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
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CAMBRIDGE-ELLIS SCHOOL
CES
80 TROWBRIDGE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02138, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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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
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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
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CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
CARDIGAN / CMS
62 ALUMNI DRIVE, CANAAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03741, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
BOYS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
JUNIOR BOARDING SCHOOL
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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
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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
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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
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THE CENTER SCHOOL
739 BERNARDSTON ROAD, GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01301, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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CHAPEL HILL-CHAUNCY HALL
CH-CH
785 BEAVER STREET, WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02452, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL
CRS
6 OLD MEADOW ROAD, DOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 02030, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
CHARLESTOWN NURSERY SCHOOL
CNS
124 MAIN STREET, CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02129, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
THE CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL
CHS
428 HAMMOND STREET, CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS 02467, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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CHEVERUS
CHEVERUS HIGH SCHOOL
267 OCEAN AVENUE, PORTLAND, MAINE 04103, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1917
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (JESUIT)
CHEWONKI
485 CHEWONKI NECK ROAD, WISCASSET, MAINE 04578, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAMP
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
SEMESTER SCHOOL
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CHILDREN’S OWN SCHOOL
COS
86 MAIN STREET, WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1942
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 1 – 6 (GRADES PK – K)
MONTESSORI
CLARK SCHOOL
14 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE, ROWLEY, MASSACHUSETTS 01969, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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THE COMMON SCHOOL
521 SOUTH PLEASANT STREET, AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS 01004, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL
COMMONWEALTH
151 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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COMMUNITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CP
135 PRAIRIE AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02905, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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COMPASS SCHOOL
COMPASS
7892 U.S. ROUTE 5, WESTMINSTER, VERMONT 05159, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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CONCORD ACADEMY
CA
166 MAIN STREET, CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01742, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1922
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
THE CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL AT BROCCOLI HALL
BROCCOLI HALL / THE CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL
BROCCOLI HALL, 142 NORTH ROAD, SUDBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 01776, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
GIFTED LEARNER SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL (LEARNING DIFFERENCES)
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COTTING SCHOOL
453 CONCORD AVENUE, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL
THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL
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CROSSROADS ACADEMY
CROSSROADS
95 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HIGHWAY, LYME, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03768, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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CUSHING ACADEMY
39 SCHOOL STREET, ASHBURNHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01430, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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CONTACT
CONTACT DETAILS
222 FORBES ROAD, SUITE 106
BRAINTREE
MASSACHUSETTS 02184
UNITED STATES
