BASIS Independent Schools International Student ProgramWorld-Acclaimed Program. The Experience of a Lifetime.

Over 50% of BASIS Curriculum graduates were accepted by the Top 50 Colleges and Universities

in the United States.U.S. News & World Report and Naviance

In 2017, seven BASIS Curriculum schools ranked among the top 10

high schools in the country.

U.S. News & World Report and The Washington Post

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Welcome to BASIS Independent SchoolsBASIS Curriculum Schools was founded in 1998 with the goal of educating students at the highest international standards. The network of schools has grown to 31 schools, including 5 independent schools in some of the most innovative locations on both the east and west coast, including New York City, the D.C. metro area, Silicon Valley, and two international schools managed by BASIS Global in Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

The BASIS Curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts and sciences and is looked to as the gold standard in preparing students to excel in the 21st century global workforce. Well-rounded, advanced coursework and expert teachers work to equip students with the deep content knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking skills that allow them to pursue their ambitions and open up a world of possibility.

For fall 2018, we are currently accepting international applications at BASIS Independent Brooklyn, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, and hope to be accepting students soon at BASIS Independent McLean.

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley- enrolling grades 8+

BASIS Independent McLean – international enrollment

anticipated for fall 2018

BASIS Independent Brooklyn- enrolling grades 8+

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Grades 5 – 12

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY | Preschool – Grade 12

BASIS Independent McLean Northern Virginia | Preschool – Grade 12

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Contents

Academic Results ............................................ 6

Our Program .................................................. 10

• The BASIS Curriculum

• BASIS Independent Schools Teachers

• Student Support

Why International Families Choose Us ....... 14

Life On Campus ............................................. 16

• School Culture

•Social/ExtracurricularActivities

Life Off Campus ............................................. 18

• Homestay

•WeekendLife

How to Apply .................................................. 19

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Our MissionThe mission of BASIS Independent Schools is to raise the standards of student learning to the highest international levels. Our program rests on three pillars:

A curriculum educating students to the highest international standards.

Subject Expert Teachers who are knowledgeable and passionate, and believe that with the right support and encouragement, any child can excel.

A joyful learning culture, where hard work is celebrated and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.

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Nationally ranked, world-acclaimed programBASIS Curriculum Schools rank among the best schools in the United States. According to the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings, our five eligible schools swept the top three spots – and had four of the top five and five of the top seven, afirstforanynetworkordistrict.Wearealsothe only network to have four schools included in The Washington Post “Public Elites” list this year, an unparalleled accomplishment. The Post also creates a rankings list called “America’s Most Challenging High Schools,” where one of our schools was ranked #1.

BASIS Curriculum Schools doesn’t compare itself just to other local schools but rather to schools across the globe. Below are results from the PISA exam, a global assessment of 15-year-old students and their ability to apply their knowledge in math, reading, and science.

633 611 608MATH

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613 570 580Shanghai-China

573 542 551Singapore

554 536 538Korea

536 538 547Japan

519 524 545Finland

518 523 525Canada

518 518 526Poland

514 508 524Germany

494 499 514United Kingdom

496 527 519U.S. Private Schools

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* BASIS Curriculum Schools results are from the 2017 OECD Test for schools. Results for all othercountries and educational systems are from the 2012 PISA exam. The 2017 OECD Test for Schools

was designed to enable international benchmarking against results from the 2012 PISA exam.

INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS: 2017 OECD TEST FOR SCHOOLS (BASED ON PISA)*Average Score in Math, Reading and Science

Academic Results

If BASIS Curriculum Schools were a nation, it would outscore all other countries in terms of student performance in math, reading, and science.

* BASIS Curriculum Schools results are from the 2017 OECD Test for schools. Results for all other countries and educational systems are from the 2012 PISA exam. The 2017 OECD Test for Schools was designed to enable international benchmarking against results from the 2012 PISA exam.

2017 RANKINGS: U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT THE WASHINGTON POST

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BASIS Curriculum Students Earn High Scores on College Entrance ExamsUpon completing our accelerated, rigorous academic program, BASIS Curriculum graduates are prepared for entry into some of the most distinguished colleges and universities in the U.S. and the world. Students’ exceptional performance on college entrance exams is one indicator of their college preparedness.

