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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WASATCH ACADEMY
120 SOUTH 100 WEST, MT. PLEASANT, UTAH 84647, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1875
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 12 – 18 (GRADES 7 – PG)
PRESBYTERIAN
WAYLAND
WAYLAND ACADEMY
101 NORTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE, BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN 53916, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1855
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
BAPTIST
THE WEBB SCHOOL
WEBB
319 WEBB EAST ROAD, BELL BUCKLE, TENNESSEE 37020, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1870
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 11 – 18 (GRADES 6 – 12)
THE WEBB SCHOOLS
WEBB
1175 W BASELINE ROAD, CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA 91711, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
INC. VIVIAN WEBB SCHOOL
ESTABLISHED 1922
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
BOYS & GIRLS (CO-ORDINATE SEGREGATED SCHOOLS)
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY
WNA
1079 FIRETOWER ROAD, COLORA, MARYLAND 21917, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY
RESERVE / WRA
115 COLLEGE STREET, HUDSON, OHIO 44236, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
995 HOPMEADOW STREET, SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1900
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
WESTOVER SCHOOL
WESTOVER
1237 WHITTEMORE ROAD, MIDDLEBURY, CONNECTICUT 06762, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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WESTTOWN SCHOOL
975 WESTTOWN ROAD, WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19382, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1799
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 3 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
QUAKER (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS)
THE WHITE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
WMS
371 WEST FARM ROAD, BETHLEHEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03574, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1886
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14+ (GRADES 9 – PG)
EPISCOPAL
CLOSED IN 2024
WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY
WMA
413 MAIN STREET, WILBRAHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01095, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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WOLFEBORO CAMP SCHOOL
WOLFEBORO
93 CAMP SCHOOL ROAD, WOLFEBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03894, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SEMESTER SCHOOL
SUMMER CAMP
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WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL
WFS / WOODBERRY
898 WOODBERRY FOREST ROAD, WOODBERRY FOREST, VIRGINIA 22989, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
THE WOODHALL SCHOOL
58 HARRISON LANE, BETHLEHEM, CONNECTICUT 06751, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GIFTED SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL (BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS)
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WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
SACRED HEART / WA / WASH / WOODLANDS
760 EAST WESTLEIGH ROAD, LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1858
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
GIRLS
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (SACRED HEART)
WORCESTER ACADEMY
WA
81 PROVIDENCE STREET, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01604, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1834
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 11 – 18+ (GRADES 6 – PG)
WYOMING SEMINARY
SEM / WYOMING SEMINARY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
201 NORTH SPRAGUE AVENUE, KINGSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18704, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1844
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
METHODIST
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CONTACT DETAILS
ONE NORTH PACK SQUARE, SUITE 301
ASHEVILLE
NORTH CAROLINA 28801
UNITED STATES
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