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.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $65,625
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $44,625
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- A Magical Evening - Inaugural NEIA Gala - 07/19/2022The inaugural NEIA Gala took place on Friday, June 10, to celebrate the culmination of our first year and unveil the products designed by our founding innovators! Innovators launched 21 ...morecompanies and sold products they imagined, designed, and created to raise $10,000 in one evening. hide
- NEIA Innovator Named a Finalist in the World of 7 Billion Contest - 07/19/2022The World of 7 Billion encourages students to explore how population growth impacts a global challenge. Kayla Vallecillo, a grade 9 student, was named a top 10 finalist for her ...moreproject on Urban Heat Islands. Students worldwide choose a topic and propose an idea for a sustainable solution in a quick 60-second video. hide
Top Rankings
New England Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Faculty Education
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
6-12
5-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
2020
1907
Campus Size
26 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
114 students
300 students
% Students of Color
48%
26%
% Students Boarding
26%
70%
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!
NEIA engages students in a human-centered design approach to school apparel so they have a say in what they wear!
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
95%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$65,625
(2022-2023 residential tuition is $61,425 for grade 8 and $65,625 for grades 9-12. NEIA offers a family individualized tuition program for financial aid across the income spectrum. )
(2022-2023 residential tuition is $61,425 for grade 8 and $65,625 for grades 9-12. NEIA offers a family individualized tuition program for financial aid across the income spectrum. )
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$44,625
(2022-2023 day tuition is $40,425 for grades 6-8 and $44,625 for grades 9-12. NEIA offers a family individualized tuition program for financial aid across the income spectrum. )
(2022-2023 day tuition is $40,425 for grades 6-8 and $44,625 for grades 9-12. NEIA offers a family individualized tuition program for financial aid across the income spectrum. )
$34,900
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Director of Admissions
Katie Luellen
Devin Worthington
Devin Worthington
Associate Director of Admissions
Brynn
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
9
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Engineering, Gardening Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Publications, Winter Sports
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Dance, Technical Theater, Theatre, Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial Arts, Robotics Team
Engineering, Gardening Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Publications, Winter Sports
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Dance, Technical Theater, Theatre, Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Martial Arts, Robotics Team
School Notes
- At this time, we are not able to provide visas. Please check back in a year or so!
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
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