We are excited to know you are considering BASIS Independent Manhattan, a PreK 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.

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year opened on August 1, 2025 for PreK-Grade 10.

To celebrate the start of the season, we are waiving application fees for the month of August! Contact the Admissions Team to receive our application fee waiver code.

We continue to accept applications for PreK-Grade 9 for the 2025-2026 school year in Rolling Admissions.

Cut-off Dates

• PreK-1 students must turn 3 by September 1
• PreK-2 students must turn 4 by September 1
• Kindergarten students must turn 5 by September 1

We evaluate each student based on their academic preparedness and potential. If we deem a student more suitable for a grade that doesn’t align with their birthdate during the application process, we will make that grade placement recommendation.