girls. My daughter caught molluscum contagious while at AMIS. The nap time cots and liners hygiene could also be improved. I suggest having each child purchase their own liner with a name tag when they join the school which they can take home each week with heir blankets to wash and return. Overall I would recommend the school to others. It is a good school.
Felicia O.
April 29, 2025
Daycare at AMIS has been invaluable to my child's growth. He comes home every day knowing something new. I also feel an intense sense of community. We love AMIS!
Ishan P.
February 18, 2025
New management is a welcome change. I appreciate their proactive communication and thoughtful leadership
Cedric C.
December 10, 2024
The staff and definitely Mr Tiffany from Nova seeker she is a blessing
Our Story
Atlanta Montessori International School was founded in 2004 with a vision of creating something deeply meaningful for children and families in Georgia. We wanted to create a school community where your child would feel respected, empowered, and excited to learn from the moment they walk into the classroom.
Our programs were inspired by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, who believed that children learn best when they are trusted to actively participate in their own education. Through the Montessori method, your child is encouraged to explore, move, question, create, and discover in a calm, prepared environment carefully designed to meet their developmental needs. Instead of rushing them through lessons, we allow them to engage deeply with Montessori materials and meaningful experiences at their own pace.
Sonel Patel, School Leader at Atlanta Montessori International School, shares, "The best feeling is seeing a child who was once in our care grow into a confident person making an impact in the world." That long-term vision shapes how we approach child development every single day.
Research continues to support the benefits of Montessori education and authentic Montessori practices. The American Montessori Society notes that Montessori learning helps children develop independence, confidence, and stronger executive functioning skills. Studies published through the Educational Psychology Review have shown that Montessori students often demonstrate stronger social development, academic skills, and emotional regulation than students in more traditional educational settings.
At Atlanta Montessori International School, these findings are not just educational theory. They are reflected in what families experience every day inside our classrooms. We see young children proudly completing practical skills independently for the first time. We see children develop confidence through self-directed learning and meaningful relationships with guides who truly know them. We see elementary classrooms filled with curiosity, collaboration, and children who feel empowered to explore their own learning process.
Victoria Egbeto, School Leader at our Druid Hills campus, explains, "Serving children during these important developmental years is an incredible responsibility and privilege." That sense of care and dedication is woven throughout our school community and every interaction with families.
Our mission at Atlanta Montessori International School is to nurture the whole child through authentic Montessori education while fostering independence, kindness, curiosity, and global awareness. We are committed to helping support your child academically, emotionally, and socially through meaningful Montessori learning experiences that honor each child's unique developmental journey.
We believe your child will flourish when they feel respected, emotionally safe, and genuinely understood. Our vision is to create a peaceful classroom environment where your child is encouraged to become a confident individual who cares deeply about themselves, their community, and the world around them. Through self-directed learning and strong relationships, your child will discover their voice, build resilience, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Montessori curriculum is rooted in the Montessori principles and educational methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori and supported by the Association Montessori Internationale. Through experiential learning and hands-on materials, your child will engage with concepts in a way that feels natural, meaningful, and exciting. Our Montessori educators guide children through language, mathematics, geography, science, cultural studies, practical life, and creative exploration while encouraging independent learning and critical thinking. Practical life activities remain one of the core components of our educational approach. Through food preparation, cleaning, organizing, gardening, and caring for the classroom environment, your child will build fine motor skills, concentration, responsibility, and confidence. These practical skills help your little one feel capable and connected within their community while strengthening both emotional development and academic growth.
What Makes Our Montessori School Different?
Parents come to Atlanta Montessori International School because they are searching for something more personal and meaningful for their child. You want more than large classrooms, rushed schedules, and one-size-fits-all educational methods. You want a place where your little one feels known, valued, and encouraged to become their best self.
At Atlanta Montessori International School, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Our guides spend time understanding your child's personality, learning styles, strengths, and emotional needs so that your child feels safe enough to explore and grow confidently at their own pace.
Sonal Patel shares, "We focus on the whole child, not just academics. We want children to feel respected, capable, and excited to learn." This mindset shapes every part of our Montessori learning environment, from our mixed-age classrooms to the calm environment your child will experience each day.
When your child feels emotionally supported, empowered, and connected, they begin to truly thrive. That is the difference families feel at our Atlanta Montessori International School.
Early Childhood Leadership & Staff
One of the most important questions parents ask is who will care for and guide their child each day. At Atlanta Montessori International School, our Montessori guides and leaders are deeply committed to creating a nurturing environment where your child feels emotionally safe, encouraged, and valued.
Victoria Egbeto
Atlanta Montessori International School Druid Hills Campus
Victoria brings more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, along with Montessori certification and advanced degrees in Political Science and Educational Psychology. She believes children thrive when surrounded by consistency, compassion, and adults who lead with genuine care.
Sonel Patel
Atlanta Montessori International School
Sunny brings more than a decade of experience in Montessori learning, teacher training, and school leadership. She is passionate about helping children develop confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging within the classroom and school community.
Achievements & Accreditations
We know that as parents, you want reassurance that your child is learning in a trusted, high-quality educational environment. Atlanta Montessori International School is proudly accredited by Cognia and licensed through Bright from the Start, a Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning certification, reflecting our commitment to authentic Montessori education and strong educational standards. We are also proud that 98% of our students meet or exceed national school readiness benchmarks, demonstrating the strength of our Montessori curriculum and child-centered educational philosophy.
"Leadership means creating an environment where children, families, and educators all feel supported to grow and become their best selves."
- Sonel Patel, School Leader, Atlanta Montessori International School.
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