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BASIS Curriculum students attend prestigious colleges and universities and grow into participants, not spectators, in their academic and professional lives.
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Our curriculum provides students opportunities to demonstrate excellence in and out of the classroom.
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Creativity, innovation, and disciplined experimentation powered by traditional content knowledge is the signature of our worldwide learning community.
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We offer plenty of opportunities to discover the difference of a BASIS Independent McLean education. We look forward to meeting you!
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Our International Student Program offers a world-acclaimed program and the experience of a lifetime for F-1 international students.
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Our comprehensive sports & athletics program ranges from interscholastic, competitive team sports to individual, movement-based after school activities. Go Red-Tailed Hawks!

BASIS Curriculum students

outperform not only students in the same country, but students from around the world, in math, reading, and science.

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Early Learning Program

Early Learning Program

Our PreK through kindergarten program is carefully designed to encourage a child’s natural tendencies to question, to create, and to discover. This is where we lay a solid foundation for academic success.
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Primary School Program

Primary School Program

Led by a Subject Expert Teacher and a Learning Expert Teacher in most classes, grades 1–4 students study a well-rounded, integrated curriculum that inspires connections and application of knowledge.
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Middle School Program

Middle School Program

Grades 5–8 are designed to foster student independence, self-motivation, confidence, and curiosity: the academic and organizational skills that will prepare them for high school and beyond.
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High School Program

High School Program

Beginning with Advanced Placement® (AP) coursework and ending with college-style capstone courses and a Senior Project, the BASIS Curriculum in grades 9–12 is consistently ranked as one of the best high school programs in the U.S.
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    95%
    BASIS Independent students Advanced Placement Exam Pass Rate for 2022
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    1458
    BASIS Independent Schools Average SAT Score (out of 1600) for 2020-22
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    87%
    BASIS Independent students Acceptance Rate to U.S. News & World Report Top 50 Colleges & Universities for 2020-22

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Fri, 05 May 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023: Raising the Bar for College Acceptances

Fri, 21 Apr 2023

BASIS Independent McLean's Class of 2023 College Acceptances

Mon, 27 Mar 2023

BASIS Independent Schools Means Business

Sat, 25 Feb 2023

2022-2023 Student Accomplishments (Part I)

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  • I am in the journalism club and a cappella. I joined the dance team in the spring, and I am a student ambassador. I wanted to be a student ambassador because I remembered how much my shadow day helped me decide to come here. I like meeting new people and want to help others see our school.
    MacKenzie
    Grade 7
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