New England Innovation Academy

What New England Innovation Academy does

New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) is a private, for-profit day and boarding school in Marlborough, Massachusetts, founded in 2020 and operating on a 26-acre campus serving grades 7-12. The school delivers its curriculum through a human-centered design framework branded the PIN model (Passion-driven Purpose, Innovate with Impact, Prepare for what's Next) and a proprietary competency-based assessment system that scores students on Deeper, Deep, Immersed, and Surface measures instead of traditional letter grades. Core academic products include the Middle School and Upper School curricula, the Innovation Studio, and The Hive makerspace (a woodshop/CNC/collaboration facility), complemented by college counseling, residential life in West House, and a competitive athletic program anchored by a newly opened $20 million, 30,000-square-foot Athletic Center.

NEIA monetizes through high-annual recurring tuition ($41,000 for middle school day; $45,500 for upper school day, plus optional $22,000-$24,200 boarding add-ons, ~$1,480 facilities fee, and a ~$1,650 meal plan), merit-based scholarships ($5,000-$15,000), need-based financial aid, and incremental revenue from Summer Innovation Programs ($1,250/week). Enrollment is domestic across New England plus an international boarding cohort recruited from at least six countries (Uganda, Rwanda, Switzerland, Jamaica, China, South Korea) on F-1 visas. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on campus tours, admission events, and a dedicated admissions team, with brand reach amplified by elite-institution partnerships with Babson College and MIT for entrepreneurship, design, and AI programming.

Customer outcomes materially underpin the school's value proposition: the Class of 2026 (15 graduates) earned more than $6.5 million in merit-based college scholarships, the Class of 2025 earned more than $13 million, and one alumnus was accepted into Y Combinator. NEIA is NEASC-accredited (2025) and a CIS member (2024), governed by its co-founders Raymond Chang, Jane Du, and Jean Jones (Board Chair), with Chang now serving as Head of School on a five-year appointment after a 2025-2026 leadership transition.

Name

New England Innovation Academy

Legal name

New England Innovation Academy

Website

https://neiacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New England Innovation Academy is a private, for-profit day and boarding school in Marlborough, Massachusetts, serving grades 7-12 with a human-centered design curriculum, proprietary competency-based assessment, and elite-institution partnerships with Babson College and MIT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Boarding school services
• Experiential learning programs
• College preparation services
• Summer innovation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Day Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for day students. Middle school tuition is $41,000 and upper school tuition is $45,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year
2. Boarding Programs: Revenue from 5-day and 7-day boarding options. 5-day boarding adds $22,000 and 7-day boarding adds $24,200 to annual tuition
3. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer programs including AI Literacy, Design & Engineering, and Business Leadership programs at $1,250 per program per week, with extended day and boarding options available at additional costs
4. Merit Scholarships (Internal Cost): School awards merit scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to qualifying students, which reduces net revenue but supports enrollment and diversity goals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

New England Innovation Academy is a private day and boarding school serving students in grades 6-12 on a 26-acre campus in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The school delivers an integrated curriculum built on human-centered design, the proprietary PIN framework (Passion-driven Purpose, Innovate with Impact, Prepare for what's Next), and a competency-based assessment system. Offerings include middle school and upper school day programs, 5-day and 7-day boarding, summer innovation programs, college counseling, athletic programs, and real-world experiences delivered through partnerships with Babson College and MIT.

Product overview

New England Innovation Academy is a day and boarding school serving students in grades 7-12 with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship education. The institution operates through an integrated portfolio of educational programs including Middle School Curriculum (grades 6-8), Upper School Curriculum (grades 9-12), Summer Innovation Programs, and residential options. Core academic features include Innovation Studio (human-centered design curriculum), The Hive makerspace, and a Competency-Based Assessment System that replaces traditional grades. The school offers comprehensive College Counseling services, athletic programs including a newly opened $20 million Athletic Center, and NEIA NEXT programming featuring real-world experiences, internships, and partnerships with Babson College and MIT. Additional offerings include after-school clubs and activities, residential life programs, and international exchange opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 earned over $6.5 million in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• New England Football ClubminorOthers · 9 June 2026Elite youth sports partnership using NEIA's Athletic Center for competitive youth sports programming.
• Boston Celtics Junior CampminorOthers · 9 June 2026Partnership with Boston Celtics for junior basketball camps hosted at NEIA's Athletic Center.
• Nike CampminorOthers · 9 June 2026Partnership with Nike for youth sports camps at NEIA's Athletic Center facility.
• Dartmouth College Men's GolfminorOthers · 9 June 2026Partnership with Dartmouth College men's golf program, with Head Coach Rich Parker attending NEIA Athletic Center grand opening as guest.
• Columbia Women's GolfminorOthers · 9 June 2026Partnership with Columbia University women's golf program, with Coach Katie Rudolph attending NEIA Athletic Center grand opening as guest.
• IFA New EnglandminorOthers · 9 June 2026Elite youth sports partnership using NEIA's Athletic Center for competitive youth sports programming.
• Marlborough Public Library MakerspaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 February 2024Innovation Studio project partnership where NEIA students engage with the Marlborough Public Library's Makerspace for hands-on learning experiences.
• Lincoln School (Costa Rica)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Host partner for NEXTGEN Summit Costa Rica 2025, bringing together over 150 attendees including students, business leaders, and educators from around the world to celebrate entrepreneurship and bold thinking.
• Loft Design & RollerblademinorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2023NEIA partnered with Loft Design & Rollerblade for real-world experiences, with 12th-graders visiting the Providence office to learn about design and business operations.
• Escola L'Hortizó (Barcelona, Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2023Cultural exchange partnership with Escola L'Hortizó in Barcelona, Spain. Students participate in reciprocal exchange visits, staying with host families and engaging in classroom collaborations and cultural exploration.
• Wahaha/Fudan School (China)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2023Cultural exchange partnership through the WINGS program, hosting visiting sister school students from Wahaha in China for immersive educational experiences at NEIA.
• NEXTGENcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Student-founded global entrepreneurship organization launched at NEIA. NEXTGEN Summit brings together young entrepreneurs and future leaders worldwide for hands-on workshops, mentorship from industry leaders, and pitch competitions. NEIA provides sponsorship and leadership support.
• Babson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2022NEIA's flagship partnership with Babson College offers students unique opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills and leadership abilities through Babson-led workshops during the school year, immersive summer programs taught by award-winning Babson professors, and ongoing mentorship. Programs include Residential Entrepreneurship Program - a transformative 2-week residency taught entirely by full-time Babson professors.
• MITcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2022NEIA's partnership with MIT offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge technology and innovation through collaborative workshops, summer programs, MIT Bootcamps, MITx MicroMasters Program, and expert mentorship. NEIA was the only school invited to attend MIT RAISE's Day of AI in person at the Museum of Science, participating alongside 10,000 educators from 110 countries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVjsszJ5bCgbTGfUpnDZfTw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HelloNEIA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-england-innovation-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/neiaschool

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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