New England Innovation Academy
New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) is the school the world needs next.
A brand new liberal arts 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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- Category Attribute
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
| Definition of Terms | 2021 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 | 80 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 48% | 25% |
| % Students Boarding | 24% | 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 | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 95% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $65,625 (2022-2023 residential tuition is $61,425 for grades 6-8 and $65,625 for grades 9-12. NEIA offers a family individualized tuition program. ) | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $44,625 (2022-2023 day tuition is $41,425 for grades 6-8 and $44,625 for grades 9-12. NEIA offers a family individualized tuition program. ) | $33,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 | $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 | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Maggie Helon | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country Running, Golf, Gymnastics, Intramural Sports Only, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Engineering, Gardening Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Publications, Winter Sports Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Dance, Jazz Ensemble, Technical Theater, Theatre, Visual Arts Recreational Athletic Programs: Circus Arts, Martial Arts, Robotics Team | |
School Notes
- The FAMILY INDIVIDUALIZED 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.
- 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!
- LD types supported: Yes
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