Accreditation

Reflection, Affirmation, Transformation, Accountability:
THE AISNE ACCREDITATION PROCESS

For more than 30 years the Association of Independent Schools in New England has been accrediting our member elementary schools. AISNE’s accreditation process is an important service to our members and helps assure the independence of our schools.

More information about the accreditation process is available to AISNE members in  the password-protected "Members Only" section. Once you've logged in, you can access these documents via the link on the left of the page. Your school's password is available from the head of school or the director of admission.

The ultimate goal of the accreditation process is the enhancement of student learning and growth in our schools. The accreditation process:

• Strengthens the school’s commitment and congruence to its mission.
• Requires institutional reflection and self-evaluation.
• Affirms the strengths of the school.
• Helps the school identify areas for improvement.
• Provides structure and a timetable for institutional reflection, dialogue, and change.
• Requires the school to compare its performance to a wide range of standards of good practice.
• Demonstrates the school’s willingness to be held professionally accountable.
• Enhances the school’s credibility with its immediate constituents and with the community at large.
• Demonstrates that the school is part of the larger entity of independent school education.
• Focuses on the institution rather than on individuals which helps to ensure the long-term health of the school.
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• Elementary and middle schools interested in accreditation by AISNE should contact Assistant Director,  Bonnie Ricci, at 781-843-8440

Learn more about AISNE's criteria for membership.