BASIS Independent McLean | 2 Years–Grade 12 Private School in VA

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Grades 1–3: Friday, April 10
Grade 9: Friday, April 17

Top 2026 Niche Rankings &
Record National Merit Results

Celebrating national recognition in STEM and record-breaking National Merit Semifinalists.

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Global Learning.
Dynamic Approach.

World-acclaimed Age 2–Grade 12 program. Expert teachers.
Unparalleled outcomes.

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Top College Acceptances

54% of BASIS Independent graduates are admitted to the top 25 colleges*.

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Outstanding Student Achievements

98%

BASIS Independent students’ Advanced Placement Exam Pass Rate for 2025

1492

Average SAT score out of 1600

for Class of 2025

54%

BASIS Independent students were admitted to a top 25 school*

*Based on U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities and/or Best National Liberal Arts Colleges from 2025.

The
BASIS Independent McLean
Advantage

A globally benchmarked academic program proven to be one of the best in the world. Teachers with subject expertise to inspire and support. Unparalleled student outcomes. Discover the benefits of a BASIS Independent McLean education.

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Early Learning Program

Our Toddler 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.

Early Learning Program

Primary Program

Led by a Subject Expert Teacher and a Learning Expert Teacher in most classes, students study a well-rounded, integrated curriculum that inspires connections and application of knowledge.

Primary Program

Middle School Program

These grades 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.

Middle 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.

High School Program

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The BIM Science Olympiad team delivered a strong p

The BIM Science Olympiad team delivered a strong performance at the Virginia State Tournament, earning 7th place overall among some of the most competitive teams in the state! Throughout the season, our students demonstrated outstanding dedication, teamwork, and commitment while balancing rigorous academic demands with intensive preparation: 🥇 First Place Mission Possible: Carter N. ’30 / Shenghan X. ’30 🥉 Third Place Crime Busters: Leo C. ’30 / Sercan Y. ’30 Potions and Poisons: Leo C. ’30 / Sercan Y. ’30 🏅Fourth Place Code Craze (Trial): Ramsai G. ’30 / Arjun S. ’30 🏅Fifth Place Metric Mastery: Celina S. ’31 / Lara O. ’31 🏅Sixth Place Helicopter: Peyton C. ’31 / Roy W. ’30 Scrambler: Carter N. ’30 / Shenghan X. ’30 Our students represented BIM with excellence, determination, and sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to building on this strong foundation in the seasons ahead. . . . #ScienceOlympiad #STEM #BASISIndependentMcLean

March 27, 2026

Last Saturday, the BIM Aerospace & Astronomy Club

Last Saturday, the BIM Aerospace & Astronomy Club launched its second rocket, an “Estes So Long II” model. Over two months of club meetings, students demonstrated great creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. This rocket was a more advanced version than their previous one and reached an impressive height of 2,718 feet! Great work, everyone! 🚀 . . . #RocketLaunching #Aerospace #BIMclubs

March 27, 2026

BIM students excelled at this year’s Fairfax Cou

BIM students excelled at this year’s Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair! 🧪✨ Competing among 400+ top projects, all three BIM entries placed in their divisions: 🥇 Sumer C. ’28 — 1st Place (Computer Science) + Grand Prize → advancing to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ 🥇 Rishik P. ’27 & Soumil B. ’26 — 1st Place (Biomedical Engineering) → advancing to the Virginia State Fair 🥉 Sarah R. ’27 — 3rd Place (Biomedical Engineering) Students also received recognition from organizations including Virginia Tech, the Society for Women Engineers, and the Patent and Trademark Office Society. Congratulations to all! 🎉 . . . #ScienceFair #Virginia #FairfaxCounty #BASISIndependentMcLean

March 26, 2026

Last week, High School students in Performance Stu

Last week, High School students in Performance Studies and Theatre Production went on a behind-the-scenes tour of Capital One Hall. Led by the venue’s Director of Production, the students received an up-close look at the inner workings of a Broadway-sized performance venue—exploring professional theatre lighting, rigging, audio systems, and the intricate fly system that brings productions to life. . . . #FieldTrips #HighSchool #BASISIndependentMcLean

March 26, 2026