Admissions and Application - BASIS Independent Brooklyn

Thank you for your interest in BASIS Independent Brooklyn!

We’re thrilled that you are considering BASIS Independent Brooklyn as the school where your student and your family will grow as learners, as humans, and as part of an institute with deeply held values about education and our responsibility to the world. Here, you will find a respectful, diverse, and passionate community dedicated to advanced academic inquiry, providing opportunities for exploration and choice, and rigorous student support and social-emotional growth. As we continue to build our school in the heart of Brooklyn, our Admissions team’s mission is to get to know and identify curious, enthusiastic, motivated students who are looking for the opportunity to reach their full potential and have a positive impact on the local and global communities around them.

Please take a moment to explore our website, read about our world-renowned BASIS Curriculum, register for an upcoming event, and learn about the exciting opportunities offered to BASIS Independent Brooklyn students.

Our experienced Admissions team is here to help support and guide you through the Admission Process; our goal is to make it as seamless and stress-free as possible. Whether you are just starting to explore who we are or are already committed to applying, we are happy to answer any questions you have.

We are now accepting applications for all grades in Rolling Admissions for fall 2023.

To be kept in the loop on relevant admissions news and updates, please be sure to join our interest list!

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Rolling Admissions Cycle

Applying for admission to BASIS Independent Brooklyn is a highly selective, multi-step process.

The admissions cycle begins in August. An application is deemed complete when all supplementary materials are received and required meetings are attended. You can download an application checklist for the appropriate grade below!

Admissions Timeline
Application Submission Deadline: Applications for all grades are open until the grade has closed. Once a grade has closed, submitted applications that are eligible for acceptance will automatically go into our waiting pool. 
Application Completion Deadline: There is no deadline by which you must complete your application (please see application checklists below), but seats will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to students with completed, eligible applications.
Notification Date: Within 10 business days of completing your application, starting after the following dates by age:

PreK-1 and PreK-2: After March 9
Kindergarten: After February 16
Grades 1–8: After March 3
Grades 9–12: After March 16

Commitment Date: Within 15 business days of being offered a seat.
To accept an offered seat, families must sign a binding Enrollment Agreement and make a non-refundable deposit of $5,000 by the enrollment deadline.

Application Checklists

PreK-1 and PreK-2: Rolling Admissions Checklist
Kindergarten: Rolling Admissions Checklist
Grades 1–2: Rolling Admissions Checklist
Grades 3–8: Rolling Admissions Checklist
Grades 9–12: Rolling Admissions Checklist

Note to high school applicants: the math entry level for grade 9 is Algebra II; this increases in sequence for grades 10–12. If you are interested in applying to grades 10 or above, please contact the Admissions team prior to submitting an application. Students have the opportunity to take math classes over the summer prior to starting at BASIS Independent Brooklyn.

Rolling Admissions Cycle

Applying for admission to BASIS Independent Brooklyn is a highly selective, multi-step process.

PreK-1 and PreK-2: After March 9
Kindergarten: After February 16
Grades 1–8: After March 3
Grades 9–12: After March 16

Application Checklists