German International School Chicago vs. Lycee Francais De Chicago
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School Overview
Top Rankings
German International School Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Lycee Francais De Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
The German International School Chicago (GISC) is a private, non-profit IB World School that provides students with a bilingual, international education from Preschool through Grade 8.
Journey the world with Chicago's French International School. At LFC, we believe a good education is the beginning of a successful lifelong journey.
Our focus on academic excellence and language immersion empowers students to break down the barriers ahead of them.
Our inclusive, pluricultural community not only introduces our students to what this world has to offer, but also enables them to be an active part of it.
Driven by our core values of respect, responsibility and the joy of learning, the unique LFC approach prepares all students, from pre-K through 12th grade, in French Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate tracks, to thrive around the world with confidence. This is the beginning of the journey to a successful life.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2007
1995
Students Body
Total Students
170 students
777 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
15
Pre-K Students
52
75
Kindergarten Students
25
63
Grade 1 Students
18
60
Grade 2 Students
18
42
Grade 3 Students
18
65
Grade 4 Students
13
43
Grade 5 Students
6
51
Grade 6 Students
9
48
Grade 7 Students
8
40
Grade 8 Students
3
56
Grade 9 Students
-
51
Grade 10 Students
-
48
Grade 11 Students
-
65
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
119 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
44%
60%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(School colors)
(School colors)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 31 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,430
$26,500
Tuition Notes
https://germanschoolchicago.com/admissions/tuition-fees/
High School Tuition Freeze Rate: Students will receive a tuition freeze for their remaining years at the LFC once they have been with the school for more than seven years and have reached the high school level.
Native French Speakers Rate – grades Pre-K to 8 only (discount equals to 10% tuition included).
Third Child Tuition (discount equals to 10% tuition included). This discount applies to the third youngest and every subsequent child.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$9,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
50%
Admissions Director
Nathalie Kohlhaas (Preschool) & Danica Polanski (Grades K-8)
Cecilia Porter
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mike Corbett
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Cello, Chess, Coding, German Wheel (Rhönrad), Guitar, Homework Supervision, Piano, Sculpturing, Theater, Viola, Violin, Vocal Coaching, Yoga, Zumba
Amnesty International, Chess Wizards, College Preparatory Courses (SAT, ACT, Higher Scientific Education Preparation,...), Community Service Clubs, Musical Theatre, Personalized Homework Help, Private Music Lessons (piano, violin, guitar, cello, ...)