At the British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, we believe that our fees reflect the outstanding head start your child will receive in their education at our school. We provide complete transparency on all costs to allow parents to plan their finances accordingly for this crucial first step in students’ journey through school, university and beyond. You can find a full breakdown of our fees by school year below. There is also a calendar of when fees are due, what the installment options are, and the one-off fees, to provide full disclosure of exactly what is required with no hidden extra admin costs. We have also detailed what is not included in our fees, including school uniform, trips and meals.
There is also a section on Financial Aid, including a form to fill in to request this and a link to the online application portal. We also provide a sibling discount, which is 3.5% for a second child and 7% for any additional children, and a Northwestern University employees discount, which is 20%. If you have any questions about fees and finances, please do not hesitate to contact us.
2020-2021 Tuition
| Year Group |
Tuition |
| PreNursery Toddlers & Twos 5-Day |
$20,850 |
| PreNursery Toddlers & Twos 3-Day |
$12,480 |
| PreNursery Toddlers & Twos 2-Day |
$8,280 |
| PreNursery Young Threes 5-Day |
$21,893 |
| PreNursery Young Threes 3-Day |
$13,104 |
| PreNursery Young Threes 2-Day |
$8,694 |
| Nursery Part Time |
$14,280 |
| Nursery Full Time |
$24,990 |
| Reception |
$26,990 |
| Year 1 - Year 6 |
$30,440 |
Tuition fees are payable in one installment due by June 1st, two installments due June 1st and December 1st, or 10 installments due July - April.
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In addition there are three, one-time only fees:
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
$100 |
| Enrollment Deposit* |
$2,000 |
| New Student Fee** |
$2,200 |
The Enrollment Deposit and New Student Fee are due at the time you return your signed contract. Additional costs include the school uniform, class trips, and educational trips. Optional costs include a lunch plan and before or after school care.
*The Enrollment Deposit is applied to the first tuition payment.
**The New Student Fee is a one-time, non-refundable payment that is used for capital and curriculum improvements/investments.
Financial Aid
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park is proud to offer need-based financial aid on an annual basis. Financial aid awards are based solely on need without regard to race, religion, or ethnic background. To apply for Financial Aid, you must complete the Financial Aid Worksheet and submit an application through TADS. Please contact the Admissions Office for complete details and any questions.
Discounts
Northwestern University Tuition Discount
Northwestern University is recognized around the globe for its educational programs and is the No. 12-ranked school in the United States. Our Lincoln Park campus is proud to offer all benefits-eligible Northwestern University employees with a 20% tuition discount.
Sibling Discounts
We offer discounted tuition for children joining a sibling at British International School of Chicago. The second child will receive a 3.5% discount on tuition, and any additional children will receive a 7% discount.