Full Membership

AISGW schools:

• Are non-profit, private and independent pre-school, elementary and/or secondary schools of primarily academic character located in the greater Washington, DC area
• Have an independent board of trustees
• Have a primarily academic character
• Are accredited by such agencies as the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Independent Schools of Maryland and D.C., the Southern Association of Independent Schools, or other agencies approved by AISGW
• Have nondiscrimination policies in admissions and hiring
• Have audited financial statements
• Have been in operation for thirty-six consecutive months

Provisional Membership

Schools with provisional AISGW membership:

• May be unaccredited, but otherwise fulfill the criteria for Full Membership and have been in operation for the previous twelve months
• If unaccredited, provisional members will be granted three years to start the accreditation process and five years to complete it

Application Process

Please reach out to us to learn more about membership and the application process. 

Member Dues

Each AISGW member school pays a base fee, which varies by enrollment, plus a standard per-student charge. Regardless of enrollment, no school pays more than 70% of its highest tuition.

 
We offer a graduated dues structure for small schools that are joining. Please reach out for more details.