British International School of Chicago is a EYFS / British Curriculum / IPC / Cambridge IGCSE / IB Diploma school in Chicago, United States. Founded in 2001. Annual tuition ranges from $19,415 to $47,745 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Financial aid is available. Northwestern University employees receive a 20% tuition discount. Sibling discounts: second child 3.5%, additional children 7%.
Key facts
About
British International School of Chicago, South Loop is a private K–12 co-educational school serving students aged 3 to 18, aligned with the English National Curriculum and offering IGCSE and IB Diploma in secondary years. Part of the Nord Anglia Education family, the school features signature Juilliard performing arts collaborations, MIT partnerships, and a Global Campus network for cross-school collaboration. With 40+ nationalities represented, the school emphasises metacognition, citizenship, and experiential learning through international expeditions and volunteering initiatives.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Combines English National Curriculum with IPC in primary years and offers IGCSE and IB Diploma in secondary. Features Juilliard–Nord Anglia performing arts collaborations, MIT and UN SDG partnerships, a Global Campus network, and signature programs including Share A Dream volunteering and international fieldwork in Tanzania and Switzerland.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 11 | USD 43,750 |
| Reception | USD 34,700 |
| Years 1-6 | USD 39,950 |
| Years 7-10 | USD 43,425 |
| Years 12-13 | USD 45,750 |
| Nursery (full-time) | USD 31,950 |
| Nursery (part-time) | USD 19,170 |
Original currency: USD 19,415 - 47,745. Application fee: $100.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the school to start the journey, join a school tour or virtual discovery meeting, submit an application. Financial aid is available.
Admissions Details
School Day
School days 8am–5pm; Non-school days 9am–4pm.
Student Life
Uniforms available from Tommy Hilfiger and Lands' End; PE kit ordered via the school's online ordering portal.
Lunches available for full-time Nursery to Year 9 students at USD 2,000 per year.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Students develop resilience through growth mindset and self-regulation skills. Metacognition helps students reflect on challenges and recover from setbacks, fostering confidence, independence, and a proactive approach to learning.
The school has safeguarding measures that are first class.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Nord Anglia Education family.