Intercultural Montessori Language School is a Montessori Curriculum / American Curriculum school in Chicago, United States. Founded in 2005. Annual tuition ranges from $12,750 to $31,800 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
Intercultural Montessori Language School is a private nonprofit dual-language Montessori school operating two campuses in the Chicago area (West Loop and Oak Park), serving students from toddlers through Middle School. The school offers four language immersion tracks — Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic — integrated with the Montessori curriculum and aligned to Illinois Common Core standards. Students consistently perform in the top decile on MAP assessments and 86% achieve the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Dual-language immersion Montessori school offering Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic language tracks. MAP scores place students at the 91st percentile in Mathematics and 87th in Language Arts. 86% of tested students achieved the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Graduates admitted to selective Chicago high schools and universities including Cornell and Northwestern.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Middle School (Chicago) | USD 23,700 |
| Lower Elementary (Chicago) | USD 22,900 |
| Toddler Full Day (Chicago) | USD 27,500 |
| Toddler Half Day (Chicago) | USD 22,900 |
| Upper Elementary (Chicago) | USD 23,800 |
| Toddler Full Day (Oak Park) | USD 20,750 |
| Toddler Half Day (Oak Park) | USD 18,550 |
| Toddler Extended Day (Chicago) | USD 31,800 |
| Toddler Extended Day (Oak Park) | USD 25,000 |
| Early Childhood Full Day (Chicago) | USD 22,900 |
| Early Childhood Half Day (Chicago) | USD 20,550 |
| Early Childhood Full Day (Oak Park) | USD 15,850 |
| Early Childhood Half Day (Oak Park) | USD 12,750 |
| Middle School incl. travel (Chicago) | USD 26,300 |
Original currency: USD 12,750 - 31,800. Application fee: $100.
Admissions Process
- 1Schedule a tour of the Chicago or Oak Park campus. 2. Submit an application (link provided after tour). 3. Family interview and child observation. 4. Enrollment and next steps upon acceptance.
Admissions Details
Toddler and Early Childhood programs use a waiting pool when space is unavailable; the school may offer a second-choice language program or campus location. Elementary and Middle School programs are highly selective and a space may not be offered if there is limited availability or if deemed not a good fit.
School Day
Toddler: Half-day 8:00am–12:30pm; Full-day 8:00am–3:00pm; Extended-day 8:00am–5:30pm. Elementary & Middle School: 8:00am–3:00pm. Before Care available from 7:00am.
Wellbeing & Safety
Montessori education supports social and emotional development with emphasis on respect, responsibility, and community-building. Trained teachers nurture independence, empathy, and curiosity. Language immersion and intercultural learning foster empathy and global awareness. Social-emotional growth is integrated into the curriculum as a core element of student development.
The school maintains an Anti-Bullying Policy with a bullying prevention framework. The policy defines bullying, requires reporting to a designated administrator or bullying report manager, and outlines an investigation process with parent notification within 24 hours and completion within ten school days. Social work services, counseling, and restorative measures are part of handling bullying incidents.
Student Demographics
School Background
Private nonprofit 501(c)(3) Montessori school governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for fiscal oversight, strategic planning, policy guidance, and evaluation of the Head of School.