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We are excited to know you are considering BASIS Independent McLean, an age 2 through Grade 12 private school.
Admissions is a selective process. We seek applicants who have an interest in learning at an international level, a desire to make a contribution, a willingness to work hard, and an ambition to join a collaborative, supportive, and joyful community of peers, and Learning and Subject Expert Teachers. Here, you will find a respectful, diverse, and passionate community dedicated to advanced academic inquiry, providing opportunities for exploration and choice, and rigorous student support and social-emotional growth.
We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
Cut-off Dates
- Toddlers must be 2 years old before they can begin the program
- PreK-1 students must turn 3 by September 30
- PreK-2 students must turn 4 by September 30
- Kindergarten students must turn 5 by September 30
We evaluate each student based on their academic preparedness and potential. If we deem a student more suitable for a grade that doesn’t align with their birthdate during the application process, we will make that grade placement recommendation.
Early Admissions Cycle Fall 2025
Application Opens: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Deadline to Submit an Application: Friday, November 15, 2024
Deadline to Submit Required Materials: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Notification Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Commitment Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025
Please note: Applying for Early Admissions is not immediately binding. To accept an offered seat, families must submit a signed Enrollment Agreement and a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 by the Commitment Deadline.
Regular Admissions Cycle Fall 2025
Application Opens: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Deadline to Submit an Application: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Deadline to Submit Required Materials: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Notification Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Commitment Deadline: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Please note: Applying for Regular Admissions is not immediately binding. To accept an offered seat, families must submit a signed Enrollment Agreement and a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 by the Commitment Deadline.
Rolling Admissions Cycle Fall 2025
Rolling Admissions for Fall 2025 begins on Sunday, January 26, 2025
Application Submission Deadline: Applications are open until the grade has closed.
Application Completion Deadline: There is no deadline to submit applications, but please note that space is limited.
Notification Date: Applications will be notified within five business days after completing their application. Applicants in Rolling Admissions will be notified of an admissions decision after March 20, 2025.
Commitment Date: To accept an offered seat, families must sign a binding Enrollment Agreement in our application portal and make a non-refundable deposit of $3,000 within 10 business days of their enrollment offer.