Accreditation provides a variety of benefits by stating that a program or institution has
met established standards:

Students are able to identify programs that meet standards established by and for their field of interest and to select the program best suited to their needs and circumstances. Through completion of a MACTE-accredited program, students are assured of the broadest possible opportunity for acceptance of their Montessori credentials throughout the nation and world.

Programs are protected from pressures (within and without) to make changes for reasons that may not be educationally sound. Self-improvement is stimulated through involvement of faculty and staff in program evaluation and planning, and in orientation and training sessions offered by the agency. Accreditation assures that standards represent a consensus of values and that standards and procedures are fairly and consistently applied. Programs and institutions are also assured of equitable representation in national accreditation activities through participation as members of the Commission, Review Committees, and on-site evaluation teams.

The public is informed of the quality of institutions through a nongovernmental system which places the cost of program evaluation on the profession, rather than the taxpayer. Accreditation is also one of several means used in identifying programs for the potential investment of public and private funds or determining eligiblity for Federal assistance.

The Montessori field gains enhanced credibility through the accountability provided by accreditation. Certifying bodies are assisted in the process of issuing professional credentials, registration, or licensure. Because the Commission requires its programs to evaluate the competencies of program graduates, both before and after they have entered their professional roles, employers have a reasonable means of assessing the quality of the preparation completed by job applicants and employees.

All communities of interest benefit from the opportunity accreditation provides for inquiry, problem-solving, and protest of alleged improper practices.