Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for BASIS Independent McLean.

Open House Details:

Fri., September 26, 2025  - Mc Lean, VA

Tour
BASIS Independent McLean
8000 Jones Branch Drive, Mc Lean, VA 22102
9:00am (EDT) - 12:00pm (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

During this visit, you will be joined by Ms. Kate Reynolds, our Head of School, as well as Mr. Raymond Wright, our Associate Head of School.As you walk the halls of our campus, Ms. Reynolds and Mr. Wright will guide you through key aspects of our program and provide insight into the student experience. You will learn about our philosophy and mission, teacher difference and how our well-rounded curriculum fosters curiosity, exploration, and discovery.

Fri., October 03, 2025  - Mc Lean, VA

Virtual Event
BASIS Independent McLean
12:15am (EDT) - 1:15am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Amy Pernick, (703) 854-1253 Ext. 5450, McLean-Admissions@basisindependent.com

Register here: https://basisindependent.com/schools/va/mclean/admissions/visit-our-school During this session, we will highlight the BASIS Independent Schools philosophy, mission, and curriculum and how this well-rounded education encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery. With a network of thriving campuses around the world, you will know that your child is receiving a top-ranked education one that sparks a love of learning and positions them for success as they learn and grow!

Thu., October 16, 2025  - Mc Lean, VA

Virtual Event
BASIS Independent McLean
3:00pm (EDT) - 4:00pm (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Register here for our Speaker Series | The Co-Teaching Model: https://basisindependent.com/schools/va/mclean/admissions/visit-our-school BASIS Independent Schools is launching a speaker series designed to educate and engage both current and prospective members of the BASIS Independent Schools community, strengthen the institution's brand, and showcase its subject matter experts and thought leaders. First up, is The LET/SET Co-Teaching Model with Dr. Elizabeth Thies on Thursday, October 16 at 3:00 PM ET.

Sat., October 25, 2025  - McLean, VA

Open House
BASIS Independent McLean
8000 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
9:00am (EDT) - 12:00pm (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Amy Pernick, Director of Admissions, (703) 854-1253, McLean-Admissions@basisindependent.com

During the Open House, you will explore our campus, while we highlight the BASIS Independent Schools philosophy, mission, and curriculum and how this well-rounded education encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery. With a network of thriving campuses around the world, you will know that your child is receiving a top-ranked education one that sparks a love of learning and positions them for success as they learn and grow!

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