Lycee Francais De Chicago vs. German International School Chicago
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lycee Francais De Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
German International School Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
Lyce Franais de Chicago offers an education without borders on our beautiful Ravenswood campus.
From our bilingual daycare through Grade 12, students join a vibrant, multicultural community for a powerful combination of renowned academics, immersive language learning, and global travel.
Our students stand out in the competitive university admissions process.
Every LFC graduate earns two diplomas-a prestigious, internationally recognized diploma and a U.S.
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.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1995
2007
Students Body
Total Students
789 students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
16
-
Pre-K Students
109
40
Kindergarten Students
41
25
Grade 1 Students
50
17
Grade 2 Students
68
28
Grade 3 Students
58
23
Grade 4 Students
36
19
Grade 5 Students
62
15
Grade 6 Students
42
13
Grade 7 Students
49
16
Grade 8 Students
42
3
Grade 9 Students
49
-
Grade 10 Students
65
-
Grade 11 Students
55
-
Grade 12 Students
47
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
86%
77%
Average Class Size
17
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(School colors)
(School colors)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 31 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$27,950
$20,900
Tuition Notes
n/a
https://www.germanschoolchicago.com/admissions/tuition-and-fees
% on Financial Aid
20%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,000
$8,700
Admissions Director
Alexandra Zagmout
Andrea Edeler
Admissions Associate
Khadija Wade
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Black Student AllianceBusiness Club
Community Service ClubsCreative Writing
Data ScienceEconomy
Eye to EyeGerman
Greek ClubKey Club
Math ClubModel UN
Science ClubSpanish Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical TheatrePrivate Music Lessons (piano, violin, guitar, cello, ...)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess Wizards
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Build-a-BotChess
CodingDebate Club
Film MakingFuture City
Magic
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubCello
GuitarHip Hop
Music ClassPiano
TheaterViolin
Recreational Athletic Programs:
German Wheel (Rhönrad)Yoga
Zumba