About our PreK–12 private school - BASIS Independent Manhattan

Welcome to BASIS Independent Manhattan

BASIS Independent Manhattan is a PreK–12 private school with a simple mission: to educate students to the highest international levels. How? By continually raising the bar and maintaining our unwavering belief that with the right support and encouragement, all students can achieve excellence. Our expert educators teach the globally benchmarked BASIS Curriculum in an environment where students develop the skills and citizenship to become tomorrow’s leaders.

BASIS Independent Manhattan is an Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) member school.

A Brief History of BASIS Curriculum Schools

What happens when best practices from top education systems in the world—places like Singapore, Finland, and Shanghai—are infused with the creativity and spirit that defines American education? That's what BASIS Curriculum Schools co-founders sought to answer after Dr. Michael Block discovered that students in his university classroom who were educated abroad were more prepared to excel in their studies, and when his wife, Olga Block couldn’t find a high school program in the U.S. for her daughter that matched the content depth of her own education from Eastern Europe. In 1998, they opened their first school in Tucson, Arizona. Thirty-seven campuses and twenty-four thousand students later, BASIS Curriculum Schools is looked to as the gold standard in preparing students with the content knowledge, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills needed to be successful in an increasingly complex world.

BASIS Independent Manhattan
At-A-Glance

Walk our halls and you'll quickly discover that BASIS Independent Manhattan is a unique, buzzing learning community that puts students at the center of their own educational journey. Our culture is shaped by the pillars of citizenship, confidence, courage, compassion, and creativity. Curious students and passionate expert teachers are brought together in a learning environment that values action, discovery, collaboration, and hard work.

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FROM OUR
COMMUNITY

BASIS Independent Manhattan is a great environment for my son because the academics are both rigorous and joyful.

Katherine H.

BASIS Independent Manhattan Parent
The diversity at BASIS Independent Manhattan is reflected in our community and curriculum. I love how all students engage with English, math, and Humanities, as well as Mandarin, engineering, art, and drama. Because of this, our school attracts so many different types of people.

Ms. Odens

Learning Expert Teacher
They're the kindest teachers I've ever met!

Joshua A.

Grade 3

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Mission & Philosophy

Our mission is to educate students to the highest international levels with a spiraling liberal arts and sciences curriculum benchmarked to the best education systems in the world.

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Advantages

A globally benchmarked academic program proven to be one of the best in the world. A campus that maximizes the student experience. Teachers who do everything in their power to inspire and support. Unparalleled student outcomes. Discover the advantages of a BASIS Independent Manhattan education.

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Leadership, Administration & Staff

Whether they are the front-and-center, visible faces of our school or the unsung, behind-the-scenes heroes, Leadership, Administration & Staff are invaluable in supporting our outstanding educators and upholding our culture, values, and tradition of excellence.

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Achievements

From consistently topping national rankings to regularly earning recognition in the global arena, the BASIS Curriculum results in extraordinary outcomes for its students. Not only do BASIS Curriculum students achieve academic excellence and gain admission to the world’s top colleges and universities, they develop a love for academic inquiry that stays with them long after graduation.

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Campus

Our beautiful campuses in Manhattan are conveniently located on the Upper West Side and coming fall 2021 we will have a new a campus in Chelsea serving grades 6-12! Our facilities speak to the culture of our program and the type of learning community we are growing here at BASIS Independent Manhattan.

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Alumni

We know that the best schools don’t just prepare students academically for what is to come. BASIS Curriculum students leave with a profile of well-rounded interests, a global mindset that enables them to engage respectfully with people of different opinions and backgrounds, and an incredible work ethic that empowers them to find success in some of the world’s best colleges and universities and in their careers.

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Welcome to BASIS Independent Manhattan

A Brief History of BASIS Curriculum Schools

BASIS Independent Manhattan
At-A-Glance

FROM OUR
COMMUNITY

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Mission & Philosophy

Advantages

Leadership, Administration & Staff

Achievements

Campus

Alumni

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Recognition

In School in the U.S., students leave the screen behind

BASIS: Inside the Acclaimed School Network That’s Blended Together the World’s Best Education Practices

A revolutionary school ‘turns back the clock’ in Brooklyn

BASIS Independent Manhattan Launches Fall 2017 Admissions Campaign

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Our Brochure

About

​Welcome to BASIS Independent Manhattan

A Brief History of BASIS Curriculum Schools

BASIS Independent ManhattanAt-A-Glance

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

EXPLORE MORE

Mission & Philosophy

Advantages

Leadership, Administration & Staff

Achievements

Campus

Alumni

MediaRecognition

In School in the U.S., students leave the screen behind

BASIS: Inside the Acclaimed School Network That’s Blended Together the World’s Best Education Practices

A revolutionary school ‘turns back the clock’ in Brooklyn

BASIS Independent Manhattan Launches Fall 2017 Admissions Campaign

DownloadOur Brochure

Welcome to BASIS Independent Manhattan

BASIS Independent Manhattan
At-A-Glance

FROM OUR
COMMUNITY

EXPLORE
MORE

Media
Recognition

Download
Our Brochure