The Application for Fall 2026 Is Open – Become an Orca
The 2026–2027 application is now live for Kindergarten through Grade 9! Start your application today. If you are interested in admissions for the 2025–2026 school year, we have limited space available in select grades, and we encourage you to contact our Admissions team today.
We invite you to join our interest list where you will receive important admissions information on application deadlines, upcoming events, and community traditions and achievements. Please continue to use our website, blogs, and social media to research and learn more about our school and community.
Key Admissions Dates & Deadlines
We have two admission cycles: Sibling (early) Admissions and Regular Admissions. The applications for both cycles are now open, and the requirements for both cycles are the same. The main differences are the application deadlines, notification, and response timelines. Only students with a sibling currently enrolled at BASIS Independent Bothell will be considered for the sibling deadlines.
Let’s review the deadlines and timelines associated with each cycle:
Early Admissions (Current Siblings Only)
Application Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Application Completion Deadline: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Decision Released: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Response Deadline: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Regular Admissions
Application Submission Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026
Application Completion Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
High School Decisions Released: Monday, February 23, 2026
Response Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026
Kindergarten – Grade 8 Decisions Released: Friday, March 20, 2026
Response Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
Application Steps
Family meetings, play dates and entrance exams (required application steps) are available to sign up for upon submitting an application. These begin in September and beyond. Slots fill up fast, and availability is on a first come first serve basis!
Visit with Us
Our Admissions team has created a variety of virtual and in-person opportunities found on the Admissions Event section of our website for you to learn more about BIBT. Campus tours will be starting in October, and registrations will be available starting in September.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us at bothell.admissions@basisindependent.com or call 425-219-1116. As always, we look forward to getting to know your family.
