NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is the leading representative body for private and independent schools in North America. The NAIS membership includes an assortment of schools at all education levels (pre-school, elementary, middle and high school), with members subscribing to a diverse range of educational philosophies and pedagogies.
ABOUT
Initially conceived as an organisation to advance accreditation standards, NAIS was established in 1962 by the Independent Schools Examination Board (established in 1924) and the National Council on Independent Schools (established in 1940). Its’ original purpose being to harmonise standards and approaches within the sector and to offer support to the various state and regional accreditation bodies which comprised NAIS’ founding members.
This aspect of NAIS’ role has since changed substantially since the establishment of the International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation which assumed and expanded upon the NAIS Commission on Accreditation.
Subsequently, NAIS performs more of a lobbying role for its’ members, acting as a liaison and industry voice with respect to developments impacting the sector.
NAIS members include several thousand independent schools (both boarding and day) in the United States and further afield in addition to regional and state-level accreditation bodies and a coterie of related and supporting businesses with an interest in the sector.
Membership of the organisation is open to all interested parties with three tiers indicating the extent of a member’s standing, involvement and so on. Any and all independent schools are invited to join (i.e. those controlled by a board of governors independent of local, state or federal government). Schools must, however, be accredited by a recognised body in order to be considered as members. Furthermore, membership candidates must have been established and admitting students for at least five years in order to qualify as full members (schools outside of the United States may only qualify as affiliate members). All candidates must be demonstrably nondiscriminatory in admission and employment in addition to presenting responsible administrative practices and financial management.
Members are invited to participate in a number of conferences and workshops organised throughout the year. Faculty may take part in various committees relevant to the management and administration of independent schools or curriculum development.
The schools below have recently been NAIS members or affiliates. However, as membership is open, you should check with NAIS here for the latest member details or get in touch with your preferred school for further information.
MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
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KALAMAZOO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
KCD / KCDS
4221 EAST MILHAM AVENUE, PORTAGE MICHIGAN 49002, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS’
KS
KAWAIAHA’O PLAZA CAMPUS
567 SOUTH KING STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96813, UNITED STATES
KS HAWAI’I CAMPUS
16-716 VOLCANO ROAD, KEA’AU, HAWAI’I 96749, UNITED STATES
KS KAPĀLAMA CAMPUS
MAKUKĀNE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817, UNITED STATES
KS MAUI CAMPUS
275 ‘A‘APUEO PARKWAY, PUKALANI, HAWAI’I 96768, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1887
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 3 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
CHRISTIAN
KAPKA COOPERATIVE SCHOOL
KAPKA / KAPKA COOPERATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
510 NORTH 49TH STREET, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98103, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
THE KEHILLAH SCHOOL
KEHILLAH / KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL
3900 FABIAN WAY, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94303, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KEIO ACADEMY OF NEW YORK
KANY / KEIO
3 COLLEGE ROAD, PURCHASE, NEW YORK 10577, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BILINGUAL SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1990
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
INTERNATIONAL (JAPANESE)
KEIO UNIVERSITY
KEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
KEITH / KEITH SCHOOL / KCDS
1 JACOBY PLACE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61107, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
KENNEDY CATHOLIC
140 SOUTH 140TH STREET, BURIEN, WASHINGTON 98168, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
KIS / LK / LYCEUM KENNEDY / LYCEUM KENNEDY SCHOOL / LYCEUM KENNEDY FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL
815 SECOND AVENUE, MIDTOWN EAST, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 10017, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BILINGUAL SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1964
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 3 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
INTERNATIONAL (FRENCH)
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KENT DENVER SCHOOL
KDS
4000 EAST QUINCY AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80113, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KENT PLACE SCHOOL
KPS
42 NORWOOD AVENUE, SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 07901, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KENT SCHOOL
6788 WILKINS LANE, CHESTERTOWN, MARYLAND 21620, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KENT SCHOOL
KENT
1 MACEDONIA ROAD, KENT, CONNECTICUT 06757, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1906
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
EPISCOPAL
KENTS HILL SCHOOL
KHS
1614 MAIN STREET, KENTS HILL, MAINE 04349, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1824
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14+ (GRADES 9 – PG)
METHODIST
KENTUCKY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
KCD
4100 SPRINGDALE ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40241, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
THE KESSLER SCHOOL
TKS
1822 WEST 10TH STREET, DALLAS, TEXAS 75208, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL
K-F
119-17 UNION TURNPIKE, FOREST HILLS, NEW YORK 11375, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KEY SCHOOL
KEY
534 HILLSMERE DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21403, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KEYS SCHOOL
KEYS
2890 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94306, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KEYSTONE SCHOOL
119 EAST CRAIG PLACE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KHAN LAB SCHOOL
KLS
1200 VILLA STREET, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA 94041, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
LABORATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
KMS
2708 KILLINGTON ROAD, KILLINGTON, VERMONT 05751, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SPORTS ACADEMY (SKIING AND WINTER SPORTS)
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1974
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 11 – 18+ (GRADES 6 – PG)
KIMBALL UNION ACADEMY
KUA
7 CAMPUS CENTER DRIVE, MERIDEN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03770, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
KING SCHOOL
1450 NEWFIELD AVENUE, STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06905, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KING’S ACADEMY
KING’S HIGHWAY, MADABA-MANJA 16188, JORDAN
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 2007
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 12- 18 (GRADES 7 – 12)
THE KING’S ACADEMY
TKA
562 NORTH BRITTON AVENUE, SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA 94085, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
KWCS
3606 NORTHEAST 78TH STREET, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON 98665, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
KINGSLEY
26 EXETER STREET, BACK BAY, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KINGSWOOD OXFORD
KO
170 KINGSWOOD ROAD, WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06119, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
THE KINKAID SCHOOL
201 KINKAID SCHOOL DRIVE, PINEY POINT VILLAGE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
KIRBY HALL SCHOOL
306 WEST 29TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KIRBY SCHOOL
GEORGIANA BRUCE KIRBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
425 ENCINAL STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA 95060, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KNOX
THE KNOX SCHOOL
541 LONG BEACH ROAD, ST. JAMES, NEW YORK 11780, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
THE KNOX SCHOOL OF SANTA BARBARA
KNOX / THE KNOX SCHOOL
1525 SANTA BARBARA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93101, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
GIFTED LEARNER SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
KNOXVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
KMS
4311 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37919, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1966
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 1 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
MONTESSORI
KOHELET YESHIVA
KOHELET / KOHELET YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL / KY
223 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, MERION STATION, PENNSYLVANIA 19066, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BETH MIDRASH
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
LABORATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 2000
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 5 – 18 (GRADES K – 12)
JEWISH (ORTHODOX)
KURN HATTIN HOMES FOR CHILDREN
KH / KURN HATTIN / KURN HATTIN HOMES
708 KURN HATTIN ROAD, WESTMINSTER, VERMONT 05158, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
CARE HOME
BOARDING SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL (SEMH CONDITIONS)
THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL
ABOUT
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