Independent Soccer League

The Independent class League (ISL) comprises sixteen New England preparatory schools that compete athletically and academically. Created in 1948, the ISL's sixteen people compete in eighteen recreations into the brand new The united kingdomt Prep class Athletic meeting (NEPSAC).

History[edit]

Charter people of Private School League had been Belmont Hill, Brooks, Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N), The Governor's Academy, Milton Academy, Noble & Greenough, St. Mark's, and Thayer. Such as the Ivy League, the ISL started as a loose affiliation to promote soccer among academically thorough, Northeastern schools; but administrators formalized the league during 1948.

In 1968 Middlesex joined, and in 1972 Groton changed Tabor – both exclusive boarding schools in the Boston area.

In 1973 St. Sebastian's ended up being added plus 1974 Roxbury Latin was included. The league changed its title to the 'Independent class League' in 1974.

St. Paul's, Lawrence Academy, The Rivers School and St. George's – all private boarding schools – accompanied during mid-1970s.

Members[edit]

Reputation[edit]

ISL schools are noted for large university fees, rich pupils, educational excellence, superior college placement, athletics, and in some cases, storied histories. Including, the ISL features two of usa' ten wealthiest boarding schools, St. Paul's and Groton. In addition, the ISL features two regarding the usa' ten earliest boarding schools, Governor's and Lawrence, together with oldest college in continuous existence in the united states, Roxbury Latin. The ISL in addition boasts the actual only real day school to help make the 2006 Forbes most high-priced exclusive High institutes record: The Buckingham Browne and Nichols class. Collectively, these New England schools are sometimes termed . The definition of is a blend, incorporating St. Mark's, "St. George's" St. Paul's, Groton School, and Middlesex.

Associate schools compete in the next sports:

For a few recreations, such as for example ice hockey, the ISL is divided into two divisions: the Keller additionally the Eberhart:

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2012-2013 St. Sebastian's and also the Governor's Academy won the Independent class League both going undefeated (9-0), and both won their particular respective dish games.
2011-2012 Governors Academy won the Independent class League Championships.
2010-2011 Lawrence Academy and Rivers won a share of ISL tournament.

2009-2010 Lawrence Academy won the Independent School League Championships.