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Our Associate program is designed for those individuals and organizations - not eligible for traditional membership - which serve, study, or otherwise are deeply involved in the TABS community of schools.
Peruse a list of professional organizations, networks and advocates all engaged in the support and advancement of the boarding school community.
TABS sponsorships come in all shapes and sizes to better serve you, our sponsors, regardless of your target market or budget.
Foxcroft SchoolMiddleburg, Virginia, USA
West Nottingham AcademyColora, Maryland, USA
The Thacher SchoolOjai, California, USA
Hawai'i Preparatory AcademyKamuela, Hawaii, USA
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To advance and support the missions of health and wellness in our nation's Independent Schools.
Primary Contact: Miguel Marshall, Interim Executive Director [email protected]
1 Elm Street c/o Governor's Academy Byfield, Massachusetts 01922
T: 646 652 8661
IBSC is an international membership organization that has developed a global coalition of schools dedicated to enhancing the development of boys through education.
Primary Contact: Amy Ahart, Chief Operating Officer [email protected]
PO Box 3165 La Jolla, California 92038
T: 646 838 1589
International Schools Services provides customized, student-centered services to schools and catalyzes innovation, fosters collaboration and connects educators around the world.
Primary Contact: Charles Moore, Vice President, School Start-Up and Managment [email protected]
15 Roszel Road Princeton, New Jersey 08540
T: 609 452 0990
The Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth identifies and develops the talents of the most advanced K-12 learners worldwide through unique educational opportunities.
Primary Contact: Joshu Fisher, Program Manager [email protected]
McAuley Hall 5801 Smith Ave., Ste. 400 Baltimore, Maryland 21209
T: 410 735 6018
Founded 1992, privately funded, statewide, nonprofit org. changing lives of motivated, high-achieving students from low-income families by expanded educational opportunities.
Primary Contact: Imani Gilliam, Dean of Programs [email protected]
494 Broad Street Suite 105 Newark, New Jersey 07102
T: 973 642 6422 ext. 228
The Parents League is a New York City-based non-profit membership organization of parents and independent day and boarding schools, providing assistance to parents and schools since 1913.
Primary Contact: Gina Malin, Executive Director [email protected]
115 East 82nd Street, Suite 1CD New York, New York 10028
T: 212-737-7385
We develop leaders thru' superior education and life changing opportunity. Since 1978 we identify NYC’s most promising students of color and prep them for independent schools.
Primary Contact: Bridget Johnson, Associate Executive Director [email protected]
328 W 71st Street New York, New York 10023
T: 212 579 1390
Growing professional network for technology leaders in independent schools, providing professional development, networking, & curated resources, serving schools, businesses, & ind. school assoc.
Primary Contact: Sarah Hanawald, Executive Director [email protected]
6212 Valley Estates Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
T: 984 244 1994
The Department of Educational Services places young boys into many of the nation’s leading independent schools. It was founded in 1957.
Primary Contact: Antonio Aponte, Director of Educational and Career Services (DES) [email protected]
287 East 10th Street New York, New York 10009
T: 212 677 1109
AISAP supports and advances those involved in admission and enrollment management in their responsibilities for advancing institutional mission and financial sustainability.
Primary Contact: Ray Diffley, Director, AISAP Center for Admission & Enrollment [email protected]
PO Box 709 Boston Post Road Madison, Connecticut 06443
T: 203 421 7051
Primary Contact: Janice Crampton, Executive Director [email protected]
The leading authority in Australia on boarding for school-aged children, promoting the interests and well-being of boarders, boarding staff, boarding parents, & institutions.
Primary Contact: Richard Stokes, Executive Director [email protected]
PO Box 5569 Brendale QLD, 4500 Australia
T: 61-7-3205-4940
BSA is the United Kingdom Association serving and representing member boarding schools, training staff and promoting boarding education in both independent and state boarding schools.
Primary Contact: Robin Fletcher, Chief Executive [email protected]
60 St Martin’s Lane London, WC2N 4JS United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 20 7798 1580
CAIS is an association of Canada’s best independent schools that meet the highest international standards of educational excellence.
