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 Schools 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.
Program 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 Schools & Grades
The International School Program is available at BASIS Independent Bellevue, Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley for grades 6–12. For earlier grades, International Student Program eligibility varies by school location. See the International Student Program page for your school for those details.
Find Your SchoolTuition (2026–27 School Year)
Tuition for the 2026–27 school year is $55,000
Admissions Steps & Requirements
Contact Amerigo Education*
Contact Amerigo EducationFor the school locations noted below, BASIS 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 these select BASIS Independent Schools.
* This step only applies to BASIS Independent Bellevue, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and McLean.
Attend an Informational Session
OptionalFind Your SchoolWe encourage our international applicants to visit to learn about our world-acclaimed program, meet faculty and staff, and more. See the International Student Program page for your school location to view upcoming information sessions.
Attend a Guided Campus Tour
OptionalFamilies will have the opportunity to walk our halls and get a feel for our learning culture. See the Visit Our School page for your school location to arrange a private tour.
Complete and Submit the Online Application
BASIS Independent Schools 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 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.
Submit TOEFL Score Report
Please send your official TOEFL score report from ETS to your BASIS Independent school location by specifying your school's unique code as your "Designated Score Recipient." See the Admissions Steps & Requirements on your school's International Student Program page for those details.
Schedule an Interview
Once we receive your application and 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 your BASIS Independent school.
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.