THE ASSOCIATION OF BOARDING SCHOOLS
The Association of Boarding Schools is a formal trade association representing boarding schools, primarily in North America. The organisation, better known by the acronym TABS, is comprised of the leading independent boarding schools in the United States and Canada and is increasingly international in outlook and membership. It is the premier association for schools that offer boarding, at all educational levels and works to support its members in administration and management of their schools, policy and practice development whilst simultaneously acting as a marketing and promotion service for the sector and a representative voice for its members.
ABOUT
Boarding has long been a feature of the North American schools system, with many of America’s oldest and best known schools currently or historically offering boarding. Indeed, in the early days of North American colonisation, boarding was often the only viable option for pupils seeking a formal education, particularly for settlers in remote communities or those who sought a faith-based education in line with their own beliefs.
Whilst many of these schools have since moved to day admissions only or a combination of day and boarding options, boarding in the United States is still a relatively popular option, particularly at high school level and especially for those who are seeking to take advantage of a rigorous college-preparatory program in order to secure admissions to the elite American colleges and universities.
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) was established in 1998 bringing together some 200-300 boarding schools from across North America and around the world. Its membership includes a number of specialist schools and junior boarding schools, many of which are internationally regarded. The organisation works closely with other lobby groups and trade bodies representing independent schools, such as the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and international counterparts including the Boarding Schools Association (BSA) and the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA).
Member schools are typically also members of national accrediting bodies such as NAIS or the Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and, in addition, many are also members of niche boarding school associations such as the Junior Boarding Schools Association (JBSA), Catholic Boarding Schools Association (CBSA) or the Small Boarding Schools Association (SBSA).
Membership of TABS may vary but has recently included the schools listed below. Please check with TABS or whichever school you are interested in for the latest membership details.
MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
SELECT THE FIRST LETTER OF THE SCHOOL NAME BELOW OR CHOOSE LIST VIEW FOR A SIMPLE LIST OF ALL LISTED SCHOOLS. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN SELECT SCHOOLS USING THE MAP BELOW.
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GARRISON FOREST SCHOOL
GFS
300 GARRISON FOREST ROAD, OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND 21117, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SPORTS ACADEMY (EQUESTRIAN)
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1910
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
GIRLS (CO-EDUCATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL)
AGES 2 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
GEORGE SCHOOL
1690 NEWTOWN LANGHORNE ROAD, NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18940-2414, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1893
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
QUAKER (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS)
GEORGETOWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GEORGETOWN PREP
10900 ROCKVILLE PIKE, NORTH BETHESDAY, MARYLAND 20852, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1789
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
BOYS
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (JESUIT)
GIRARD COLLEGE
2101 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19121, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIFTED LEARNER SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
ABOUT
GOULD
GOULD ACADEMY
39 CHURCH STREET, BETHEL, MAINE 04217, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
TOWN ACADEMY
ABOUT
THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY
GOVERNOR DUMMER’S ACADEMY
1 ELM STREET, BYFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01922, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1763
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
THE GOW SCHOOL
GOW
2491 EMERY ROAD, SOUTH WALES, NEW YORK 14139, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL (ADD, ADHD, COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS, DYSLEXIA AND MILD LEARNING DIFFICULTIES)
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GRIER SCHOOL
GRIER / THE GRIER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
2522 GRIER SCHOOL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, PENNSYLVANIA 16686-0308, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
GROTON
282 FARMERS ROW, GROTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01450, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1884
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 13- 18 (GRADES 8 – 12)
EPISCOPAL
CONTACT
CONTACT DETAILS
ONE NORTH PACK SQUARE, SUITE 301
ASHEVILLE
NORTH CAROLINA 28801
UNITED STATES
