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.
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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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ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE
SAC
15800 YONGE STREET, AURORA, ONTARIO L4G 3H7, CANADA
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1899
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
BOYS
AGES 10 – 18 (GRADES 5 – 12)
CHRISTIAN (PRESBYTERIAN)
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
350 NOXONTOWN ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE 19709, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1929
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
EPISCOPAL
SAINT ANDREW’S SCHOOL
SA
3900 JOG ROAD, BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33434, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1961
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 4 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
EPISCOPAL
ST. ANDREW’S SEWANEE
ST. ANDREW’S – SEWANEE SCHOOL / SAS
290 QUINTARD ROAD, SEWANEE, TENNESSEE 37375, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1981 (LEGACY SCHOOLS 1868)
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 11 – 18 (GRADES 6 – 12)
EPISCOPAL
ST. ANNE’S – BELFIELD SCHOOL
2132 IVY ROAD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22903, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1910
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
EPISCOPAL
ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL
SGS
4175 WEST 29TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA V6S 1V1, CANADA
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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SAINT JAMES SCHOOL
SJS
17641 COLLEGE ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND 21740, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1842
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 13 – 18 (GRADES 8 – 12)
EPISCOPAL
ST. JOHN’S NORTHWESTERN ACADEMIES
SJNA / SJMNA
1101 GENESEE STREET, DELAFIELD, WISCONSIN 53018, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
MILITARY ACADEMY
ABOUT
ST. JOHN’S-RAVENSCOURT SCHOOL
SJR
400 SOUTH DRIVE, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA R3T 3K5, CANADA
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY
SJA
1000 MAIN STREET, ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT 05819, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ST. MARGARET’S SCHOOL
SMS
1080 LUCAS AVENUE, VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA V8X 3P7, CANADA
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL