Beacon Academy Chicago
International School in Chicago
Quick answer
Beacon Academy Chicago delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 13 students. Well-suited to premium-budget and internationally mobile families. At $38,886–$38,886/year, it sits above the Chicago average, reflecting its premium positioning.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, Other taught at Beacon Academy Chicago.
- Tuition: $38,886–$38,886/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 17) Chicago international school · 160 students total.
- Ages: Ages 14 to 18 school day starts at 8:45.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
160
13 avg / 17 max
Rolling
IBO
About Beacon Academy Chicago
Beacon Academy prepares students for higher-ed and beyond by helping them gain meaningful learning, real-world understanding, independence, and confidence. From the moment students arrive on campus they know they’re a part of something unique— a close-knit community, a personalized academic journey, and exceptional life and learning experiences. This is college prep reimagined.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $38,886 – $38,886 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 38886-38886 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $39,926(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $41,426 |
| Cost position in Chicago | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, Other
IB Diploma, Experiential Program (XP)
100% pass rate for past 5 years
Spanish, French, Arabic
unknown
No
8:45 – 15:35
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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