School Non-Compliance Inquiries

NCAIS is a professional association that provides resources, networking, and support for independent schools in North Carolina. We do not have authority over schools, nor do we provide accreditation. Each school in our network is independently governed and makes its own decisions regarding policies, programs, and operations.

Our role is to strengthen and connect schools, not to regulate them. While we are deeply committed to the success and well-being of students and families across North Carolina, any standards for accreditation or school oversight are provided by other organizations, not by NCAIS.

If you have a compliance concern, please contact your school's accrediting agency (which should be published on your school's website) or the NC Department of Nonpublic Education. 

NCAIS schools are accredited by one of the following:

• Serving and Accrediting Independent Schools (SAIS)
• Cognia
• Association of Christian Schools International
• Lumen

Parents can be assured that NCAIS is dedicated to helping schools thrive by promoting excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement for the benefit of all students and families.