ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENENT SCHOOLS IN NEW ENGLAND
The Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) is a multi-state accreditation body that supports private and independent schools across the Northeast region of the United States. AISNE member schools comprise a range of boarding and day schools, including schools offering residential provision for special educational needs pupils. All ages from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 are catered for within the AISNE membership. The Association works to support its members in strategic development, governance, management and administration whilst also presenting a coordinated voice for the sector and for the region.
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The Association of Independent Schools of New England maintains a strict set of admissions criteria by which members are assessed before being accredited for a ten-year term. The criteria by which schools are assessed includes some 58 AISNE prescribed standards, including that member schools must: not operate for profit; maintain anti-discriminatory admissions policies and display and anti-discrimination statement; have a board of suitable directors; be financially sound and independently audited; and be accredited by NEASC (if they offer high school education).
The body was founded in 1970 making it one of the oldest regional accrediting and membership bodies for independent schools in the United States. Over the years it has grown to include more than 260 member schools and has absorbed other similar membership bodies, including the Independent Schools Association of Northern New England in 2020. AISNE member schools come from all over New England, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
AISNE schools have access to a wide range of support and resources from the body’s secretariat, including various conferences and training. The Association is particularly strong in assisting its members in developing diversity and inclusiveness policies and programmes. Similarly, AISNE runs a series of leadership workshops for faculty, school officers and bursars and student bodies alike. AISNE also works as a representative body for its members, promoting independent schools in New England and educating parents as to why independent schools present an alternative educational choice.
AISNE membership varies and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. The schools listed below have been recent members of the body but please check with AISNE or your preferred school for up to date information regarding accreditation.
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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ACADEMY HILL
ACADEMY HILL SCHOOL
1190 LIBERTY STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01104, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
GIFTED LEARNER SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME
NDA
180 MIDDLESEX ROAD, TYNGSBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 01879, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1854
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 18 (GRADES PK – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR)
THE ACADEMY AT PENGUIN HALL
APH / PENGUIN HALL
PENGUIN HALL, 36 ESSEX STREET, WENHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01984, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1962
FEE-PAYING
DAY
GIRLS
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR)
THE ACCORD SCHOOL
74 ACCORD PARK DRIVE, NORWELL, MASSACHUSETTS 02061, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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ACERA
THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, CREATIVITY AND LEADERSHIP
5 LOWELL AVENUE, WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890, UNITED STATES
EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMME
SUMMER CAMP
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THE ADVENT SCHOOL
ADVENT
15 BRIMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1961
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 4 – 12 (GRADES PK – 6)
REGGIO EMILIA
PROGRESSIVE
AMHERST MONTESSORI SCHOOL
AMS
27 POMEROY LANE, AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS 01002, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1970
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 0 – 12 (GRADES PK – 6)
MONTESSORI
ANDOVER SCHOOL OF MONTESSORI
ASM
400 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01810, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1975
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 14 (GRADES PK – 8)
MONTESSORI
APPLE ORCHARD SCHOOL
AO
282 D NEWTON STREET, BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS 02445, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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APPLEWILD SCHOOL
120 PROSPECT STREET, FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS 01420, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
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ATRIUM SCHOOL
ATRIUM
69 GROVE STREET, WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02472, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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AUSTIN PREP
AP / AUSTIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
101 WILLOW STREET, READING, MASSACHUSETTS 01867, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1961
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 11 – 18 (GRADES 6 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (AUGUSTINIAN)
AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL
500 OLD FARMS ROAD, AVON, CONNECTICUT 06001, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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CONTACT
CONTACT DETAILS
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MASSACHUSETTS 02184
UNITED STATES
