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Alvaro L. beat out 82 Illinois teams, achieving a fantastic 13% return on his virtual investment in the Fall 2015 session of The Stock Market Game™.

We were honored to accompany Dr. Joseph Polisi, President of The Juilliard School, and members of the renowned Juilliard Symphony Orchestra during a full day of events showcasing our Juilliard collaboration.

Our curriculum enables students to make connections and think critically across subjects, and this was especially the case during Enterprise Day for Year 6 students.

Year 6 students at both BISC campuses came together for a day of bonding and creative problem-solving as they prepare to transition into middle school next year at the South Loop campus.

For the second straight year, members of the BISC community took center stage at the Roosevelt Collection Tree Lighting Ceremony.

We’ve just introduced a new initiative within the Learning Resources Department, and its focus is on mindfulness, a state of active and open attention on the present,

Our high school German students recently took in the sights, smells and treats of a German Christmas market.

The BISC community united in support of our annual Tanzania Expedition, raising approximately $3,000 by making donations to see an exclusive showing of the latest "Star Wars" film.

Read about our efforts to provide items for community members in need this holiday season.

In the spirit of our collaboration with The Juilliard School, there is a wonderful addition to our first-floor common area—a baby grand piano!

Way to go, National Junior Honor Society! Members raised $450 for Operation Gratitude in a successful bake sale.

Simon Cohen, Year 12, is the only student from a Chicago school to place in the Illinois Music Education Association 2015-16 Student Composition Contest!

What a day! Our high schoolers scored a front-row seat for discussions with professional athletes who shared their experiences in the world of sports.

Way to go, Lego Club! They're headed to a FIRST® LEGO® League Championship Tournament after earning the Judges’ Award at the regional competition.

Read how one Math teacher engages students’ unique learning styles with an out-of-the-box activity.

Solid effort has led our girls and boys basketball teams to great success early in the 2015-16 season.

Our World Language students in Year 10 have been working hard to put together the very first issue of "BISCuit Termly", our culture- and language-focused magazine.

We’re approximately eight weeks into planning and rehearsals for this year’s school musical, West Side Story, which has a unique twist. Check out what our students have to say about the experience so far.

British International School of Chicago, South Loop offers prospective parents (and students!) a number of ways to get to know the school before its January 4, 2016 application deadline.

When researching and applying to independent schools, it is essential to investigate programming and curriculum. At BISC, there’s a lot to be proud of, including The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme.