British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park

Chicago, United States
  • British
  • IPC

Per yearUSD 11.6K–40K

2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

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About

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park is a private school in Chicago serving Pre-Nursery (15 months), Early Years and Primary children (to age 11). It follows the English National Curriculum blended with the International Primary Curriculum, has a Juilliard-designed performing arts programme and a STEAM focus, and is part of the Nord Anglia Education group. Students typically move on to the BISC South Loop campus for IB Diploma studies.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International schoolNord Anglia Education

Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    British · IPC

  • Ages

    Ages 1–11

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Founded
2001
Device policy
None

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
Pre-Nursery Toddlers, Twos & Threes 5-DaUSD 28,950
Pre-Nursery Toddlers, Twos & Threes 3-DaUSD 17,370
Pre-Nursery Toddlers, Twos & Threes 2-DaUSD 11,580
Nursery Part TimeUSD 19,170
Nursery 3-Day Full DayUSD 21,090
Nursery Full TimeUSD 31,950
ReceptionUSD 34,700
Year 1 - Year 6USD 39,950
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Pre-Nursery Toddlers, Twos & Threes 5-DaUSD 28,950
Pre-Nursery Toddlers, Twos & Threes 3-DaUSD 17,370
Pre-Nursery Toddlers, Twos & Threes 2-DaUSD 11,580
Nursery Part TimeUSD 19,170
Nursery 3-Day Full DayUSD 21,090
Nursery Full TimeUSD 31,950
ReceptionUSD 34,700
Year 1 - Year 6USD 39,950

Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-11-06

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park · Fee range vs schools in the same city
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British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park (this school)USD 11,580USD 39,950
Lycée Français de ChicagoUSD 28,925USD 29,500
DePaul College PrepUSD 20,600USD 20,600
The French American School of ChicagoUSD 5,080USD 6,825
Intercultural Montessori Language SchoolUSD 20,550USD 31,800

Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-11-06

One-off costs

Application fee
USD 100
Enrolment fee
USD 2,200
Lunch
USD 1,900
Corporate discount
Yes

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

Admissions

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Deadline
2027-01-22
Sibling discount
2nd child 3.5%; each additional child 7%
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IPC
  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

  • IPC

    Primary · Ages 5–11

    The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Performing arts
  • STEM
  • Sport
  • Languages

Campus and school life

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Sports

  • Athletics

Arts

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drama

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Location

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814 and 821 W Eastman Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642, United States

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