Building Dynamic University-Model® School Communities Worldwide
NAUMS, Inc. certifies, trains, and supports schools that unite excellent college-preparatory academics with family-centered education.
Family Relationships
The University-Model® preserves and protects the God-ordained family relationship.
Academic Excellence
Students achieve a high degree of academic excellence in a college-preparatory program.
Integrity & Identity
NAUMS, Inc. Certification & Accreditation preserves the integrity and identity of the University-Model®.
Preparation & Support
NAUMS, Inc. Certification prepares schools to achieve and maintain accreditation.
One movement, coast to coast
Every dot is a member school from the UMSI directory — from the first campus in Arlington, Texas to a network that now spans the country.
- Cognia Accredited
- Member school
- member schools
- 85member schools
- U.S. states
- 25U.S. states
- countries
- 4countries
- accredited
- 60%accredited
“…for such a time as this” — Esther 4:14
The University-Model® combines the best attributes of traditional schooling with the best attributes of homeschooling and integrates them into one model. The result is quality, cost-effective, college-preparatory education that gives parents more time for imparting their own faith and values to their children.
In partnership with one another, parents and the school work together toward a mutual goal: to produce wholesome, competent, and virtuous followers of Christ who will change the world in their generation.
The home of the University-Model®
Since 2003, NAUMS, Inc. has held the University-Model® trademark — thus only NAUMS, Inc. member schools can call themselves true University-Model® schools using the University-Model® of education.
Trademark held since 2003
One mark, one standard
The University-Model® name is a registered trademark held by NAUMS, Inc. — established in 2005 as the permanent centerpiece of the movement. Membership is what makes a school authentically University-Model®.
How membership works
Cross-walked with Cognia accreditation
Certification that carries weight
NAUMS, Inc. certification standards are cross-referenced to the Cognia accreditation standards — member schools submit one body of evidence and earn both credentials concurrently.
The certification path
A worldwide network since 1993
Schools that sharpen each other
From one school in Arlington, Texas to a network across 24 states and 4 countries — University-Model® Schools International (UMSI) connects every member school for communication, collaboration, and connectivity.
Read the 30-year storyWe Love Our UMSI Schools!
Every NAUMS, Inc. member school offers a high-quality, college-preparatory education in a context that emphasizes discipleship, worldview instruction, and character formation.
Deep Waters Academy
Houston, TX
Second Baptist School
Houston, TX
Wylie Preparatory Academy
Wylie, TX
Oakwell Academy
College Station, TX
The Oaks Classical Christian Academy
Spokane Valley, WA
Anchor Christian Academy
Lancaster, PA
Grace Preparatory Academy
Arlington, TX
Arrow Preparatory Academy
Edmonds, WA
NAUMS Summit 2027
The NAUMS Summit brings University-Model® school leaders and educators together to share ideas, strengthen our mission, and build a thriving community of Christ-centered schools.
The University-Model® is unlike any other
Three families, three member schools — in their own words.
“They say it takes a village to raise a child and I say it takes a University-Model® school to educate a child. It is the perfect balance of support, wisdom from others, family bonding, and socializing. In my opinion, there is no better way to teach!”
“This school has propelled our daughter's ability to think and learn independently. We love how the Biblical worldview is emphasized in every aspect — and we have gained new, lifelong friendships with classmates and their families.”
“My son used to lack time-management skills and self-confidence. Now, he loves learning, is completely self-sufficient, and takes great pride in his work. The teachers really get to know the children.”
