Admissions Process

Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions regarding the application process at British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park. A summary of the process is detailed below.

School Tour or Virtual Meeting 

During the 2021-2022 school year, in-person tours will be offered on an individual basis Monday-Friday. Virtual meetings are also available. Contact admissions@bischicagolp.org to schedule a tour or meeting. 

Apply

Complete and submit an application along with the application fee. 

Meeting with the Director of Admissions

An in-person or virtual meeting with a member of the admissions office is a required part of the application process. This will be an opportunity for us to get to know a little bit more about your family as well as giving you a chance to ask questions about our programs.

Applicant Visit

Visits provide children with the opportunity to meet BISC Lincoln Park students and faculty, and are a required part of the application process. Group, Individual or Family visits will be an option for children applying to PreNursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 1 and individual visits will be scheduled for applicants to Year 2 – Year 6. 

School Records and Additional Information

When completing the online application you are able to upload your child's most recent school report/transcripts. You can also send these via email to admissions@bischicagolp.org.

Our admissions team can also provide a school report form for your child's current teacher to complete and submit. Please print and sign the School Report Form and give it to the school in which your child is enrolled if currently attending a school or educational program. This release authorizes the applicant’s school to provide the Admissions Office with confidential information and school records. The Admissions Office welcomes any additional information about an applicant’s academic and social skills that you believe may be helpful.

Families should also complete our online Admissions Questionnaire 

Personal Recommendations

Personal Recommendations are optional. A Personal Recommendation often provides an additional perspective, allowing the Admissions team to get to know the applicant and/or applicant’s family better. Please note that these forms can be sent in at any point during the application process. You can submit them via mail or as an attachment to an email, admissions@bischicagolp.org.  

Parent Statement

Parent Statements are optional. All applicant families will have an opportunity to meet with a member of the Admissions Office as part of the application process and are welcome to share any additional information by submitting a parent statement. Please note that these forms can be sent in at any point during the application process. You can submit them via mail or as an attachment to an email, admissions@bischicagolp.org  

Family Photo

Please feel free to send us a copy of a recent family photo to attach to your child’s application. You can either upload as part of your online application or email an electronic copy to admissions@bischicagolp.org.

*Families interested in applying to both the Lincoln Park and the South Loop campus only need to complete one application but will pay separate application fees. Please communicate to the admissions office at the campus you submitted the application in order to have your records shared with the second campus. Families are required to go through the admissions process at both campuses if they would like to be considered for admission at both campuses.

Important Dates

Please note we are still accepting applications for admission for the current 2021-2022 school year. Families interested should submit the online application and reach out to the admissions office in order to begin the process. 

*Early Action is an option for families who are interested in a shorter admissions process and believe BISC Lincoln Park is their first choice school. In addition to an expedited process this provides an option to secure enrollment in your desired grade. Early Action is available only for Nursery - Year 6 applicants.

**We cannot guarantee the ability to complete late applications by the scheduled notification dates.

Financial Aid

Families interested in applying for Financial Aid will need to complete the Financial Aid Worksheet and submit an application through TADS. Please contact the Admissions Office for complete details and any questions.

Application Fee

There is a non-refundable $100.00 applicant fee per applicant for all grades. The fee must be submitted electronically upon submitting the application.

Questions

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at admissions@bischicagolp.org or (773) 907-5000 (direct line).