School Membership
NAIS is the leading resource for school leaders. Any school can join. We offer various categories of affiliation for all types of schools.
When your school joins NAIS, every staff and faculty member of your community—from teachers to trustees—gains access to NAIS benefits throughout the course of one school year (July 1-June 30).
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Professional Development
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Networking
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Membership Categories
Full Membership |
Candidate Membership |
Premium Subscription |
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| Benefits | Full access to all NAIS benefits | Full access to all NAIS benefits | Full access to all NAIS benefits | Limited access to NAIS benefits |
| Criteria | Meets all membership criteria | Meets all membership criteria but actively working toward accreditation by approved accrediting organization | Does not meet all membership criteria | Does not meet all membership criteria |
| Dues | $16.84 per K-13 student $8.42 per student below K* |
$16.84 per K-13 student $8.42 per student below K* |
$16.84 per K-13 student $8.42 per student below K* |
$2,065* |
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*We are currently offering a 25% prorate on all new school dues.
Membership Benefits
Best Practice Guidance
Get up to speed and define your priorities.
- Principles of Good Practice: Gain a shared sense of values and best practices in all areas of independent school operations.
- Legal & Legislative Resources: Stay up-to-date and in compliance.
- NAIS Books: Understand the wider context through trends analysis and practical guidance.
- Independent School Magazine and Independent Ideas Blog: Explore an exchange of information about the topics that matter most in education.
Actionable Data and Research
Understand your market and make strategic decisions.
- Data and Analysis for School Leadership (DASL): Better assess your school’s position in the marketplace.
- Market View: Better understand your community and find prospective students in your area.
- Research Reports: Discover the in-depth information you need on the topics that affect your school.
- NAIS Snapshot Surveys: Get the latest data you need to make strategic decisions for your school.
- NAIS Surveys: Collect valuable feedback from your community, and assess your head and board.
- Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism: Benchmark your school climate and advance other strategic equity goals.
Professional Development and Career Resources
Strengthen your team and yourself as a leader.- Head Space: Make sense of major issues that affect independent schools in this monthly communication from the NAIS president.
- NAIS Institutes and Workshops: Gain peer networks and intensive training covering a range of topics — from diversity to leadership.
- Strategy Lab: Think about challenges and opportunities differently through hands-on, collaborative workshops.
- Career Center: Find the ideal candidates for your school staff or faculty.
- Webinars and Meetups: Address everyday school challenges through online professional development opportunities.
Networking and Community
Become part of a strong national community of schools.
- NAIS Annual Conference: Experience the premier networking event for independent school professionals and engage in deep conversations to help your school succeed.
- NAIS People of Color Conference: Convene with peers to create greater equity and inclusion in schools.
- NAIS Connect: Share ideas, discuss challenges, and post questions around issues independent schools are facing in these online communities. Watch a brief video to learn how to join the discussion and update your profile and settings.
- NAIS Podcasts: Gain insight from stories and discussions with experts and individuals in the independent school and broader education community.
- Find a School Directory: List your school in the place that gets over 100,000 views per year.
- NAIS Logo: Receive visible credibility and national endorsement by displaying our logo on your website or printed materials.
Ready to Join?
We are currently offering a 25% prorate on all new school dues.
For more information, please contact us through our Help Center or call (202) 973-9700.