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Secondary School Viewbook
Secondary School
Program
Year 7 - 13 classes are held between 8:15a.m. - 3:40p.m. Options for after-school clubs, sports, and before & after school care are available.
Applying for Years 7 to 13
To begin the application process, please submit the application and fee before February 6, 2012:
- Application Form (.pdf may be returned by email, fax, or mail)
- Recent Photograph
- Application Fee ($150) Pay online now (non-refundable)
Once the admissions department has received the above, we will contact you to:
- Schedule a tour (if not already attended), by appointment between October - February.
- Arrange for a parent meeting with a member of the admissions or leadership team to discuss your child between December - February.
- Confirm the assessment and shadow day visits (separate dates) between January - February.
Teacher evaluation(s) also will need to be returned to the school before we schedule a parent meeting:
- Year 7 - 13 English Teacher Evaluation Form (.pdf)
- Year 7 - 13 Mathematics Teacher Evaluation Form (.pdf)
- Most recent school report / report card (where appropriate) to be sent with Evaluation Form(s) directly from current school. Please wait until you receive the first semester report card in December 2011.
Shadow Days - Getting to Know Your Child
We invite all applicants for Years 7 to 13 to visit the British School of Chicago and experience a full school day with other age appropriate children. During this visit, applicants will be given a 'buddy,' another member of the class, who will ensure they are making new friends, staying involved in classroom activities, and answering any questions they may have. Teachers will also evaluate applicants throughout the day to help determine their readiness and suitability for attending the British School of Chicago.
In addition to shadowing, applicants for Years 7 to 9 will also need to attend a UK English and Math assessment administered at the British School of Chicago. Year 10 - 13 applicants will complete subject evaluations for IGCSE and IB consideration.
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Years 7 to 13 (Grades 6 to 12)
To help evaluate applicants we ask that those students registering to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) submit their scores for review. A schedule of testing and registration dates, a study guide and online registration is available at www.iseetest.org. There are several test sites and dates from which to choose.
Please note that you must register in advance with ERB to take the exam. Remember to include the British School of Chicago code number (144860) on the registration form to ensure that we receive your child's scores. This examination is not compulsory for consideration.
Students applying from outside of Chicago or after the last date for ISEE testing will be considered on other criteria and are still encouraged to apply.
Decision Letters
Decision letters will mailed in February 2012 for Years 10 - 13, and decision letters for entry into Years 7 - 9 will be mailed in March 2012. Rolling admissions will continue in any year groups with spaces remaining thereafter.
For more information on Year 7 - 9 curriculum please click here , and for Year 10 - 13 curriculum please click here .