What is the true annual cost difference between British International School of Chicago, South Loop and Daystar Academy?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Daystar Academy runs about $20,530 per year vs $39,250 at British International School of Chicago, South Loop — a difference of $18,720.

Which school is more diverse: British International School of Chicago, South Loop or Daystar Academy?

British International School of Chicago, South Loop draws students from 40 nationalities; Daystar Academy draws from 1. British International School of Chicago, South Loop has the broader international community by this measure.

How do admissions compare between British International School of Chicago, South Loop and Daystar Academy?

British International School of Chicago, South Loop has Moderate admissions; Daystar Academy has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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British International School of Chicago, South Loop vs Daystar Academy

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Chicago

British International School of Chicago, South Loop vs Daystar Academy side-by-side comparison
Metric	British International School of Chicago, South Loop	Daystar Academy
Curriculum	IB, British	IB
Qualifications	IGCSE and IB Diploma	—
Ages served	Ages 3 to 18	Ages 3 to 18
Language of instruction

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