Accreditation
A private school's accreditation is an important aspect to consider as it shows the strengths of the school and program. The Branch School is accredited by ISAS, a well-known accrediting agency with very high standards, affirming The Branch School is among the best private schools in Houston.
The Branch School has been accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest since 2018. This prestigious accreditation is the result of tremendous hard work and dedication and the school faculty and staff are thrilled by this acknowledgement of our school and program.
ISAS reported that "The Branch School is a dynamic community. All constituency groups are proud of the work in which the school is engaged. Everyone is deeply committed to students and they work to support one another to advance the mission of the school. At every turn, the visiting committee observed education alive in the classrooms... Teachers at The Branch School are joyful in their commitment to their students. They exercise the art and science of teaching with easy grace and enthusiastic grit."
The Branch School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, (ISAS). ISAS, a member of the International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA), has voluntarily submitted to a rigorous and impartial review of its accreditation program and demonstrated its adherence to the Council's Criteria for Effective Independent School Accreditation Practices. ISAS is commended by ICAISA for the quality of the Association's accreditation program for its Member Schools.
Memberships:
The Branch School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), providing the school a wealth of useful tools and resources.
The Branch School is part of the Houston Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), a local network of well-known area private schools.