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BASIS Independent students’ Advanced Placement Exam Pass Rate for 2025
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Average SAT score out of 1600

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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Our Spring Musicals are in full swing, featuring s Our Spring Musicals are in full swing, featuring students across all four divisions! Just before spring break, Kindergarten through Grade 3 students presented a Broadway extravaganza, including songs from The Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and more. Let’s give a big round of applause to our incredible students and teachers who brought the show to life!

More photos from Day 2 coming soon.

P.S. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for Guys & Dolls Jr., the latest high school drama production, showing tonight and Saturday!
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#SpringMusical #studentperformance #schooltheatre #studentlife #basisindependentmclean #kindergarten #primaryschool
Our Spring Musicals are in full swing, featuring students across all four divisions! Just before spring break, Kindergarten through Grade 3 students presented a Broadway extravaganza, including songs from The Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and more. Let’s give a big round of applause to our incredible students and teachers who brought the show to life! More photos from Day 2 coming soon. P.S. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for Guys & Dolls Jr., the latest high school drama production, showing tonight and Saturday! . . . #SpringMusical #studentperformance #schooltheatre #studentlife #basisindependentmclean #kindergarten #primaryschool
April 17, 2026
We are excited to welcome back Ms. Bjerde, also kn We are excited to welcome back Ms. Bjerde, also known as Ms. B, this summer! Ms. B is one of our Learning Expert Teachers at BASIS Independent McLean, and she always brings such positive energy to our summer camp! ☀️

She is especially looking forward to summer this year and loves leading one of her favorite camps, Build-It-Yourself Woodworking. In this camp,  students get hands-on experience learning how to put pieces together and build their own projects step by step. 🛠️

We are so happy to have Ms. B back for another great summer!
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#SummerCamp #NoVA #Summer2026 #BASISindependentMcLean
We are excited to welcome back Ms. Bjerde, also known as Ms. B, this summer! Ms. B is one of our Learning Expert Teachers at BASIS Independent McLean, and she always brings such positive energy to our summer camp! ☀️ She is especially looking forward to summer this year and loves leading one of her favorite camps, Build-It-Yourself Woodworking. In this camp, students get hands-on experience learning how to put pieces together and build their own projects step by step. 🛠️ We are so happy to have Ms. B back for another great summer! . . . #SummerCamp #NoVA #Summer2026 #BASISindependentMcLean
April 9, 2026
Spring Break flashback! Robert T. ’38 and Layla Spring Break flashback! Robert T. ’38 and Layla T. ’41 enjoyed their spring break on the Disney Fantasy cruise to the Bahamas. How was your spring break, and where did you go? Comment below! ⬇️
Spring Break flashback! Robert T. ’38 and Layla T. ’41 enjoyed their spring break on the Disney Fantasy cruise to the Bahamas. How was your spring break, and where did you go? Comment below! ⬇️
April 6, 2026
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.
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#ScienceOlympiad #STEM #BASISIndependentMcLean
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
BASIS Independent McLean
2 years—Grade 12
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 991-6075

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