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We are excited to know you are considering BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, a Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12 private school with a Lower and Upper school location.
Admissions is a selective process. We seek applicants who have an interest in learning at an international level, a desire to make a contribution, a willingness to work hard, and an ambition to join a collaborative, supportive, and joyful community of peers, and Learning and Subject Expert Teachers. Here, you will find a respectful, diverse, and passionate community dedicated to advanced academic inquiry, providing opportunities for exploration and choice, and rigorous student support and social-emotional growth.
Early Learning Cut-off Dates
- Transitional Kindergarten students must turn 4 by May 31
- Kindergarten students must turn 5 by September 1
Regular Admissions Cycle Fall 2026
Application Opens: Friday, August 1, 2025
Application Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Application Completion Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
Notification Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Commitment Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Please note: Applying for Regular Admissions is not immediately binding. To accept an offered seat, families must submit a signed Enrollment Agreement and a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 by the Commitment Deadline.
Rolling Admissions Cycle Fall 2026
Application Opens: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Deadline to Submit and Complete an Application: Applicants in our Rolling Admissions Application Cycle will be notified after the Regular Admissions commitment deadline. Qualified rolling applicants will be notified if there is a seat available or will be placed on the waitpool.
Notification Date: Within 10 business days of receiving your completed application.
Commitment Deadline: Within 10 business days of being offered a seat.
Please note: Applying for Rolling Admissions is not immediately binding. To accept an offered seat, families must submit a signed Enrollment Agreement and a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 by the Commitment Deadline.