BASIS Independent McLean

An academically strong school and a hidden gem located in McLean, offering a particularly rich selection of advanced courses and abundant resources in all aspects. It can enroll younger international students, facilitating their early adaptation to the American education system and cultural environment, thereby providing greater support for their academic success.

McLean Campus is an outstanding BASIS school in the U.S. It balances students' high academic standards with extracurricular activities. On average, students take 14+ AP courses and can participate in high-value practical internships and competitions. The local educational and activity resources are also top-notch. Students are generally highly self-disciplined, and the learning atmosphere is strong.

Mclean Campus is now accepting applications from K-10 Chinese students. It's recommended to consider applying for middle school, as high school courses are quite challenging, and starting in middle school allows students to adapt and build a solid foundation.

The school is about a 20-minute drive from Washington D.C. The residents' quality is very high; many highly skilled professionals working in Washington choose to live here. The students' parents are top talents from various fields, providing the school with many cooperation projects and opportunities for practical connections. The school's college admission results are outstanding, with over half of the students admitted to top 30 universities in the U.S. Their performance in AP courses and exams is excellent, helping graduates apply to prestigious schools, skip university levels, and so on.

A US high school ranked in Niche's top ten nationwide, located in America's famous affluent areas, it is the choice of many elite families. The school offers an extremely rich array of AP courses, and the average number of AP courses taken by students far exceeds that of regular US high schools. Each year, a large number of graduates are admitted to Ivy League universities and top 30 institutions.

Full AP curriculum in high school. High academic rigor. Half of graduates are admitted to top 30 universities. As the third wealthiest city in the U.S., parents at the McLean campus are elite professionals from various fields: including economists from the World Bank, program officers from foundations, university professors, diplomats, information security specialists, and government officials.

We learned from the school that the BASIS McLean campus has already secured admissions to Yale, Cornell, and Hopkins through early application this year.

As a member of the Basis education system, the McLean campus's overall curriculum and educational quality are quite mature. The school facilities are very modern, and it also offers many opportunities for extracurricular activities. In terms of college admissions, it consistently maintains outstanding results.

The McLean campus of BASIS Independent Schools in the U.S. is located in Virginia, a 20-minute drive from Washington D.C. McLean is a city with a very high demographic and cultural quality in the U.S., where many politicians and researchers reside.
1. Student Composition: 500+ students, with a student-teacher ratio of 1:8. International students currently make up about 3%, and the student body is relatively diverse.
2. Excellent College Placement: The average SAT score reaches 1491, and the average ACT score is 33. In 2023, 62% of graduates were admitted to top 25 universities in the U.S., and 93% of students were admitted to top 50 universities.
3. AP as Core Curriculum: Students on average take 14 AP courses, with an average AP exam score of 4.1, which facilitates skipping college levels and saving tuition costs.

BIM possesses Basis's greatest advantage, which is its university admission advantage. Graduates' admissions are consistently excellent every year. Another point is that the school is located in a very good community near Washington. Both the residents of the school community and the parents of students are elites from various industries. Students have abundant opportunities for internships, practical experiences, and competitions, and there is no shortage of extracurricular activities. While academic excellence is paramount, the school also emphasizes multi-faceted development.

BASIS's academic level is very high, with high academic demands on students, and graduates have excellent outcomes. This BASIS school is located in McLean, Washington D.C., an area that is safe, affluent, and home to many elite individuals, creating an overall atmosphere of elite education.

BASIS school's biggest advantage lies in its college admissions success, making it very suitable for families in China who aim for top US undergraduate programs and Ivy League schools. The McLean campus is very close to Washington D.C., and the overall quality of students is extremely high, with most student parents being highly educated professionals/middle class.

A very impressive school; BASIS's elite education is globally renowned. Students at this campus are also exceptionally outstanding, with students on average passing many AP courses. Graduates aim for top universities, and their admissions results lead year after year.

BASIS McLean campus is located right around Washington D.C.'s metropolitan area, offering an excellent geographical location with numerous relevant internship opportunities. Like other BASIS campuses, it cultivates outstanding talents through its elite education, and the entire school boasts a strong academic atmosphere. It was just ranked by Niche as the 23rd best high school in the entire U.S., and its graduates are highly favored by various Ivy League and top-tier universities.

I had the privilege of visiting Basis McLean. It adheres to Basis' consistent style of elite education, offering a large number of AP courses. High school students' curricula are generally AP-focused, and its 5-score rate on AP exams ranks among the top nationwide. 85% of the 2022 graduating class were admitted to Top 40 universities in the US, making their university admissions record exceptionally impressive.