NAIS and Independent Education

The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. Click on the links below (or to the left) to read more in these subsections.

Membership and Subscriptions
In this section, you'll find out more about membership and subscriber benefits, requirements, and dues.

Our Organization
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is a membership organization with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. In this section, you may view our annual report, read more about the Board of Trustees, and more.

NAIS Staff
Go to this section for a list of staff members and contact information.

Find a Colleague Online Directory (new!)
Look up a colleague at a member school by searching on his/her name, school name, location, and/or other factors. This section, open only to members, requires a login.

Public Information
This section offers press releases, position statements, news articles that feature independent schools, and trends and statistics to assist journalists with their stories.

Principles of Good Practice
The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations. In this section, you will find the full suite of PGPs.

From the President
Read news from Patrick Bassett, NAIS's president, as well as articles he has written or collected.

NAIS Annual Report
In this section, NAIS members may view the Association's past fiscal year balance sheets and statements of activities.