Primary Contact: Patti MacDonald, Executive Director [email protected]
264 Welland Avenue 2nd Floor, Ste O/P St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3N4 Canada
T: 905 684 5658
ESHA provides a colleague network, professional development opportunities, and relevant resources to more than 200 heads of independent elementary and middle schools in the U.S.
Primary Contact: Christopher Abell, Executive Director [email protected]
500 Westover Drive #4010 Sanford, North Carolina 27330
T: 301 275 1387
The ICG is a global consortium supporting Partner schools in creating mission-aligned, school-generated, learner-focused curricula and rich cultures of learning and professional growth.
Primary Contact: Peter Gow, Executive Director [email protected]
PO Box 1308 Dedham, Massachusetts 02027
T: 7812495347
IECA is a professional association of 1600 members of whom about 475 assist students and families with the boarding school search and application process.
Primary Contact: Mark Sklarow, Chief Executive Officer [email protected]
3251 Old Lee Highway, Suite 510 Fairfax, Virginia 22030
T: 703-591-4850
JBSA is a network of ten schools in northeast United States committed to maintaining awareness of the junior boarding experience as an enriching option for middle school children.
Primary Contact: David Stettler, President [email protected]
250 Waltham Street Newton, Massachusetts 02465
T: 617 630 2320
The largest association of professionals committed to advancing international education, providing leadership through establishing principles of good practice and professional development.
Primary Contact: Joann Ng Hartmann, Senior Director [email protected]
1307 New York Avenue NW Washington, District of Columbia 20005
T: 202 737 3699
NAIS is a nonprofit membership association that provides services to more than 1,800 schools and associations of schools in the US and abroad.
Primary Contact: Jefferson Burnett, SVP, Education Innovation [email protected]
1129 20th St., NW Washington, District of Columbia 20036
T: 202-973-9714
NBOA is the national voice of independent school business officers with professional development, online resources and a network of peers working in independent administration
Primary Contact: Jeffrey Shields, Executive Director [email protected]
1400 I Street NW Suite 850 Washington, District of Columbia 20005
T: 202-407-7140
NCGS is the leading advocate for girls' schools, connecting and collaborating globally with individuals, schools, and organizations dedicated to educating and empowering girls.
Primary Contact: Meghan Murphy, Executive Director [email protected]
PO Box 5729 Charlottesville, Virginia 22905
T: 434 205 4496
Dedicated to improving college access and success for underrepresented students, NPEA provides a learning network and support schools and organizations across the country.
Primary Contact: Karin Elliott, Executive Director [email protected]
One Appleton Street 4th Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02116
T: 617 423 6300 ext. 284
The New Zealand Boarding Schools Association Inc. represents the interests of staff and students at over 90 member schools in New Zealand.
Primary Contact: Dee Guillemot-Rodgerson, Executive Director [email protected]
c/- Acland House 85 Papanui Road, Merivale Christchurch, 8014 New Zealand
T: +64 3 3557673 ext. 0
We believe that the admission practices of the past will not sustain the independent schools of the future. Every day, we serve enrollment leaders, increasing their success through the best science,
Primary Contact: Trish Frazzetto, Director of Marketing and Communications [email protected]
CN5339 Princeton, New Jersey 08543
T: 609-683-5558
Chelsea Academy seeks to form confident young men and women educated in the liberal arts tradition and the Catholic faith.
Primary Contact: Mary Mueller, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
4 Family Life Lane Front Royal, Virginia 22630
T: 540 635 0622
Providing an education of the highest quality to students in preschool through middle school. In a structured, nurturing environment, We seek to instill integrity, a life-long enthusiasm for learning,
Primary Contact: Chuck Baldecchi, Head of School [email protected]
1050 Lane Allen Road Lexington, Kentucky 40504
T: 859 278 0501
A co-educational independent day school for students in grades junior kindergarten through eight. At Meadowbrook, the mission is to know, love, and challenge every child.
Primary Contact: Arvind Grover, Head of School [email protected]
10 Farm Road Weston, Massachusetts 02493
T: 781-894-1193
Through character formation and our inspirational academic program we strive to build in each student the capacity for disciplined learning and consideration of others.
Primary Contact: Christine Williams, Director of Secondary School Counseling [email protected]
247 South Street Morristown, New Jersey 07960
T: 973 539 8660 ext. 106
The Woods Academy is an inclusive Catholic community preparing boys and girls to lead lives of significance.
