British International School of Chicago - South Loop

The British International School of Chicago, South Loop serves students aged 3 to 18 as a private K–12 institution aligned with the English National Curriculum. In the Primary Years, the school combines the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum, while the Middle and High Schools offer IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus features a 9,000-square-foot gymnasium and a technology-enhanced learning environment underpinned by metacognition and a Virtual School Experience that supports transitions between classroom and remote learning. Expeditions and global collaborations extend learning beyond the classroom, including trips and partnerships through Nord Anglia Education, UNICEF, and the United Nations SDGs. Signature programs include Juilliard–Nord Anglia collaborations in performing arts and the Global Campus network for cross‑school collaboration. Distinctive opportunities also include a Share A Dream volunteering initiative and international fieldwork such as projects in Tanzania and Switzerland. The school emphasizes citizenship alongside academic study.