The BASIS Independent Schools International Student Program offers a dynamic and rigorous American educational experience for F-1 international students who wish to earn a high school diploma in the United States. The program offers students the internationally benchmarked and nationally ranked BASIS Curriculum and opportunity for cultural immersion in some of the most dynamic cities in the United States.
Overview
International students bring to the classroom their own unique educational and cultural experiences and build life-long relationships with peers and teachers. Our challenging, enriching program delivers a high level of content mastery in an academic environment that fosters a love of learning and lifelong curiosity, laying the groundwork for the successful pursuit of higher education and a fulfilling life. We are also committed to providing an array of sports, clubs, and activities to choose from.
We welcome a diverse international population of students with varied backgrounds and areas of interest. The students in our International Student Program are academically high-performing individuals with a great appreciation for an amazing educational and cultural exchange opportunity.
Quick Facts & Tuition
Visa Required: F-1
Admissions Process: Application, TOEFL Score, interview, teacher recommendations, transcript, and exam. Download checklist.
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions; decisions made ongoing until program is full
International Student Eligibility: Grades 6–12
Tuition (2024-25 School Year): $53,000
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact the BASIS Independent Brooklyn Office of Admissions:
Email: [email protected]
Overview
International students bring to the classroom their own unique educational and cultural experiences and build life-long relationships with peers and teachers. Our challenging, enriching program delivers a high level of content mastery in an academic environment that fosters a love of learning and lifelong curiosity, laying the groundwork for the successful pursuit of higher education and a fulfilling life. We are also committed to providing an array of sports, clubs, and activities to choose from.
We welcome a diverse international population of students with varied backgrounds and areas of interest. The students in our International Student Program are academically high-performing individuals with a great appreciation for an amazing educational and cultural exchange opportunity.
Quick Facts & Tuition
Visa Required: F-1
Admissions Process: Application, TOEFL Score, interview, teacher recommendations, transcript, and exam. Download checklist.
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions; decisions made ongoing until program is full
International Student Eligibility: Grades 6–12
Tuition (2024-25 School Year): $53,000
Quick Facts: Click here.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact the BASIS Independent Brooklyn Office of Admissions:
Email: [email protected]
Admissions Steps & Requirements
Optional: Attend an Info Session1Step 1
Attend an Info SessionOptional
If possible for your family, we encourage you attend an Information Session to learn about our world-acclaimed program, meet faculty and staff, and more.
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Optional: Attend a guided school tour2Step 2
Attend a guided school tourOptional
If possible for your family, we encourage you to attend a tour of our campus to walk our halls and get a feel for our learning culture. If you are an international applicant or agent, please email [email protected] to schedule a school tour.
Submit Online Application3Step 3
Submit Online Application
Apply online at the link below and pay an application fee of $200.
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Submit School Transcripts4Step 4
Submit School Transcripts
After submitting your application, please submit your school transcripts of the last three years via email to [email protected].
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Submit TOEFL Score Report5Step 5
Submit TOEFL Score Report
Please send the official TOEFL score report from ETS to BASIS Independent Brooklyn using institution code C243. Please ensure C243 is listed as your "Designated Score Recipient".
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Submit Teacher Recommendations6Step 6
Submit Teacher Recommendations
Recommendation forms are available electronically and as a PDF after submitting your application. We require one math and one English teacher recommendation for students applying to our International Student Program.
Please have materials sent directly from your current teachers.
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Please have materials sent directly from your current teachers.
Schedule an Interview7Step 7
Schedule an Interview
Upon receipt of the application and the required documents, the Admissions team will reach out to you via email to schedule an interview and an assessment. The interview will take place via Zoom.
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Take Entrance Exam8Step 8
Take Entrance Exam
Upon receipt of the application and the required documents, Admissions will contact you to schedule and complete a two-hour proctored virtual entrance exam
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