International Schools in Chicago

Steeped in a strong immigrant history, Chicago has a large foreign-born population that continues to flourish today. As a result, even in the education system the city has unabashedly embraced its melting pot roots in the form of ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. 

Still, many International Schools have been created in the Chicago area for those searching for a more intergrated approach to a dual language curriculum.  These schools can also provide a fundamental building block for foreign communities to sustain the character and intricacies of their culture even while living abroad.

Lycée Français de Chicago
Website: www.lyceechicago.org

Main Campus (pre-school to middle school)

613 West Bittersweet Place

Chicago, IL 60613

Tel: (773) 665-0066 
 

National Louis University Campus (High school only)

122 S. Michigan Avenue, 6th floor, Room 6038

Chicago, IL 60603

Tel: (312) 261-3765 
 

The Lycée Francais of Chicago has approximately 560 students. Lycée students follow the French National Curriculum, combined with key American subjects. They are prepared to the French Baccalaureate examination, as well as the finest colleges and universities in North America.
 

Subjects taught in French are French language arts and literature, mathematics, science, computer science, music, visual art, physical education, world history and geography (starting in 3rd grade), philosophy (in 12th grade).
 

Subjects taught in English are English language arts and literature, social studies, American history (starting in 4th grade), mathematics (in 4th and 5th grades).

British School of Chicago
Website: www.britishschool.org/chicago

814 W. Eastman StreetChicago, IL 60642

Tel: (773) 506-2097

British School of Chicago’s academic program is based on:

- The International Primary Curriculum (IPC).

- The UK National Curriculum.

- The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). 

All subjects are taught in English. There are approximately 550 students.

The German School of Chicago
Website: germanschoolchicago.com

1447 West Montrose Avenue

Chicago, IL 60613

Tel: (773) 880-8812

The German School of Chicago is a tuition-based German language immersion day school for children ages 3, 4 & 5 (pre-school and kindergarten years). A first grade class is scheduled to open in September 2011. The class size is of 20 children. This school offers half day and full-day programs.