
The French American School of Chicago
- French
Per yearUSD 5.08K–6.83K
School year to be confirmed · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
EFAC offers the French Ministry of National Education's bilingual programme within the Chicago Public Schools system, from kindergarten to grade 12. Established in 1981, it operates within Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Park High School.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
French
Ages
Ages 5–18
Language
English, French
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Lower fees
- Founded
- 1981
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| GK | USD 5,213 |
| 1 | USD 6,825 |
| 2 | USD 6,825 |
| 3 | USD 6,825 |
| 4 | USD 6,825 |
| 5 | USD 6,825 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| GK | USD 5,213 |
| 1 | USD 6,825 |
| 2 | USD 6,825 |
| 3 | USD 6,825 |
| 4 | USD 6,825 |
| 5 | USD 6,825 |
| 6 | USD 6,825 |
| 7 | USD 6,825 |
| 8 | USD 6,825 |
| 9 | USD 5,080 |
| 10 | USD 5,080 |
| 11 | USD 5,080 |
| 12 | USD 5,080 |
Source: school website (efachicago.org) · checked 2026-11-06
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The French American School of Chicago (this school) | USD 5,080 | USD 6,825 |
| 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 (efachicago.org) · checked 2026-11-06
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 150
- Enrolment fee
- USD 150
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)
Curriculum and academics
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