Commission on Independent Schools
The NEASC Commission on Independent Schools, one of the three commissions of NEASC, supports a wide range of private schools in New England including traditional boarding and day preparatory schools, private elementary schools, schools serving students with special needs, and religiously affiliated schools of many faiths.
For nearly a century, New England’s leading independent schools have trusted NEASC for their accreditation and school improvement needs. As a recognized leader in educational quality, NEASC understands and celebrates the unique missions, visions, and values of each school, offering a process that is deeply attuned to the strengths across New England's independent education community.
Independent School Accreditation
What sets NEASC apart is its flexibility. Schools benefit from options that include cooperation with regional, national, and international associations, as well as alignment with state approval processes. Accreditation is granted by a Commission of trusted educators, whose peer understanding ensures the process is rooted in shared values of excellence.
As a member of the NEASC community, your school will join a global network of over 1,500 independent, public, and international schools, gaining access to a wealth of professional learning resources. The recognition associated with NEASC Accreditation is respected globally, embraced by parents, prospective teachers, colleges, and educational departments around the world.
We genuinely appreciate the opportunity to engage in NEASC's reflective and meaningful process of assessment, and again want to thank the Visiting Team for representing the culmination of that work with integrity.
--John Kaufman, Head of School - Middlebridge School, Narragansett, RI
NEASC accreditation is a mark of quality assurance that goes beyond simply meeting standards — it is a commitment to continuous improvement, innovative practices, and a focus on the whole child.
Pathways to NEASC Accreditation
NEASC understands that schools are at various places in their development, and they have needs that require a personalized approach. We believe that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to school accreditation.
To assure the positive and equitable development of all students, inspire creativity, foster excellence and promote institutional well-being, NEASC Accreditation engages schools in aspirational, mission-driven self-study and peer review.