“All my teachers are helpful and caring, and they make sure that no student feels left out. The teachers are also really nice and do their

best to help their students succeed.”– BASIS Independent School Student

AVERAGE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM SCORES AMONG GRADUATES

Note: In the spring of 2016, the College Board redesigned the SAT which included a return to the 1600 point scale. Scores for SAT exams taken prior to 2016 were converted to the new 1600 point scale based on the SAT Score Converter. * Global SAT results for the Class of 2017 were not available at the time of publication.** National SAT results for the Class of 2017 were not available at the time of publication.

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Successful Entry to Top Colleges and UniversitiesColleges and universities take notice of our students. BASIS Curriculum students have proven themselves both academically and personally, and are acceptedtothefinesthigherlearninginstitutionsintheworld,fromStanfordandHarvard, to the London School of Economics and Political Science.

2017 ACCEPTANCE RATE FOR BASIS CURRICULUM GRADUATESto U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges

2017 Acceptance Rate for BASIS Curriculum Graduatesto U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges

TOP 20

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TOP 50

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College CounselingWe pride ourselves on a network of support for all students, whether day to day or in getting ready for one of the most important experiences in a student’s academic journey: college admissions. Our students are successful whentheytakeadvantageofthevarietyofresourcesattheirfingertips.Ourapproach to helping student prepare for college is a key distinguisher of BASIS Independent Schools versus other programs. The process of helping students identify their goals for college starts in grade 9 for us and increases in focus as students matriculate through high school. By their senior year, a daily College Counseling Workshop helps seniors identify, target, and ultimately achieve entrance to the college or university best suited for them.

Counselors spend a great deal of time with students and become familiar with each student’s strengths and weaknesses. With this individual attention, compellingly personal letters of recommendation, and quality-control checks on all applications, it is no wonder that each year more elite universities’ student-recruiting teams are adding BASIS Curriculum Schools to their visit list.

As professional college counseling is part of our core program, we do not support the use of agencies or additional counselors.

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2015–2017 BASIS Curriculum Schools Grads Accepted to Top 50 National Universities & Liberal Arts Colleges (U.S. News & World Report)

Amherst College 9

Bard College, New York 4

Barnard College 4

Bates College 1

Boston College 12

Boston University 69

Bowdoin College 6

Brandeis University 21

Brown University 20

Bryn Mawr College 1

Bucknell University 3

California Institute of Technology 9

Carleton College 7

Carnegie Mellon University 23

Case Western Reserve University 43

Centre College 1

Colby College 6

Colgate University 5

College of the Holy Cross 1

College of William and Mary 12

Colorado College 6

Columbia University 10

Connecticut College 1

Cornell University 31

Dartmouth College 20

Davidson College 1

Duke University 25

Emory University 43

Franklin and Marshall College 2

Georgetown University 8

Georgia Institute of Technology 29

Grinnell College 8

Hamilton College 1

Harvard University 13

Harvey Mudd College 19

Haverford College 6

Johns Hopkins University 16

Kenyon College 10

Lafayette College 3

Lehigh University 12

Macalester College 8

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 10

Middlebury College 10

Mount Holyoke College 3

New York University 36

Northeastern University 67

Northwestern University 20

Oberlin College 7

Occidental College 14

Pennsylvania State University 24

Pepperdine University 6

Pitzer College 2

Pomona College 5

Princeton University 15

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 29

Rhodes College 1

Rice University 24

Scripps College 9

Skidmore College 1

Smith College 4

Soka University of America 3

Stanford University 22

Swarthmore College 7

Trinity College 5

Tufts University 13

Tulane University 20

Union College, Kentucky 13

United States Air Force Academy 1

United States Military Academy 1

United States Naval Academy 1

University of California, Berkeley 77

University of California, Davis 45

University of California, Irvine 33

University of California, Los Angeles 95

University of California, San Diego 118

University of California, Santa Barbara 30

University of Chicago 10

University of Florida 5

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign 37

University of Miami 8

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 38

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 23

University of Notre Dame 5

University of Richmond 4

University of Rochester 11

University of Southern California 67

University of Virginia 22

University of Washington, Seattle 9

University of Wisconsin, Madison 7

Vanderbilt University 18

Vassar College 5

Wake Forest University 1

Washington and Lee University 4

Washington University in St. Louis 36

Wellesley College 6

Wesleyan University 11

Whitman College 4

Williams College 9

Yale University 14

We invite you to explore our Student Outcomes supplement, which offers in much greater detail the academic results of the BASIS Curriculum.

