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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NANTUCKET LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL
LIGHTHOUSE / NLS
1 RUGGED ROAD, NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS 02554, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 2000
FEE-PAYING
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 2 – 11 (GRADES PK – 5)
NANTUCKET NEW SCHOOL
15 NOBADEER FARM ROAD, NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS 02554, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL
200 STRAWBERRY HILL ROAD, CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01742, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1928
FEE-PAYING
DAY
GIRLS (CO-EDUCATIONAL TO GRADE 3)
AGES 2 – 14 (GRADES PK – 8)
NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER
NATIVITY WORCESTER / NSW
67 LINCOLN STREET, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01605, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 2003
NON-FEE-PAYING / TUITION-FREE
DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 10 – 14 (GRADES 5 – 8)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (JESUIT)
NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL
NH / NHS
70 MAIN STREET, NEW HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03256, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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THE NEWMAN SCHOOL
247 MARLBOROUGH STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1945
FEE-PAYING
BOARDING & DAY
CO-EDUCATIONAL
AGES 12 – 18 (GRADES 7 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC
NEWTON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
NCDS
785 CENTRE STREET, NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02458, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1880
FEE-PAYING
DAY
GIRLS
AGES 10 – 18 (GRADES 5 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (SACRED HEART)
NOBLE AND GREENOUGH SCHOOL
NOBLES
10 CAMPUS DRIVE, DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02026, UNITED STATES
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY
NYA
148 MAIN STREET, YARMOUTH, MAINE 04096, UNITED STATES
PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
TOWN ACADEMY
ABOUT
NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON
NMH
1 LAMPLIGHTER WAY, MOUNT HERMON, GILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01354, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
NDA
1073 MAIN STREET, HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02043, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1853
FEE-PAYING
DAY
GIRLS
AGES 12 – 18 (GRADES 7 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR)
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
NDA
425 SALISBURY STREET, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609, UNITED STATES
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FAITH SCHOOL
GIRLS SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ABOUT
ESTABLISHED 1951
FEE-PAYING
DAY
GIRLS
AGES 12 – 18 (GRADES 7 – 12)
ROMAN CATHOLIC (SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR)
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