We offer two levels of subscription for schools that do not meet NAIS membership requirements.
We also offer an NAIS Community Catalyst Program for corporations and nonprofit organizations.
NAIS Standard Subscription and Premium Subscription
Choose the level of subscription that is right for your school. NAIS Subscribers receive access to resources and services throughout the course of one school year (July 1-June 30). See below for the fees, benefits, and eligibility requirements for each level of subscription. Learn more about NAIS benefits.
Schools that join NAIS between April–June of 2026 will pay dues for the full 2026–2027 school year. With this payment, you will receive complimentary membership through June 30, 2026.
| STANDARD SUBSCRIPTION | PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION | |
| 2025-26 FEES | $2,300 flat annual fee | $18.65 per K-13 student and $9.35 per preschool and pre-K student. Maximum: $15,500; Minimum: $500* |
| ELIGIBILITY | Any K-13 school located in any country that does not meet the requirements for NAIS membership. | Any K-13 school located in any country that does not meet the requirements for NAIS membership. |
| BENEFITS COMPARISON | ||
| NAIS Discount on Publications | ✅ YES | ✅ YES |
| NAIS Discount on School Surveys | ✅ YES | ✅ YES |
| NAIS Discount on Conferences, Institutes, and Workshops | ✅ YES | ✅ YES |
| NAIS Subscriber logo | ✅ YES | ✅ YES |
| Listing in Find a School directory | ✅ YES | ✅ YES |
| Subscription to Independent School magazine | 1 Subscription | 3 Subscriptions |
| Access to NAIS Connect online communities | LIMITED | FULL |
| Access to all restricted online content (e.g., legal advisories, research reports, webinars, Trustees’ Guide) | ✅ YES | |
| Access to Data and Analysis for School Leadership (DASL) | ✅ YES | |
| Access to NAIS Market View | ✅ YES | |
| Unlimited access to the NAIS Career Center | ✅ YES | |
* Premium Subscriber dues are based on student enrollment, and there are K-13 and pre-K rates. Any student who is enrolled at your school should be counted as part of your school’s enrollment. This is regardless of whether the student attends full time or part time, or in person or online.
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