We are delighted that you are considering the British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park for your child! If you are applying for our Pre Nursery, Nursery (Preschool) or Reception (Junior Kindergarten) programs, we ask that you take the following steps:
- Sign up for a group tour
- Complete the Online Application Apply online.
- Submit $50 application fee (payable online)
- Pre Nursery applicants should use the following code to have their fee waived: "BeAmbitious"
- Submit all supplemental documentation; school records, family photo, optional parent statement, optional personal recommendation. Please note all supplemental materials may be received at any point during the application process prior to the decision deadline.
- Attend a playdate
- Schedule a parent meeting
Our Early Years Program is comprised of the following:
Pre Nursery (Two Year Old Program)
5 days/week, 3 days/week, or 2 days/week schedules offered.
Classroom open 7:30am - 6:00pm
Nursery (Preschool)
Full day program (currently 8:00am – 3:30pm, five days a week)
Morning-only program (currently 8:00am – 12:00pm, five days a week)
Please note that after school clubs and before/after care are available between 7:00am - 8:00am and between 3:30pm and 6:30pm. Drop off in classroom or car line available between 8:00am - 8:30 am.
Reception (Junior Kindergarten)
Full day program (currently 8:00am – 3:30pm, five days a week)
Please note that after school clubs and before/after care are available between 7:00am - 8:00am and between 3:30pm and 6:30pm. Drop off in classroom or car line available between 8:00am - 8:30 am.
List of Application Forms/Supplemental Documentation
- Online Application
- Family Photo
- School Records (if applicable)
- Optional Parent Statement
- Optional Personal Reccomendation Form
Important Dates
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Application Deadline
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Financial Aid
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Notification of Admissions Decision
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Enrollment Contract Due
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Regular Decision: January 7th
(applications are accepted after deadline, space and notification timeline will vary)
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Regular: February 1st
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Regular: Pre Nursery & Nursery – February 1st
Reception – Year 6 February 22th
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Regular: Pre Nursery & Nursery – March 22nd
Reception – Year 6 March 22nd
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Early Action*/BISC Sibling: November 30th
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Early Action/Sibling: November 30th
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Early Action/Sibling: December 14th
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Early Action/Sibling: January 11th
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*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.
Our admissions season begins on September 1 and continues through the spring. Our Open Houses take place in November and January, and group tours are held September – March. Parent meetings are scheduled as applications are received.
Families reeroll annually during the month of February.
Application Forms and Supplemental Documents