A total of 30 students sat the full International Baccalaureate Diploma at British International School of Chicago, South Loop.
The smaller community of BISC-SL makes the large city of Chicago feel a little smaller and a family of sorts exists at BISC-SL. BISC Southloop is an incredible school. It exceeds our expectations 200%. My son started at Nursery and we have been here for two years.
Our families come from all around Chicago, including South Loop, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Wicker Park, and Pilsen. We offer a bus from Lincoln Park. As a parent, how can I get involved? South Loop encourages every parent to take an active role in school life and events.
BISC-SL high school IB curriculum is one of the most rigorous and challenging programs in the city. The IB curriculum teaches students to research, write, analyze, and think critically. Skills that will be invaluable for college.
Our class sizes range from 12–22 depending on the year group. Our student–teacher ratio is 9:1.
South Loop offers French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. Spanish and French instruction spans from Nursery to Year 6. In Middle and High School, st...
South Loop is academically non-selective, because we believe no one has a limit to their potential or ability. When considering applicants, we look...
South Loop implements Nord Anglia Education’s “Be Ambitious” approach to teaching. We are committed to developing children’s minds and relationship...
South Loop is an inclusive school. We understand not all children find it easy to learn. That’s why our Learning Support department provides target...
Our families come from all around Chicago, including South Loop, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Wicker Park, and Pilsen. We offer a bus from...
South Loop encourages every parent to take an active role in school life and events. We offer Parent Representative roles to focus on building rela...
South Loop stays in touch with parents through an array of mediums:• face-to-face conversations, either at formally planned Parent Consultations or...
The cafeteria is run by Quest Foods Management Services, who adhere to only the highest standards of food hygiene and preparation. Students may cho...
The IB curriculum teaches students to research, write, analyze, and think critically. Skills that will be invaluable for college. And the language program is phenomenal. One of the greatest assets of the school is the administration and the teachers. The teachers are so invested in the students.
BISC-SL offers a personalized and international approach to learning for students aged 3-18 years, developing lifelong learners and problem-solvers who are prepared for college and beyond in our vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community representing 40+ countries. Our teachers are highly skilled in personalized learning strategies, so students are always engaged and inspired. As they progress through the school, students build upon their foundations of learning, consolidating and applying knowledge. They graduate with the IB Diploma, one of the most prestigious High School degrees in the world.
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BISC-SL is a smaller school but that I feel is such an asset. From the small class sizes to the teachers being able to truly get to know the students. The smaller community of BISC-SL makes the large city of Chicago feel a little smaller and a family of sorts exists at BISC-SL.
We welcome families to join us at one of our Open Houses showcasing the British International School of Chicago, South Loop. Spaces are still available from Pre-School (3 years) through High School. Enjoy school tours, presentations, ask questions and explore all that we have to offer your child.
BISC Southloop is an incredible school. It exceeds our expectations 200%. My son started at Nursery and we have been here for two years. My son has developed significantly over the past two years. He can do a lot of readings by himself with phonic and he is confident and happy every day! We all LOVE this school. Teachers care a lot about the students. They are professional, communicative, and caring. The leaders of the school are also doing an excellent job on communication and administration. Their response to distance learning during COVID 19 last year has been seamless and very impressive.
At British International School of Chicago, South Loop, Middle School students further develop their interests and learn new skills while also encountering new challenges.The Middle School curriculum responds specifically to the needs of students aged 11 to 14 by enabling independence and interdependence through discrete subject learning and themes, as well as more traditional subject-based learning.
The British International School of Chicago - South Loop is one of Chicago's premier private institutions. It provides an exceptional international educational curriculum with a strong emphasis on math, literature /writing and the sciences, community and global citizenship, an amazing arts program through a partnership with Julliard, sports programs and a variety of clubs and after-school programs that fit every child's needs. The British School of Chicago -South Loop stands behind their mission to ensure that all children succeed. The children are challenged to meet their full potential and the school offers educational and emotional support to children that may need a little additional assistance. The school also offers many social opportunities for the children and families through evening activities & outings, dances and educational workshops.The yearly school trips combine an educational component and fun. Some of the trips that the students have engaged in include Boston, Washington DC, New York City and Tanzania. BISC offers a variety of sports both on a club level (non-competitive) and a team level. There are also outside options such as, soccer leagues and rowing clubs that are offered on the weekends.The British International School of Chicago - South Loop will provide your child with the best well-rounded education to prepare them to compete globally."
They are enjoying their academic studies, love the arts/music/physical education curriculum, and are amazed by all the after-school opportunities. They truly enjoy their teachers and classmates. The school appears to tackle difficult topics forthright, and the communication is very good. When re-enrollment time came, the kids themselves declared that they wanted to be at this school!
My child attends kindergarten at the British School in the South Loop, and she absolutely loves it. She raves about the intelligent and caring teachers and staff, and she clearly is benefitting from her interactions with the school's diverse and dynamic student body. I share her positive impressions, and would add that the facility itself provides a clean, safe, and state-of-the-art learning environment where children can clearly thrive and avail themselves of the school's vast array of extra-curricular activities. The quality of the academic instruction is also superb; it is structured and challenging yet presented in a very warm and welcome environment. I would recommend this school, without reservations of any kind, to anyone who wishes to provide an outstanding education for their child or children.
Throughout their early years, they experienced a nurturing environment, both academically and socially. Now in Middle School, they continue to enjoy the engaging and challenging curriculum as well as many outside sport and social clubs that are offered to every individual. The teachers and staff are friendly, very accessible to both students and parents alike and instill a passion for overall learning.