Our early years education in Chicago for children in Nursery (Pre-school) and Reception (Junior Kindergarten) unites the best components of the International Primary Curriculum and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to deliver one of the finest Chicago early childhood education programs. At the British International School of Chicago, South Loop, we have some of the finest Junior Kindergarten international Pre-schools in Chicago.
Early Years
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development, and care of children up to 5-years old. It ensures your child's readiness for Primary School and provides a broad range of knowledge and skills that form a strong foundation for future progress through school and life.
Ages
3-5
Nationality
40+
Average class size
16
Languages taught
Spanish and French
primary
Early Years
A TYPICAL DAY AT SOUTH LOOP
Each class will be taught by a lead teacher and a learning assistant. Your child will also have subject specialists for French, Spanish, Art, Dance, Music, and PE.
8:25am
Circle time to discuss the day ahead.
early Morning
Morning
Academic and specialist lessons, plus outdoor break and snack time.
Morning
12pm
Students sit down lunch for family style meals which are pre-pared in-house and delivered to the classroom. Part-time Nursery students have the option to leave prior to or after lunch.
12pm
Afternoon
Students will continue in specialists classes including French, Spanish, Dance, Drama, PE, and Music.
Afternoon
3:30pm
Dismissal or After-School Clubs.
Late afternoon
FIND US IN
Chicago
LOCAL TIME
06:44AM
Admission hours: School days: 8am–5pm , Non-school days: 9am–4pm