British International School of Chicago, South Loop
- IB Career-related
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- IPC
- +1
Per yearUSD 19.2K–45.8K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Nord Anglia international day school in Chicago's South Loop, serving ages 3 to 18 from Early Years through High School. Offers the British Primary curriculum with IPC, IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Nord Anglia Education. See all 90 schools of Nord Anglia Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Career-related · IB Diploma · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2015
- Accreditations
- IB
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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery (part-time) | USD 19,170 |
| Nursery (full-time) | USD 31,950 |
| Reception | USD 34,700 |
| Years 1 to 6 | USD 39,950 |
| Years 7 to 10 | USD 43,425 |
| Year 11 | USD 43,750 |
| Years 12 and 13 | USD 45,750 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (part-time) | USD 19,170 |
| Nursery (full-time) | USD 31,950 |
| Reception | USD 34,700 |
| Years 1 to 6 | USD 39,950 |
| Years 7 to 10 | USD 43,425 |
| Year 11 | USD 43,750 |
| Years 12 and 13 | USD 45,750 |
Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| British International School of Chicago, South Loop (this school) | USD 19,170 | USD 45,750 |
| Lycée Français de Chicago | USD 28,925 | USD 29,500 |
| DePaul College Prep | USD 20,600 | USD 20,600 |
| British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park | USD 11,580 | USD 39,950 |
| Intercultural Montessori Language School | USD 20,550 | USD 31,800 |
Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 100
- Enrolment fee
- USD 2,300
- Lunch
- USD 2,000
- 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
Source: Read from the school's website
- Sibling discount
- 3.5% on tuition for the second child; 7% for each additional child
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related) · IGCSE · IPC
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over 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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 42
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
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Location
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