International Student Program
World-Class Learning & An Extraordinary Experience
Our International Student Program is designed for F-1 international students who wish to earn a high school diploma in the United States. International students bring their own unique educational and cultural experiences to BASIS Independent Brooklyn classrooms, building lifelong relationships with peers and teachers and broadening their worldview through an immersion into U.S. culture. The world-class BASIS Curriculum delivers an unparalleled educational experience—fostering a love of learning and lifelong curiosity and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, creativity, and confidence to pursue their goals and thrive in a complex world. We are also committed to rich and well-rounded student experiences beyond academics by 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 fearless thinkers with a great appreciation for an amazing educational and cultural exchange opportunity.
Apply NowProgram Quick Facts
Visa Required
An F-1 Visa is required for admission.
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions; decisions made on an ongoing basis until the program is full.
Eligible Grades
Grades 3–12
Tuition (2027–28 School Year)
Tuition for the 2027–28 school year is $57,075
Admissions Steps & Requirements
Contact Amerigo Education
Contact Amerigo EducationBASIS Independent Schools partners with Amerigo Education to manage international applicants (except for applicants from BASIS International and Bilingual Schools) who require an F-1 student visa. International applicants must first contact Amerigo Education to apply and begin the admissions process. Amerigo Education prescreens applicants, gathers all required materials, and coordinates appointment scheduling for BASIS Independent Schools.
Attend an Informational Session
OptionalView Information SessionsWe encourage our international applicants to visit to learn about our world-acclaimed program, meet faculty and staff, and more.
Attend a Guided Campus Tour
OptionalSchedule a TourFamilies will have the opportunity to walk our halls and get a feel for our learning culture. See the Visit Our School page to arrange a private tour.
Complete and Submit the Online Application
Apply NowBASIS Independent Brooklyn utilizes the Ravenna portal to manage the application process. Families must create an account to apply, register for required meetings, and track their application progress. A $200 application fee is required to submit your online application.
Submit TOEFL Score Report
Please send your official TOEFL score report from ETS to BASIS Independent Brooklyn, ensuring C243 is listed as your “Designated Score Recipient.”
Submit a Transcripts Request to your Child’s Current School
Submit this form to your child’s current school via Ravenna, requesting school transcripts from the last three years. Once you submit this form in Ravenna, and your child’s current school completes the request, the system will then send official transcripts directly to our Admissions team.
Schedule an Interview
Upon receipt of the application and the required documents, our Admissions team will email you to schedule an interview.
Register for a Standardized Entrance Exam
We accept scores from the ISEE or SSAT. Please ensure your child’s scores are sent to BASIS Independent Brooklyn.
Admissions Decision
Notification Date: Within 10 business days of receiving your completed application.
Commitment Date: Within three weeks of being offered a seat. Please note: Applying for Admissions is not immediately binding. To accept an offered seat, families must submit a signed Enrollment Agreement and a non-refundable deposit of $5,000 within three weeks of being offered a seat.