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Global Learning.
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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
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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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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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Go Hawks! The BIM Middle School Girls’ Basketbal Go Hawks! The BIM Middle School Girls’ Basketball Team has set off for its championship game of the season. Students lined up at the entrance to cheer them on, demonstrating what a supportive community is all about!

Video: @arinkumar112

#BIMathletics #BIMsports #BASISIndependentMcLean
Go Hawks! The BIM Middle School Girls’ Basketball Team has set off for its championship game of the season. Students lined up at the entrance to cheer them on, demonstrating what a supportive community is all about! Video: @arinkumar112 #BIMathletics #BIMsports #BASISIndependentMcLean
February 9, 2026
Throwback to our 100th Day of School Celebration y Throwback to our 100th Day of School Celebration yesterday! From workout exercises counted to 100 to writing 100 words, each ELP class designed its own 100-themed activity to mark this special learning milestone at BIM.

#100thDayofSchool #LearningMilestone #EarlyYearStudents #BASISIndependentMcLean
Throwback to our 100th Day of School Celebration yesterday! From workout exercises counted to 100 to writing 100 words, each ELP class designed its own 100-themed activity to mark this special learning milestone at BIM. #100thDayofSchool #LearningMilestone #EarlyYearStudents #BASISIndependentMcLean
February 6, 2026
Mykola D. ’27 arrived in the U.S. from Ukraine a Mykola D. ’27 arrived in the U.S. from Ukraine and joined BASIS Independent McLean as a Grade 10 student in 2024. Despite having much to adjust to, Mykola quickly found his footing among classmates and teachers and went on to thrive. Since then, he has been representing a Ukrainian seed oil company in the U.S. market, helped develop orthotics and prosthetics for a Ukrainian hospital, and began designing his own non-invasive sensory device for people with prosthetics.

Read Mykola’s incredible story in our latest blog. Link in bio.
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#StudentHighlight #RedTailedHawk #BASISIndependentMcLean
Mykola D. ’27 arrived in the U.S. from Ukraine and joined BASIS Independent McLean as a Grade 10 student in 2024. Despite having much to adjust to, Mykola quickly found his footing among classmates and teachers and went on to thrive. Since then, he has been representing a Ukrainian seed oil company in the U.S. market, helped develop orthotics and prosthetics for a Ukrainian hospital, and began designing his own non-invasive sensory device for people with prosthetics. Read Mykola’s incredible story in our latest blog. Link in bio. . . . #StudentHighlight #RedTailedHawk #BASISIndependentMcLean
February 4, 2026
Big ideas on display in the Hawk Lounge! From robo Big ideas on display in the Hawk Lounge! From robotics engineering to Alzheimer’s disease, our second BIM Science Fair showcases bold research and innovative thinking by our high school students. Yesterday, they presented their work to administrators and faculty judges—let’s wish them luck!
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Big ideas on display in the Hawk Lounge! From robotics engineering to Alzheimer’s disease, our second BIM Science Fair showcases bold research and innovative thinking by our high school students. Yesterday, they presented their work to administrators and faculty judges—let’s wish them luck! . #sciencefair #sciencefairproject #basisindependentmclean #stemeducation #highschoolscience
February 3, 2026
BASIS Independent McLean
2 years—Grade 12
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 991-6075

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