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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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From traditional day camps to virtual academic programs, BASIS Independent offers more ways for your child to shine than ever before!
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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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From Mandarin to engineering, logic to music, we raise the bar for students in every discipline.

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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 Schools students Advanced Placement Exam Pass Rate for Class of 2023
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    1482
    BASIS Independent Schools Average SAT Score (out of 1600) for Class of 2023
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    90%
    BASIS Independent Schools students Acceptance Rate to U.S. News & World Report Top 50 Colleges & Universities

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Mon, 25 Sep 2023

Nearly 60% of Class of 2024 Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

Fri, 22 Sep 2023

BASIS Independent Schools Secure Top Spots in 2024 Niche Rankings

Fri, 15 Sep 2023

3 BASIS Independent McLean Students Honored as National Merit Semifinalists

Tue, 05 Sep 2023

Prepare to Soar: The 2024-25 Application is Open

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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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