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What is the cost of GEMS World Academy Chicago?

GEMS World Academy Chicago is a top rated, private school located in CHICAGO, IL. It has 440 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 5 to 1. Tuition is $33,800 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college. About GEMS World Academy Chicago...

What is the gems Connect app?

With the GEMS Connect App, parents can now access student information, track bus location, pay fees, view circulars, newsletters, timetable, assesment reports and track attendance, submit leave requests and do much more in one place.

What makes Gems stand out?

GEMS stands out because, where other schools might have reputations as the "rigorous" school, the "inquiry" school, or the "arts" school, GEMS encapsulates all of them! The teachers are responsive to individual families. Virtual portfolio updates keep us informed of what's happening with our child.

Parental Involvement

At GEMS World Academy Chicago, family plays a vital role in student success, whether through support at home or active involvement in the school community. We offer many opportunities for parents to become involved at GEMS:

The GEMS Parent Teacher Organization

A key avenue for parent involvement is the GEMS World Academy Chicago Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), the school’s parent-run volunteer group.

The PTO focuses its efforts via a series of standing committees

The Social Events Committee brings the student body and the parent community together by organizing and planning social exciting events throughout the year.

Parent Teacher Organization Mission Statement

The purpose of the GEMS World Academy Chicago Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to enhance and support the educational experience at GWA, develop a closer connection between school and home, and improve the school environment through volunteer support.

Welcome to GEMS Parent Portal

With the GEMS Connect App, parents can now access student information, track bus location, pay fees, view circulars, newsletters, timetable, assesment reports and track attendance, submit leave requests and do much more in one place.

GEMS Connect

With the GEMS Connect App, parents can now access student information, track bus location, pay fees, view circulars, newsletters, timetable, assesment reports and track attendance, submit leave requests and do much more in one place.

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families

GEMS World Academy Chicago welcomed students back to school for in-person learning in September, 2020. With the health and well-being of our students, families, and faculty at the forefront, we have made minor adjustments to our program, protocols, and spaces to minimize COVID-19 related health risks. Learn More

Tuition

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

GEMS World Academy Chicago Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

Students

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Preschool

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

Creating deeper learning

Field Studies are so much deeper than the fun traditional field trips parents most likely remember.

Preparing for university rigor

Christensen says being out of the classroom creates time to reflect on what they know and what they’ve learned.