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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 are now available for PreK-Grade 10.
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.
Early Admissions Cycle (Current Siblings Only) Fall 2026
Application Opens: Friday, August 1, 2025
Deadline to Submit an Application: Friday, November 14, 2025
Deadline to Submit Required Materials: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Notification Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Commitment Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025
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 $5,000 by the Commitment Deadline.
Regular Admissions Cycle Fall 2026
Application Opens: Friday, August 1, 2025
Deadline to Submit an Application: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Deadline to Submit Required Materials: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Notification Date: Varies by Grade
- Pre-K Notification Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Kindergarten Notification Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Grades 1 – 8 Notification Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Grades 9 – 10 Notification Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Commitment Deadline: Varies by Grade
- Pre-K Commitment Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Kindergarten Commitment Deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Grades 1 – 8 Commitment Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Grades 9 – 10 Commitment Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 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 $5,000 by the Commitment Deadline.