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Our ProgramThe BASIS CurriculumStudents who earn or work towards the BASIS Diploma grow in our classrooms to love learning and the pursuit of deeper understanding. They experiencethedelightofmasteringfieldsofcomplex knowledge and of developing the habits of disciplined, critical enquiry. They have the best possible educational foundation to be independent and resourceful problem solvers and to face future challenges. It is their choice what career opportunities they pursue and intellectual decisions they make in the future. It is our job to fully prepare them to succeed in those choices.

Inspiring, Engaging CourseworkInternational Students are fully immersed in the coursework that our domestic students enjoy. Aside from required coursework in core disciplines of humanities, sciences, math, history, and foreign language, students have the chance to participate in electives (grade 8 and above) and Capstone Courses (grade 12 only). Below is a samplingofwhatmaybeoffered:

Courses listed are examples of offerings at select BASIS Curriculum Schools. Exact offerings at BASIS Independent Schools are subject to demand and enrollment. Sample Course Schedules and further detail on course sequences are available upon request.

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

ENGLISH

ECONOMICS

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ELECTIVE

MATH

WORLD HISTORY II

AP SCIENCE*

HONORS SCIENCE*

AP LANGUAGE OR LITERATURE

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY

MATH

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ELECTIVE

AP SCIENCE*

HONORS SCIENCE*

AP LANGUAGE OR LITERATURE

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY

MATH

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ELECTIVE

SCIENCE:POST-AP/CAPSTONE

HUMANITIES:POST-AP/CAPSTONE

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: POST-AP/CAPSTONE

MATH:POST-AP/CAPSTONE

COLLEGE COUNSELING

SENIOR PROJECT

AP SCIENCE*

HONORS SCIENCE*

AP OR POST-AP LANGUAGE

AP US HISTORY

MATH

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ELECTIVE

HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

* Students select from honors- and AP-level Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

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Advanced Placement® (AP) Courses and ExamsThe curriculum at BASIS Curriculum Schools is centered on College Board’s AP® courses and exams. Formulated as a means of assessing college readiness, the AP Exam is calibrated to the standard expectations of an entry-level university course and is recognized in 55 countries. Students who score 3 points or higher out of a possible 5 points are grantedplacementand/orcreditatabout90percentof four-year universities in the U.S., according to the 6th Annual “AP Report to the Nation”.

Advanced Placement® by the Numbers at BASIS Curriculum Schools

Internationally Recognized AssessmentsBASIS Independent Schools participate in College Board Advanced Placement® (AP) exams as well as the ProgrammeforInternationalStudentAssessment(PISA).Pleasefindourinternationalresultsonpage6.

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Our ProgramBASIS Independent Teachers We hire the country’s brightest and most creative minds to teach our students. Our teachers are unique in that theyhavedegreesand/orsubjectexpertiseinthedisciplines they teach, which is not always expected in American education. The passion and real-time application they have in their subjects helps them craft thought-provoking lessons and encourage creativity, creating a superior learning experience for all students.

All prospective teachers must demonstrate their ability to communicate high-level subject matter while inspiring students to excel. The educators we select are thoroughly invested in the success of all of their students and will work tirelessly to connect with and support your child on his or her academic journey.

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Student Support

Student Support starts with the classroom. Allteachersarerequiredtoholdweeklyofficehoursthat are available to students who either want to check in on progress, review content or homework, work on extra skills, or more.