Primary Contact: Joseph Powers, Head of School [email protected]
6801 Greentree Road Bethesda, Maryland 20817
T: 301-365-3080
Primary Contact: Luke Harding, International Admissions Specialist [email protected]
1151 S Forest Avenue Tempe, Arizona 85008
T: 480-965-2437
Located in Central New York, a small private college that offers programs in Art & Design, Equine Management, Criminal Justice & Homeland Security, and Education.
Primary Contact: Christine Mandel, Interim Dean of Enrollment Management [email protected]
22 Sullivan Street Cazenovia, New York 13035
T: 314 655 7208
Semester school for 10th & 11th grade students, with mission to build leaders who positively impact the world. Based in Idaho and Patagonia. Expeditions, cultural exchange, and academics.
Primary Contact: Sean Bierle, Head of School [email protected]
PO Box 1609 83611 Cascade, Idaho 83611
T: 833 862 5927
An affordable semester school for environmentally and outdoor minded 10th & 11th grade students located on a 1200 acre forested campus in northern Wisconsin.
Primary Contact: Stefan Anderson, Head of School [email protected]
5400 N. Black Oak Lake Road Land O Lakes, Wisconsin 54540
T: 715 547 1300
The office of Summer & Intercession Programs offers rigorous credit for all course offers and programs to current JHU students, visiting undergrads & qualified pre-college students.
Primary Contact: Andrea Abiamiri, Director Pre-College Programs and Associate Direct [email protected]
3400 N. Charles Street Wyman Park Building, Suite W620 Baltimore, Maryland 21218
T: 410-516-5585
Chewonki provides a challenging academic program for high school juniors that immerses students in a small environmentally sustainable community and the ecosystems of Maine.
Primary Contact: Mike Bell, Interim Head of School [email protected]
485 Chewonki Neck Road Wiscasset, Maine 04578
T: 207 882 7323
To provide students with the best possible opportunity to shape themselves into ethical leaders who create positive change in our world.
Primary Contact: Christian Starling, Academic Dean [email protected]
1528 18th St. NW Washington, District of Columbia 20036
T: 202-466-7345
We specialize in boarding school and university admissions and advisory services. We are committed to finding the right fit of schools where students will thrive and realize their potential.
Primary Contact: Winnie Yan, Educational Consultant [email protected]
Level 12 Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central Sheung Wan Hong Kong, Hong Kong
T: +852 6892-1269
We strive to get to know more about schools and build up solid and long term relationships with schools.
Primary Contact: Ruth Taixian Piao, President [email protected]
No.20 Chaowaida Street, Suite 602 ,Union Tower Beijing, 100020 China
T: 213-465-4825
Providing summer enrichment programs and research internship, college or private school search and application services; academics & cross culture communication for Chinese / international students.
Primary Contact: Lee Chen, Ph.D., Chief Strategist [email protected]
7 Westwood Road South Easton, Massachusetts 02375
T: 508-436-4558
Consulting on USA/Canada educational options at day/boarding schools, colleges, universities (International ACAC member), summer programs, ESL, Academic/Credit counselling, immigration/visa services
Primary Contact: Jain Panya, Independent Education and Immigration Consultant [email protected]
22B Senlac Road Toronto, M2N2K7 Canada
T: 647 998 9404
20+ years of experience helping families fully understand and successfully navigate the private school placement and college admissions process. 2,000 succesful placements across US, Canada & overseas
Primary Contact: Christine Chapman, Educational Consultant [email protected]
163 Ash Street Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748
T: 617 823 5403
We aim for students to attain high academic performance while developing cultural understanding, personal identity, empathy, social responsibility, and global citizenship.
Primary Contact: Marina Lee, President & Founder [email protected]
One Broadway Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
T: 215-833-3502
To provide families the opportunity to become familiar with and to get to know appropriate boarding schools and to assist them throughout the application process.
Primary Contact: Nancy Yes, Educational Consultant, Certified Educational Plan [email protected]
PO Box 66371 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70896
T: 225 931 7518
To provide educational advisory services for students and their families who are looking for traditional and non-traditional educational choices.
