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A+ 4.9 Virginia, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A+
Extracurriculars B+
Community A
Reviews B
BASIS Independent McLean is the third to join the family of independent schools quickly establishing some of the very best private schools in the nation. Opened fall 2016, BASIS Independent McLean serves preschool-grade 12.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$53310
Enrollment
633
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
87%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
28
Average SAT Score
1482
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
12

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#21 Emory University 1

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
30
Number of tests taken
375
44%
38%
17%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(28)
European History
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Language and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
European History
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Language and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Psychology
Studio Art: 2-D Design
World History
Spanish Language and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
Music Theory
Research
Seminar
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Sports

(11)
Cross Country
Fencing
Dance
Flag Football
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Fencing
Dance
Flag Football
Tennis
Volleyball
Kung Fu
Table Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(47)
Art of Anime
Chess Club
Journalism
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Quiz Bowl
Art of Anime
Chess Club
Journalism
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
Speech & Debate
Yearbook
AIME
Biology
Jr. Makers
Coding
Engineering
Science Olympiad
National French Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
International Thespian Society
International Students Club
Beginning Band
Guitar
Piano
Beginning Orchestra
Intermediate Band
Intermediate Orchestra
Drama
Art Club
National Junior Honor Society
Kung Fu
Jr. Mechanical Engineering
Cooking Club
Spontaneous Problem Solving
Chapter Book Club
Craft Club
Physics Olympiads
Knights of the Square Table
Korean Culture Club
Dance Club
International Student Club
Investment Club Pokémon Club
MATHCOUNTS
AMC
Artists Club
Astronomy
Creative Writing
Computer Science
Crescendo
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Arts

(13)
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Performing
Photography
Studio Art
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Performing
Photography
Studio Art
Band
Drama
Guitar
Piano
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School Link

Contact Info

https://mclean.basisindependent.com/
8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, Virginia 22102
571-520-8129
stephanie.cancienne@basisindependent.com
Virginia

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 2016
Campus Size: 11 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo

Frequently Ask Questions about BASIS Independent McLean

Tell me a bit about BASIS Independent McLean.
BASIS Independent McLean is Co-ed private day school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 2016 , and currently has about 633 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://mclean.basisindependent.com/.
Does BASIS Independent McLean have rigorous academic requirements?
BASIS Independent McLean is offering 28 AP courses.

In recent years, 38 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

BASIS Independent McLean also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do BASIS Independent McLean students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University and Dartmouth College.
What is the application requirement for BASIS Independent McLean?
Similar to most private schools in the US, BASIS Independent McLean’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for BASIS Independent McLean’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for BASIS Independent McLean in 2024 is $53,310 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at stephanie.cancienne@basisindependent.com .
Where is BASIS Independent McLean located?
BASIS Independent McLean is located in the State of Virginia of USA.
How popular is BASIS Independent McLean on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, BASIS Independent McLean is among the most popular schools, within top 407 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also BASIS Independent McLean has been favorited by 31 users.
How to start with an application with BASIS Independent McLean?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about BASIS Independent McLean. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit BASIS Independent McLean’s official site: https://mclean.basisindependent.com/ or call them at 571-520-8129.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to BASIS Independent McLean?
Yes, here are few: The Madeira School, The Fairfax Christian School and Potomac School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for BASIS Independent McLean?
The overall rating for BASIS Independent McLean is A+.

The section ratings of BASIS Independent McLean are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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