Peer Tutoring offers a way to get help and build relationships. Our peer tutoring program improves student outcomes by tapping into the proven notion that peers and like-learners are often as equipped as experts to explain a concept to a student in need of help. By not just seeking help from teachers, but from fellow students, international students build camaraderie and rapport with their peers.

Support of experts outside the classroom. Deansareassignedtoaspecificgradelevel,orgroup of grade levels, to regularly monitor student performance and proactively identify those who need support or are making exceptional strides. Grade-level Deans and the International Student Program Manager will be checking in on your student to ensure that they are receiving the needed academic and social and emotional support they need to be successful.

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Why International Families Choose UsThe Education of a LifetimeWe provide the best education the United States hastoofferalongwithopportunitiestoexperiencethe United States culturally and socially. The BASIS Curriculum prepares students for the 21st century world by educating them to be independent and innovative problem-solvers.

Stepping-Stone to Top Colleges and UniversitiesWe teach students to the highest global standards so that they can attend the best universities in the world and achieve success and happiness in their future career and life goals. Our dedicated college counseling program is focused on helping all students discover their best match.

U.S. Cultural ImmersionWeofferanup-closelocalandnationalviewofAmerican life, American values, and American ingenuity. Students are surrounded by diverse, kind peers who represent some of the brightest students in the United States. Through a homestay, students are fully immersed into American life, which provides a broadening of their world view that can’t be gained by boarding.

Life-long MentorsWe believe that subject matter expertise and the talent to inspire students are the most vital elements to teaching content knowledge, creative thinking, and problem solving at the highest international levels. Our international students build bonds with these educators that will continue to inspire them long after graduation.

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To hear from more International Students, visit basisindependent.com/isp.

Meet Lily, from Hefei! “At BASIS Independent Brooklyn, we can choose the classes that we’re interested in. I can choose between chemistry, physics, and biology; I can take one of them or take all three if I want. But in China we have to take every course they require, regardless ofourinterests.BASISIndependentoffersallkindsof electives, like choir, art, and psychology. I’m really interested in psychology so I took AP Psychology. Chemistry is my favorite class—we do many types of labs; it’s amazing.

Photo by Mark Opirhory

Photo by Mark Opirhory

“One of the advantages of BASIS Independent Brooklyn is it’s a relatively small school, so teachers can focus on every individual student. It’s a very big advantage because in China there are so many people; there are so many students in one class. You can become easily distracted in class, but here, teachers can focus more on each individual student. Second,BASISIndependentoffersmoreAPcoursesthan other schools. In American schools, sometimes the general courses are easier than general courses in China, so, for me, I like having the option to take more challenging AP courses.”

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Life On CampusSchool Culture Social ActivitiesSchool in the United States is so much more than academics. From the moment they step foot into school, international students are fully immersed in the culture of being an American student. Our program has built-in opportunities for students to work together and support one another in academics, but we also make it a point to have events on campus that bring students (and our whole school community).

Extracurricular ActivitiesAt BASIS Independent Schools, we are committed to providing a rich and well-rounded student life beyondacademics.Todothis,weoffermanysocialand extracurricular activities throughout the year that allow international students to bond with their American classmates. As a result, our campus culturenotonlyreflectsourlegacyofacademicexcellence, but the tenacity, spirit, and passions of our entire school community.

Here is just a sampling of events, clubs, and sports that are available to our students:

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Social Activities• World Fest• Faculty/Student

Basketball Games • International Travel

Opportunities to educational destinations such as the Galapagos Islands and Senegal

• Dances and Formals • Trivia Night • Local Community Volunteering

Sports & Athletics• Basketball• Soccer• Cross Country• Table Tennis• Golf• Fencing• Volleyball • Track & Field

Fine Arts• A Capella Group• Jazz Ensemble• Rock, Pop n’ Soul Club

Technology & Engineering• Artificial Intelligence Club• CodeCats• Competitive Computer

Science Club• Girls Who Code Club• iOS Apps Club• Robotics Club

Math/Science• Anatomy Club• Biology Olympiad• Chemistry Olympiad• Environmental Club• Science Olympiad• Neuroscience Club• MATHCOUNTS

Humanities/Other• Book Club• Creative Writing Club• National Scripps Spelling Bee• Speech & Debate• Board Game Club• Academic Decathlon• Entrepreneurs Club

Our list of offerings is constantly growing and changing. We will happily provide you with a full list of activities offered at each campus upon request.

