New England Innovation Academy
New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) is the school the world needs next.
A brand new global school for day and boarding students in grades 6-12, NEIA is preparing young innovators with a future-focused curriculum, human-centered design, and real-world inclusion.
Set on a beautiful 26-acre campus in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the school offers a custom curriculum informed by research at MIT's Integrated Design and Management program.
NEIA`s curriculum offers a holistic approach to learning, one that balances and enriches interdisciplinary learning through integrated projects, exciting problem solving, active student engagement, and coaching from skilled instructors with disciplinary knowledge.
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New England Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 304 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | New England | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 2020 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 26 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 64 students | 302 students |
| % Students Boarding | 50% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (NEIA engages students in a human-centered design approach to school apparel so they have a say in what they wear!) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | n/a | $59,140 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,082 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 (First year $15,000 Founding Innovators scholarship) | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Kevin Ramos-Glew | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country Running, Dance, Drill Team, Golf, Gymnastics, Intramural Sports Only, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Engineering, Outdoor Adventure Club, Publications, Winter Sports Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Dance, Jazz Ensemble, Technical Theater, Theatre, Visual Arts Recreational Athletic Programs: Circus Arts, Robotics Team | |
School Notes
- The FLEXIBLE TUITION PROGRAM, a sliding-scale tuition model, is designed to make education at NEIA affordable to families for whom a traditional financial aid structure might not be the best solution.
- NEIA offers a range of tuition options with a specific number of placements in each grade. It is our shared goal for each family`s tuition level to be an amount that demonstrates the priority placed on providing an exceptional education for their children.
- We are committed to providing an innovative, relevant, and future-focused learning experience. We believe in the power of empathy, curiosity, and collaboration to transform lives and positively affect change in the world.
- Students connect Passion to Purpose, bring Ideas to Impact, and graduate ready for what's Next. Students create a unique PIN to become the change they want to see in a rapidly evolving world.
- NEIA's learning experience will encourage students to build empathy, take risks, and engage in hands-on community, environment, and industry projects.
- We are offering a $15,000 Founding Innovators scholarship to students who are admitted for September 2021. This scholarship is for the first year only. Learn more about our Flexible Tuition Program and our locked tuition rates.
- At this time, we are not able to provide visas. Please check back in a year or so!
- PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting High School applications for Fall 2021.
- LD types supported: Yes
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