British International School of Chicago, South Loop
International School in Chicago
WhereNext registry · 1 listed records · fee years 2025-2026. Record observations 27 Apr 2026–27 Apr 2026; 0 undated. Imported details are unverified. All-in costs, first-year budgets, value, diversity and admissions scores are WhereNext models, not current school quotations or measured outcomes. Method and assumptions.
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $30,700–$43,900/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 22) Chicago international school · 700 students total.
- 40 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:25.
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
700
40
15 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About British International School of Chicago, South Loop
With convenient access to family-friendly neighborhoods and renowned cultural landmarks, British International School Chicago South Loop school is the only private school in Chicago offering personalized education to students ages 3 to 18 under one roof. Our Highest Quality Learning approach combined with the finest teachers in the world raise the ambitions of every child through personalized instruction and international curriculum. At our school, students become inspired within a culture of international diversity and respect. The school day is an engaging combination of exciting and fun, and serious and focused, enabling students to Be Ambitious in and out of the classroom.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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) | $30,700–$43,900 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 30700-43900 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $39,250(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $40,750 |
| Cost position in Chicago | 90th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE
Average IB score was 34.3 with 90% IBDP pass-rate. 14% of our students achieved 40+ in the IBDP
Spanish, French, German and Mandarin
unknown
Yes
Yes
8:25 – 3:45
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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