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Life Off Campus

HomestayOur program is a Homestay with a local host family. Students can use an agency of choice but will be provided with a list of Homestay Agencies that havebeenusedbyourstudents.Thebenefitsofahomestay are total immersion into American student life under the care of a supportive host family in a safe, comfortable environment. Very often this experience is unforgettable for host families as much as it is for students.

Weekend Life Located in some of the most dynamic cities and states in the United States, BASIS Independent Schoolsoffernotonlyanunparalleledacademicexperience, but access to unlimited enjoyment of surrounding culture, shopping, and activities.

It’s really special to have an international student stay in my

home because I just love exchanging cultures with the students that I host.

- BASIS Independent Silicon Valley host parent

“New York City is a very beautiful place, and very convenient! I have many favorite sights—museums,

shopping districts, and beautiful parks. We go sightseeing and have picnics

outside. And like I mentioned, it’s very convenient. We can take the subway

to almost everywhere I want! From the BASIS Independent Brooklyn campus, we can go to a subway station nearby,

and ride the subway to Manhattan, to Brooklyn, to Queens, and even to

Coney Island. It’s great.”- Lily, International Student at BASIS Independent Brooklyn

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How to applyWe’re delighted to know you are considering our program. Our admissions process is designed to get to knowyourchildandhelpyoutrulyunderstandtheBASISIndependentSchoolsdifference.

The International Student Application occurs in a Rolling Admissions Cycle. Once an application is received we aim to complete your package (interview, testing, and receipt of transcripts and scores) and provide an admissions decision via email within a month. Admission to our school is a selective and competitive process.

Below are all of the steps required to apply to BASIS Independent Schools:

Checklist for Application Requirements:

Apply online at siliconvalley.basisindependent.com or brooklyn.basisindependent.com (click “Apply Now”) and pay the Application Fee of $200

Please submit the following required materials via email. Silicon Valley campus: siliconvalley-isp@basisindependent.com; Brooklyn campus: brooklyn-isp@basisindependent.com.

OfficialTOEFLscorereport(requiredscore:80;preferredscore:90+)

OfficialEnglishtranscriptforthemostcurrentyearandthelasttwoyears

Disciplinaryrecords/Studentlearningneeds(ifapplicable)

• Please note: Upon receipt of the application and the required documents, the school admissions team will reach out to you via email to schedule the following interview and assessments.

Schedule and complete a one-hour web-interview withanAdmissionsStaffMemberthatincludesa reading and writing assessment.

Schedule and complete a one-hour proctored web-math assessment.

• Optional Materials: We welcome any additional standardized test scores (EIKEN,ULSSAT,ISEE,IELTS:6.5,iTEP/SLATE:6) that support your child’s candidacy

If you have additional questions, please contact:International Student Program Manager Vanessa DuPhone: (929) 322-7028Email: vanessa.du@basisindependent.com

WeChat: BINS-ISP

Learn more about the International Student Program at BASIS Independent Schools and apply by visiting basisindependent.com/isp.

Web:basisindependent.com/ispTudou: id.tudou.com/basisindependent

BASIS Independent Brooklyn* New York, NY | Preschool–Grade 12 brooklyn.basisindependent.com

BASIS Independent McLean* McLean, VA | Preschool–Grade 12 mclean.basisindependent.com

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley* San Jose, CA | Grades 5–12 siliconvalley.basisindependent.com

BASIS Independent Fremont Fremont, CA | Kindergarten–Grade 8 fremont.basisindependent.com

BASIS Independent Manhattan New York, NY | Kindergarten–Grade 8 manhattan.basisindependent.com

BASIS International Guangzhou Guangzhou, China | Kindergarten–Grade 9 basisinternationalgz.com

BASIS International School Shenzhen Shenzhen, China | Preschool–Grade 12 basisinternationalsz.com

*Has an International Student Program