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These are some disadvantages of Montessori education: It's Expensive. For Montessori schools, it is very hard to keep their prices low. ... Independence is not always helpful. Montessori education is very strong in developing a sense of freedom and self-guided work. ... There isn't enough opportunity. ... Small Student Community.

The largest indicator of an authentic Montessori School is an accreditation by the American Montessori Society (AMS) or Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), which discloses that the school follows AMS guidelines, has undergone a rigorous application process, and all their teachers are certified and accredited ...

Analysing their progress at age five, Lillard found that the children who went to the Montessori school tended to have better literacy, numeracy, executive function and social skills, compared to those who had attended the other schools.

Currently, most Montessori programs begin at the Early Childhood level (for children ages 2.5 – 6 years). However there are also programs for infants and toddlers (birth – age 3), Elementary-aged children (ages 6 – 12), and Secondary students (ages 12 – 18).

Academic achievement While young children show no significant difference in intelligence levels at the beginning of preschool, children enrolled in Montessori schools advance at a higher rate in terms of reading, vocabulary, and numerical understanding.

Children in Montessori settings develop natural interests, without formal time-restricted timetables. They also benefit from enhanced social interaction and hands-on independent learning. Children can harness their curiosity in a Montessori nursery, which cultivates a life-long love of learning.

Popular criticisms of Montessori education Criticism #1: There isn't enough opportunity through group activity for social development and interaction. ... Criticism #2: Creativity is quelled and the childhood taken from students due to early use of cognitive thinking – and too much time spent on the practical life.

In addition to traditional educational training, Montessori teachers obtain additional certifications to work in the highly specialized environment. In order to attract and retain quality educators, tuition is often higher to compensate them for their knowledge and experience.