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Incredible opportunities to develop and grow
A world of adventure awaits your child

SHAPING YOUR CHILD’S WORLDVIEW

British International School of Chicago, South Loop's international curricula feature a variety of experiences that encourage your child to connect everything they’re learning in the classroom with a greater understanding of the world. Our students regularly engage with Chicago and other parts of the globe. Whether your child goes camping, visits Tanzania to contribute hands-on service, or fundraises for UNICEF to take the lead in upholding the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these varied experiences alongside peers will enhance your child’s international mindset and strengthen their global citizenship.
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BROADENING YOUR CHILD'S HORIZONS

Our collaborations with world-leading institutions will help your child develop important life-skills through exciting global projects

The Juilliard School
Our collaboration with the world’s most renowned arts institution enriches our students’ love for dance, drama and music.
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The Juilliard School

Performing arts are so much more than what is seen on stage. They encourage self-expression and self-awareness, as well the development of empathy, confidence, and cultural exploration. Our collaboration with Juilliard, the world-renowned performing arts school, combined with our outstanding dance, drama, and music programs, inspires our students’ creativity, teamwork, and resilience.

The Juilliard School is recognized around the world as a leader in the performing arts. Our exclusive collaboration with them harnesses their expertise and experience to create an arts program that both inspires our students and sparks their passion to pursue their talents and interests.

MIT
The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM program helps our students to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills by tackling interdisciplinary challenges facing the world today.
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MIT
Our global programme inspires students to look beyond individual subjects and harness the benefits of an interdisciplinary, practical, hands-on approach to learning guided by the world’s leading STEAM institution. Our students are encouraged to solve problems creatively, to embrace curiosity and to learn from world-leading experts at MIT. It also gives our teachers the chance to learn and receive professional development from inspiring figures in the world of STEAM and pass on their passion for learning to our students.
UNICEF
Students are challenged to make a difference locally and globally by tackling the Sustainable Development Goals.
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UNICEF
We want to give both our students and our teachers the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact in their community. This includes embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in all aspects of teaching and learning across our schools, using materials developed by UNICEF.
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DISCOVERING TALENTS. iGNITING PASSIONS.

With a host of exciting collaborations and extracurricular activities, your child can discover their talents, while developing their well-being, resilience and team-work.
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ATHLETICS
P.E. supports our students' health and wellbeing and nurtures their leadership skills.
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ATHLETICS

Physical Education is embedded into every student's schedule. Starting with fine and gross motor skills at age 3 to learning the skills of as many sports as possible, Athletics is a fun adventure that ignites passions. If students enjoy a particular sport, there is an extensive extracurricular offering which afford students the opportunity to play as part of a team. The three main sports at BISC-SL are Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball. In addition to our state-of-the-art gymnasium, we also have an outdoor turf field with a beautiful backdrop of the Chicago skyline. Our students in Middle School and High School are encouraged to participate in our team sports through an inclusive approach. They learn the basic skills before developing more complex tactical play. Students develop their resilience, discover the meaning of sportsmanship, and commit to a cause greater than themselves. They play in the Chicago Area Middle Schools League and are a member of the Illinois High School Association.

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PERFORMING ARTS
For many students, learning to play an instrument is the first time they truly find their “voice.”
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PERFORMING ARTS
Performance, creation and theory are the elements that form the basis of our Performing Arts courses throughout the school and provide a strong foundation for students to access courses at a high level, both at BISC-SL and further, if desired. Embedded from age 3, these subjects are also supported by our Juilliard Collaboration. Students take part in special concept-based lessons throughout the year which are written by Juilliard specialists and encourage discovery-based learning linked to important pieces of music, dance and drama – allowing them to understand how the techniques they study in class apply to works by professionals in each field. They also have the opportunity to enjoy live performances from local Juilliard alumni to support their learning. We also have a strong extra-curricular program that affords students with opportunities to further explore their interests, including 1:1 music instruction, orchestra, choir, school production cast and crew, and competitive dance team.
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CLUBS

Children benefit from varied clubs, catered to each year group that promote sportsmanship, creativity, community and competition.

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DANCE & DRAMA

Dance

Under the guidance of expert instructors, students dance to their hearts’ content in the development of smaller pieces and larger performance routines. Auditions are not required, although consistent attendance is necessary to participate in competitions with the team.

