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United States, Chicago
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1. Schedule a Tour. The best way to experience Intercultural is to see it in action. Schedule a tour of either our Chicago or Oak Park campus to observe classrooms, meet educators, and learn more about the curriculum. Tours are available by appointment and provide an opportunity to ask questions.
2. Submit an Application. After your tour, you'll receive an application link. We recommend applying early, as spots fill quickly in many of our programs.
3. Family Interview & Child Observation. Once we receive your application, we'll schedule a child observation so our team can meet your child in a relaxed, natural setting. A family interview is part of the process.
4. Enrollment & Next Steps. Once accepted, families will receive enrollment details on next steps, including tuition, program details, and important dates. Our admissions team is available to support you through this transition.
Toddlers program (15 Months and 3-year-olds) and Early Childhood (Preschool–Kindergarten) use a waiting pool when space is not available. We are often able to offer a second-choice language program or location. Enrollment can change quickly, and the school aims not to keep families waiting for long; communications are made as clearly and as often as possible. Elementary and Middle School programs are highly selective, and a space may not be offered if there is limited space or if the Admissions team and teachers feel it is not a good fit.
Intercultural Montessori Language School in Chicago provides a dual-language education for students from age two through eighth grade. Families select an immersion track in either Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese, where students learn core subjects directly in the target language. The Chicago campus, located in the West Town neighborhood, utilizes the Montessori method, featuring classrooms equipped with specialized tactile materials that allow children to progress through lessons at their own pace. A unique feature of the program is "Peace Education," which incorporates specific lessons on conflict resolution and global awareness into the daily schedule. Additionally, elementary students participate in "Going Out" excursions—student-organized trips into the city to conduct independent research. These programs are designed to build practical life skills alongside bilingual proficiency. The school is co-educational and serves as a day school without boarding facilities, focusing on creating a community where different cultures and languages are part of the everyday learning experience.
