An age 2–grade 12 private school providing an internationally benchmarked, advanced liberal arts program with STEM offerings.
BASIS Independent McLean is an age 2-grade 12 private school that offers more than just an education designed to prepare students to be among the top students in the area: we're focused on preparing students to be among the top in the world. From the beginning, they study an array of subjects like engineering, advanced mathematics, classics, Mandarin, Latin, fine arts, and more.
06/06/2026
The countdown is over, and the last day flew by in a breeze. With PreK-2 and Kindergarten students celebrating a year of learning, Grade 4 students being inducted into their houses, and Upper School students collecting those last must-have yearbook signatures, the school year wrapped up with a fun ice cream celebration on the play deck!
Until we see you again, Red-Tailed Hawks, have an EPIC summer! ☀️🍦🦅
06/04/2026
Check out these creative graduation caps from the Class of 2026! 🎓✨
06/03/2026
And just like that, the 2025–2026 school year commencement ceremony came to a close, marking the end of a journey defined by resilience, perseverance, growth, and achievement.
Congratulations to the BASIS Independent McLean Class of 2026! Your impact on our community will never be forgotten, and we will follow your next chapter with hope, pride, and confidence. Take flight, and soar high!
Our seniors are revealing their college decisions! 🎓 Congratulations to our incredible graduates, who will soon begin their next adventures at these amazing schools.
Share your excitement in the comments—or let us know if you're an alumnus of one of these institutions!
Curious about the full list of schools to which our seniors were admitted? Check out our latest blog:
https://hubs.li/Q04jGsHD0
This Red-Tailed Hawk time machine is a reminder of how quickly time flies. In the blink of an eye, many students who began their journey with us in kindergarten are now graduating as high school seniors.
Later tonight, they will walk across the graduation stage under the proud gaze of their families and teachers. We could not be prouder of the growth, character, and perseverance they have demonstrated over the years, and the impact they have left on our community.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓
05/26/2026
🏆 Congratulations to the BIM Co-Ed Volleyball Team for winning the semi-final game of the season! Go Hawks!
05/26/2026
Step into the crucial pre-kindergarten months with Kindergarten Enrichment: A Pre-K-to-K Adventure! 🌞
This program eases the transition from preschool to kindergarten, building a strong foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Children strengthen literacy and math skills while practicing kindergarten routines through play and collaborative activities.
05/21/2026
- 15% of graduates accepted to a U.S. News Top 10 school
- 70% of graduates accepted to a U.S. News Top 26 school
- 95% of graduates accepted to a Top 50 school
This is only a glimpse of the impressive accomplishments of the Class of 2026. We are proud to share that the 2026 college acceptance results are now available, and we invite you to congratulate our seniors as their hard work pays off!
Visit our blog to view the full list of results:
Celebrating the College Acceptance Results of BIM’s Class of 2026 On May 1, Decision Day, our seniors gathered for a barbecue and announced their college destinations. We are so proud of all of them
05/18/2026
What better way to celebrate completing the AP exams than with a water balloon competition followed by some ice cream? Congratulations to our high school students on reaching another milestone this year!
05/16/2026
Congratulations to our Middle School Award recipients! More information coming soon!
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| Friday | 7am - 6pm |