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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LANDER-GRINSPOON ACADEMY
LGA
257 PROSPECT STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BILINGUAL SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
LANDMARK SCHOOL
429 HALE STREET, PRIDES CROSSING, MASSACHUSETTS 01965, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL (COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES, DYSLEXIA AND MILD LEARNING DIFFERENCES)
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1971
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 8 – 18 (GRADES 2 – 12)
THE LAUREL SCHOOL
1436 LONG POND ROAD, BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 02631, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1982
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 12 (GRADES PK – 6)
REGGIO EMILIA
LAWRENCE ACADEMY
LA / LAWRENCE ACADEMY AT GROTON
26 POWDERHOUSE ROAD, GROTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01450, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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LEARNING PREP SCHOOL
LPS
1507 WASHINGTON STREET, WEST NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02465, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
SEN SCHOOL (LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DIFFERENCES)
ABOUT
THE LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE LP
107 MARLBOROUGH STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116, UNITED STATES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
LESLEY ELLIS SCHOOL
LES
34 WINTER STREET, ARLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02474, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
LCA
48 BARTLETT AVENUE, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1946
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 12 – 18 (GRADES 6 – 12)
CHRISTIAN
LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
LMS
130 PLEASANT STREET, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
LINCOLN ACADEMY
LA
81 ACADEMY HILL, NEWCASTLE, MAINE 04553, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
TOWN ACADEMY
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1801
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
LINCOLN SCHOOL
301 BUTLER AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02906, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1884
FEE-PAYING
DAY
GIRLS
AGES 4 – 18 (GRADES K – 12)
QUAKER (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS)
LONG TRAIL SCHOOL
LTS
1045 KIRBY HOLLOW ROAD, DORSET, VERMONT 05251, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
LYNDON INSTITUTE
LI
168 INSTITUTE CIRCLE, LYNDON CENTER, VERMONT 05850, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1867
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 14 – 18 (GRADES 9 – 12)
BAPTIST
CONTACT
CONTACT DETAILS
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BRAINTREE
MASSACHUSETTS 02184
UNITED STATES