Primary Contact: Stephanie Crossman, Educational Consultant [email protected]
113 West 89th Street #2A New York, New York 10024
T: 917 923 0305
(IECA Professional Member) Consulting and Placement Services for families seeking independent schools and programs of all kinds. Independent SSAT administration.
Primary Contact: Joseph Dobson, President [email protected]
8238 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
T: 215-242-3587
To provide educational consulting services in school searching, admission process, standardizing test and interview preparations, mentoring service, etc, to Chinese families.
Primary Contact: Jack Cao, Independent Educational Consultant [email protected]
8-BCD CITIC Bldg 19 Jianwai Avenue Beijing, 100004 China
T: +86 10 6500 6580
EDICM has been a school placement company in Japan since 1973, assisting Japanese students going to boarding schools in North America, Europe and Oceanian region.
Primary Contact: Makiko Kashikura, President [email protected]
1-10-23 Jingnmae Shibuya-ku Tokyo, 150-0001 Japan
T: 813-3408-2901
EA will help parents find appropriate programs and placements for their child, adolescent or young adult. Dana is a learning specialist with thirty years of experience.
Primary Contact: Dana Stahl, Educational Consultant/Owner [email protected]
35 Lily Pond Lane Katonah, New York 10536
T: 914 907 9144
Working with families with special needs children and young adults finding the most appropriate placement school to meet his/her needs.
Primary Contact: Barbara Posner, Owner [email protected]
9 Edgemont Rd. Katonah, New York 10536
T: 914-232-4000
We help families from the U.S. and globally find “best fit” independent day and boarding schools, PG, and gap year programs. Personalized service, an outstanding team.
Primary Contact: Victoria Newman, Founder & Executive Director [email protected]
6 Riverside Avenue Riverside, Connecticut 06878
T: 203 742 1230
I place students in American educational settings that will prepare them for rewarding and successful lives. I specialize in international placement counseling for boarding schools and colleges.
Primary Contact: Jon Harris, Founder & President [email protected]
104 Mansion Lane Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096
T: 610 551 5334
We are committed to meeting our students at all levels and are dedicated to helping them find a school in which they can reach their full potential, strive for excellence, and thrive with success.
Primary Contact: Helene Kang, CEO [email protected]
Dosandae-ro 37gil 39, Kangnam-gu Seoul, 06024 Korea, South
T: +82 70 8866 8487
Providing guidance to students and their families to find the right match at US boarding schools,ADHD,LD schools,therapeutic programs,colleges and universities.
Primary Contact: Acalya Aydin, Founder [email protected]
Barbados Mah. Ihlamur Sok. No:1 K:16 D:141 Istanbul, 34746 Turkey
T: 90 216 688 4052
With 30+ years experience, Judi and her staff offer personalized counseling that helps students choose and apply to their “best fit” boarding schools. (Also: therapeutic & LD/ADHD placements.)
Primary Contact: Judi Robinovitz, Certified Educational Planner [email protected]
900 Broken Sound Parkway Suite 100 Boca Raton, Florida 33487
T: 561 241 1610
With 30+ years experience as a professional in the education field, Holly guides students with varied profiles through the day and boarding school admissions process.
Primary Contact: Holly Blumenstyk, M.Ed., Director and Educational Consultant [email protected]
20 Community Place, Suite 8 Morristown, New Jersey 07960
T: 973-540-0995
Providing superior educational services to our clients by adding values others do not provide. Our services include application assistance and high school academic planning.
Primary Contact: Lawrence Yan, Co-founder [email protected]
36-25 Main Street #2FL Flushing, New York 11354
T: 718 705 8085
Since 1955 we have guided families from over 35 states and 55 countries in their choice of independent day and boarding schools, colleges, and therapeutic & graduate programs.
Primary Contact: Don McMillan, President [email protected]
266 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116
T: 617 536 4319
My Learning Springboard is a multidisciplinary educational consulting firm and learning concierge service. Our main office is located in New York City.
Primary Contact: Brad Hoffman, CEO and Educational Consultant [email protected]
132 Duane Street #3 New York, New York 10013
T: 646 478 8692
Sequoia Group seeks for the optimized means of solution for students, focusing on lifelong individual career management as a study-abroad and educational planner.
