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 integrated 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 for 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 Street, Chicago, 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.
