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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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The foundation of our culture and the success of our students lies in the hands of our teachers. Our administration exists to support our teachers.
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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 philosophy is centered around student autonomy and self-advocacy. Student services help empower learners when they come to school each day.
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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!

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At BASIS Independent McLean, our world-class academic environment is sustained by community values promoting excellence in and out of the classroom.

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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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    88%
    2018 Advanced Placement Exam Pass Rate for BASIS Curriculum students
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    1394
    BASIS Curriculum Schools Class of 2018 Average SAT Score (out of 1600)
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    48.5%
    2018 BASIS Curriculum students Acceptance Rate to U.S. News & World Report Top 50 Colleges & Universities

Events

Admissions Dec 12|08:30 AM

Information Session (Age 2-Grade 12)

Admissions Dec 18|07:30 AM

Shadow Day for Applicants (Grades 5 and above)

Admissions Jan 12|10:00 AM

Open House (Age 2-Grade 12)

Admissions Dec 18|08:30 AM

Admissions Tour with a Current Parent

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Blog

Fri, 14 Dec 2018

Nearly Half of BASIS Independent McLean High School Students Earn AP Scholar Award

Thu, 08 Nov 2018

We've Got Spirit, Yes, We Do!

Thu, 01 Nov 2018

Teacher Spotlight: Physical Education SET & Triathlete Mr. Coquelin

Fri, 19 Oct 2018

What to Expect at Open House on Nov. 3

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  • I like the community. Everyone is really friendly. From the first day, I found myself meeting lots of really nice people.
    MacKenzie
    Grade 7
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  • BASIS Independent McLean is much more well-rounded than people believe.
    Mr. Williams
    Math Subject Expert Teacher
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  • My son has been very happy. He says the thought of going to school makes him very happy when he wakes up in the morning. Last year, he was having such a great time at BASIS Independent McLean that he did not care much for summer to arrive. We are looking forward to another great year.
    Bita
    Parent, Founding Family