Primary Contact: Young Park, CEO & Founder [email protected]
Jeil Bldg., 4Fl. 61 Gangnam-daero 58-gil, Gangnam-gu Seoul, 06260 Korea, South
T: +82-2-569-5433
China’s premier International education group that provides private families industry intelligence, comprehensive assessment, proprietary curriculum and independent advisory.
Primary Contact: Nini Suet, Founder [email protected]
Floor 4, Section 1, UIBE Huade House, No.12 Huixin East Street Chaoyang District Beijing, 100029 China
T: +86 400 060 1010
The Admissions Authority is a full-service educational consulting firm serving young people and their families both domestically and around the world. We have been in existence for over 35 years.
Primary Contact: Lloyd Paradiso, President & CEO [email protected]
2010 Eton Court West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
T: 267 975 7580
Our Educational Consultants comprehensively assess and identify clients’ needs in order to pinpoint school opportunities that will enhance their educational, social and emotional development.
Primary Contact: Imy Wax, Educational Consultant [email protected]
1320 Carol Lane Deerfield, Illinois 60015
T: 847 945 0913
Provides families with clear objective advice and guidance in order to attain the best academic , extra-curricular and social match for their son or daughter.
Primary Contact: Camille M. Bertram, Founder and President [email protected]
8 Wright Street Suite 107 Westport, Connecticut 06880
T: 203-255-2577
SCG utilizes a collaborative and compassionate approach to guide and support families through finding the best educational and therapeutic placements for children, adolescents and young adults.
Primary Contact: Peter Sturtevant, Director, Educational Consultant [email protected]
4725 MacArthur Blvd Washington, District of Columbia 20007
T: 202 333 3530
Consultation & placement services for families with a child who is struggling in his or her current academic environment. Our work is finding the best environment to address a child’s individual needs
Primary Contact: Karen Mabie, Owner, Educational Consultant [email protected]
346 Jackson Avenue Glencoe, Illinois 60022
T: 847 242 0865
We provide expert support and guidance to find the appropriate placement when the current path has been unsuccessful.
Primary Contact: Lisa Vella, Educational Consultant [email protected]
P.O. Box 824 Port Washington, New York 11050
T: 917-578-2724
VJ Bush & Assoc. is dedicated to finding the most appropriate educational choices for students to help them maximize their academic potential and social and emotional growth.
Primary Contact: Virginia Bush, Educational Consultant [email protected]
444 East 86th Street New York, New York 10028
T: 212 772 3244
With VJB's 40 years’ experience, we define the right educational opportunities that match your child's specific needs and goals socially, emotionally and academically.
Primary Contact: Jennifer Evans, Independent Educational Consultant - Head of Asia- [email protected]
237 Arcadia Road 03-02 Singapore, 289844 Singapore
T: +65 9758 1910
Providing compassionate guidance that is informed about adolescent developmental and emotional issues, and of the offerings of boarding schools, so our students will thrive.
Primary Contact: Christie Woodfin, Certified Educational Planner [email protected]
Post Office Box 550445 Atlanta, Georgia 30355
T: 404-249-9898
ASSIST is a U.S.- based nonprofit organization that matches academically talented, multi-lingual international students with American independent secondary schools.
Primary Contact: Martin Milne, Vice President [email protected]
68 Bridge Street Suite 203 Suffield, Connecticut 06078
T: 8606685706
IMSA is a 3 year (10-12) residential high school for gifted students in the state of Illinois. Students take rigorous college prep classes, all being taught at honors levels.
Primary Contact: Dr. Jose Torres, President [email protected]
1500 Sullivan Road Aurora, Illinois 60506
T: 630 907 5037
A public residential high school for emerging artists in an environment of artistic and academic excellence.
Primary Contact: Matthew Burns, Asst. Vice-President & Director of Student Service [email protected]
15 University Street Greenville, South Carolina 29601
T: 864 282 3847
The Academy offers a residential program for bright, highly motivated Kentucky high school students who have demonstrated interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Primary Contact: Lynette Breedlove, Director [email protected]
1906 College Heights Blvd #71031 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
T: 270 745 3605
American-Chartered School for Turkish Students, operating in Istanbul.
Primary Contact: Margaret Halicioglu, Dean of Student Affairs [email protected]
Kurucesme Cad No 87 Arnavutkoy Istanbul, 34345 Turkey
T: +90 212 3592270
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