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.
ABOUT
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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CAMBRIDGE-ELLIS SCHOOL
CES
80 TROWBRIDGE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
CAMBRIDGE FRIENDS SCHOOL
CFS
5 CADBURY ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02140, UNITED STATES
PRE=SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1961
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 3 – 14 (GRADES PK – 8)
QUAKER (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS)
THE CAMBRIDGE MATIGNON SCHOOL
MATIGNON
1 MATIGNON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02140, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
ART SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
INC. THE CAMBRIDGE ARTS ACADEMY
ESTABLISHED 1947
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC
CAMBRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
161 GARDEN STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1963
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 1 – 14 (GRADES PK – 8)
MONTESSORI
THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF WESTON
CSW
45 GEORGIAN ROAD, WESTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02493, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1886
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – PG)
PROGRESSIVE (DEWEY)
CAMPUS SCHOOL OF SMITH COLLEGE
33 PROSPECT STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01063, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
LABORATORY SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1926
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 5 – 12 (GRADES K – 6)
SMITH COLLEGE
CAPE COD ACADEMY
CCA
50 OSTERVILLE-WEST BARNSTABLE ROAD, OSTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02655, UNITED STATESasf
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
CARDIGAN
62 ALUMNI DRIVE, CANAAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03741, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
ABOUT
CARRABASSETT VALLEY ACADEMY
CVA
3197 CARRABASSETT DRIVE, CARRABASSETT VALLEY, MAINE 04947, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SPORTS ACADEMY (SKIING / SNOWBOARDING / WINTER SPORTS)
TOWN ACADEMY
ABOUT
CARROLL SCHOOOL
25 BAKER BRIDGE ROAD, LINCOLN, MASSACHUSETTS 01773, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL (DYSLEXIA AND MILD LEARNING DIFFERENCES)
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1965
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 5 – 15 (GRADES 1 – 9)
ORTON-GILLINGHAM
CATE SCHOOL
1960 CATE MESA ROAD, CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA 93013, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
CATHOLIC MEMORIAL
CM
235 BAKER STREET, WEST ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 02132, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1957
FEE-PAYING
DAY
BOYS
AGES 12 – 18 (GRADES 7 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (CHRISTIAN BROTHERS)
CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING
CTL
119 CROSS POINT ROAD, EDGECOMB, MAINE 04556, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL