A U.S. based, privately held company specializing in educating at-risk students who have experienced difficulty in school, providing them opportunities for a fresh start. NESI delivers educational services through a variety of channels, notably compensatory educational services (NCLB Title I and SES programs), Richard Milburn High School (contracted school district alternative middle and high schools), Richard Milburn Academy (public charter alternative schools), and Milburn High School Online; and military education and training programs to U.S. armed forces (in the U.S. and abroad).

The Merit School of Prince William is located on 2 ½ wooded acres on Spriggs Road. The school offers classes for Preschool through Second Grade. The Merit School curriculum is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of the young child. Virginia's Foundation Blocks for Early Learning guides us in the literacy, math, science and social science concepts that are developed in our Preschool and Junior Kindergarten programs. The Kindergarten, First and Second Grade programs are designed not only to meet, but also to exceed the Virginia Standards of Learning. Merit's home-like atmosphere, small classes, and individualized instruction supports our comfortable and child-centered learning environment which eases the transition from home to school for our students and insures their