BASIS Independent Schools, the globally benchmarked BASIS curriculum, and expert educators unite to empower students to become creative problem solvers and critical thinkers from day one. BASIS Independent McLean, an age 2-grade 12 private school, features a spiraling liberal arts program with advanced STEM offerings that is designed to inspire mastery and excellence in students as they learn at the highest international levels. Passionate subject-expert teachers bring classrooms to life, fostering ingenuity, creativity, and a love of learning in every student. From Mandarin to fine arts to engineering, and much more, BASIS Independent Schools raise the bar for students in every discipline. Most importantly, the BASIS Curriculum is centered on the belief that with the right encouragement, tools, and support, any motivated student can excel.