Drama

Drama club is a wonderful opportunity for students to broaden their improvisation and acting skills, as well as grow their self-esteem by working from scripted materials, playing drama games, and writing and performing their very own scripts.


 
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Model United Nations educates High School students about the United Nations and contemporary international issues. Students gather to simulate the work of the United Nations General Assembly and various subsidiary committees. We  create positive experiences through a conference that focuses on collaboration and cooperative learning. 

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MODEL UN
Our Model UN team competes against other Nord Anglia Education schools at the San Roberto International School in Monterrey, Mexico. They also compete in a national tournament held in Chicago, IL.
Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight

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Amazing Trips, Festivals and Excursions

Our global trips and excursions give students life-changing experiences and help them build bridges that last a lifetime.
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ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Every year, BISC South Loop High Schoolers can travel internationally to our Nord Anglia camp in Arusha, Tanzania to contribute service and learn about the environment, in collaboration with other peers of the Nord Anglia international family. Students work together on practical tasks needed to build a school and maintain village housing in Arusha.
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Tanzania
The Citizenship Expedition fosters a sense of global citizenship in students through service work with a local community. They engage in construction programs while witnessing first-hand the importance of sustainable development and environmentalism.
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GLOBAL GAMES - THE AMERICAS
The Global Games make up a five-day sporting event at our sister Nord Anglia school in Orlando, Florida (for Years 8 and 9) or Houston (for Year 6 & 7). Students from Nord Anglia international schools across North, Central, and South America all come together to compete in flag football, track and field, swimming, volleyball, and more to build their teamwork and resilience through these exciting activities.
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Global Games
After participating in the opening ceremony with Nord Anglia Education schools from across The Americas, students discover the true meaning of teamwork and tenacity as they compete in a range of sports from archery to track and field, and swimming to beach volleyball.
 
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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global, personalized youth program for students aged 14+ that encourages them to get active, volunteer in their communities, and step outside their comfort zones. The British International School of Chicago, South Loop students may participate in this impressive program, which is structured around goals of resilience, confidence, creativity, leadership, civic competence, and communication. Click here for DOE information.
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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global, personalized youth program for students aged 14+ that encourages them to get active, volunteer in their communities, and step outside their comfort zones. The British International School of Chicago, South Loop students may participate in this impressive program, which is structured around goals of resilience, confidence, creativity, leadership, civic competence, and communication.
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PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
The Americas
Middle and High School students, along with Nord Anglia students from across The Americas, are invited to learn from the best.
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Performing Arts Festival
Students participate in this annual festival in collaboration with The Juilliard School. Immersed in performing arts, creativity, reflection, and teamwork, dancers, actors, and musicians discover new artistic possibilities and make new friends through engaging workshops, masterclasses, social activities, and professional performances.
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NATIONAL TRIPS
From Primary School, our students learn beyond the classroom, enriching their education with local trips around Chicago. Our Students will also participate in trips to Illinois Farm (Year 3 & 4), Wisconsin Ski Trip (Year 5), Boston (Year 7), Civil Rights Trip (Year 8), Washington D.C. (Year 9) & Iceland (Year 10).
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Local & National Trips
From Primary School, our students learn beyond the classroom, enriching their education with local trips around Chicago. Our Students will also participate in trips to Illinois Farm (Year 3 & 4), Wisconsin Ski Trip (Year 5), Boston (Year 7), Civil Rights Trip (Year 8), Washington D.C. (Year 9) & Iceland (Year 10).
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Well-being

SKILLS FOR LIFE

We will help your child find the best ways to look after their own well-being and develop resilience, so they have strong life skills to thrive.

Our students can access the Nord Anglia Education Global Campus online platform, which contains a wealth of resources on well-being and resilience to keep our students’ minds and bodies fit and flexible, ready to take on new challenges at school and beyond.

Mindfulness is embedded across our Primary and Middle School curriculum. This involves weekly discussion-based sessions with teachers where students reflect on themselves and their peers’ social, emotional, and mental well-being.

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LOCAL & GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS

We believe it's important that your child understands how they can make a positive difference to their communities as global citizens.

Locally, we do this through our many community projects with NGOs in Chicago. Globally, our students engage in our social impact program with UNICEF, where they tackle some of world's biggest problems.

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SURROUNDINGS MADE FOR LEARNING

Learn more about our state-of-the-art facilities and the latest high-tech teaching equipment we have at our disposal.

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