Our goal is to make the admissions process into a seamless, exciting experience. Below are some of the most common questions about our program. We know that you are bound to have more questions—please contact us. We’re here to help.
Transitional Kindergarten students must turn 4 by May 31 and Kindergarten students must turn 5 by September 1. See our Admissions overview for full details.
No. BASIS Independent Fremont does not require students to wear a uniform. Students are expected to follow our dress code, which promotes a respectful and appropriate learning environment.
Yes. BASIS Independent Fremont offers a Shadow Program for applicants entering Grades 6–9. Registration opens on September 1, and Shadow Days are available on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants. Because space is limited, we encourage families to register early, as we cannot guarantee a Shadow Day for every interested applicant.
Students at BASIS Independent Fremont have countless opportunities to explore interests beyond the classroom. Our Lower School offers more than 40 clubs, athletics, and enrichment activities, while our Upper School features more than 90 student clubs, athletic teams, and organizations.
Our extracurricular offerings continue to evolve as students discover new interests and faculty introduce new opportunities, creating a dynamic campus experience that grows with our community.
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Students notice, from day one, how much weight we put on their academic and emotional growth. We treat achievement as a group effort: families, faculty, staff, and school leadership all working toward the same goal for each child. That shows up in tangible ways, like teachers holding office hours all week and a peer tutoring center open Monday through Friday, and in less tangible ones, like a campus culture built on curiosity and mutual respect. Learn more about our student services.
We don’t offer traditional financial aid at BASIS Independent Fremont, but we do offer tuition installment payment plans. We also award a small number of academic merit scholarships to select grade 8 students planning to stay at our school for high school, based on academic record, teacher recommendations, and demonstration of leadership. Unlike many private schools, we don’t rely on fundraising or donations to fund aid or scholarships.
BASIS Independent Fremont doesn’t maintain dedicated special-needs resources on campus or employ a school psychologist. That said, our faculty and administrators have consistently found ways to support, challenge, and motivate students who need learning accommodations.
For questions about your child’s specific situation, please contact our Admissions team.
To earn AP Scholar with Distinction, the College Board’s top AP honor, a student needs a 3 or higher on at least five AP exams and a 3.5 average across every AP exam taken in high school. Every single graduate in BASIS Independent Schools’ 2025 class hit that bar — a 100% rate network-wide. Learn more about our AP achievements.
At BASIS Independent Fremont, AP exam preparation isn’t a separate tutoring program—it’s built into the curriculum from day one. Our subject-expert teachers teach AP coursework as part of students’ daily academic experience, helping them build the knowledge and skills needed for success throughout the year rather than relying on last-minute test preparation.
Students who want additional support also have access to weekly teacher office hours and peer tutoring Monday through Friday.
Learn more about our AP achievements.