The Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) is an association serving independent school

Independent school

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New England

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, USA. It provides educational services such as downloadable materials and support for diversity programs, and represents its members to government, the media, etc. It also accredits elementary schools. As of 2005, it has over 160 members.

Members must

• be not-for-profit
• have an antidiscrimination statement
• have a board of directors
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• be financially sound, with annual independent audit
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• be accredited, either by AISNE itself (only elementary schools) or by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. is the U.S. regional accreditation association providing educational accreditation for all levels of education, from pre-kindergarten to the doctoral level, in the six-state New England region. It also provides accreditation for some...
  
  

Member schools include: the Sage School

The Sage School

The Sage School is a private, co-educational, K-8th grade school serving the academically gifted located in Foxboro, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1990, taking the previous Foxboro public school facility...

, Applewild School

Applewild School

Applewild School is a private coeducational school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Founded in 1957, it has approximately 270 students aged 5 to 15. There are 45 members of the teaching faculty, and an average class size of 13-15. Applewild School accepts students of any race, color, ethnic back round...

, Academy Hill School and Boston University Academy

Boston University Academy

Boston University Academy is private high school operated by Boston University. Founded in 1993 and located on the Boston University campus, the Academy is geared toward college preparatory work...

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