WELCOME TO BASIS INDEPENDENT McLEAN'S APPLICATION

We are glad that you've decided to take the next step toward becoming part of our Red-Tailed Hawk community. Since opening our campus, our Subject Expert Teachers have focused on inspiring students to achieve to new levels and reach key milestones. Through the world-acclaimed BASIS Curriculum, our students and teachers create a joyful learning culture where hard work is celebrated and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year for Toddlers - Grade 10.

Before you apply, kindly take note of our admissions cycles and associated deadlines and make sure your selection aligns with your family's goals. If you have any questions, contact our Admissions office at (703) 854-1253 or mclean-admissions@basisindependent.com.

Applying to BASIS Independent McLean is a selective, multi-step process that varies depending upon the entry grade. Please download the application checklist, linked below, to help organize your way to a complete application. Note: There is a specific checklist for the International Student Program below.

CURRENT BASIS INDEPENDENT McLEAN FAMILIES:
You only need one account per family, even if you are applying for the sibling(s) of a current BASIS Independent McLean student. Log in below, then click on the DASHBOARD link at the top of the page to see all of your existing student applications or begin a new one. If you do not remember the email address associated with your account, please contact a member of the Admissions team using the contact information provided to the left.

Checklists by grade are available for download below.

NEW FAMILIES:
Please create an account below. You only need one account per family even if you are applying for two or more children. If you have more than one child, you must submit separate applications for each sibling. You will use your email address and password to check on your child’s application status throughout the admissions cycle.

TO ACCESS IN-PROGRESS APPLICATIONS:
You only need one account per family even if you are applying for two or more children. Log in below, then click on the DASHBOARD link at the top of the page to view and edit all of your existing student applications or begin a new one. If you do not remember the email address associated with your account, please contact a member of the Admissions team using the contact information provided to the left.

Checklists by grade are available for download below.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM:
BASIS Independent Schools partners with Amerigo Education to manage international applicants (except for applicants from BASIS International and Bilingual Schools) who require a F-1 student visa. International applicants must first contact Amerigo Education to apply and begin the admissions process. Amerigo Education prescreens applicants, gathers all required materials, and coordinates appointment scheduling for BASIS Independent Schools.

For more information about how to apply as an international student, please contact Amerigo Education: Ms. Anna Katten (anna.katten@amerigoeducation.com)

ALL FAMILIES:
Please download the application checklist, linked below, to help in completing the application. Note, there is a specific checklist for the International Student Program below.

2025-26 Application Checklist:


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