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Intercultural Montessori Language School operates two campuses: Chicago (West Loop) and Oak Park. The Chicago campus is located at 114 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL 60607; the Oak Park campus is at 301 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. The school is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) and is an accredited member of the American Montessori Society. Language-immersion classrooms engage students daily in Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, or Arabic, integrating language learning with Montessori practice.
Montessori classrooms use a wide range of hands-on Montessori materials to support self-directed learning. Trained Montessori educators guide students in academic, social, and emotional growth. The curriculum integrates English with a target language in dual-language tracks, enabling fluency in both languages within an immersive environment. Programs span Toddler through Middle School with language tracks in Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, and Arabic.
Extended Day provides care from 3:15 p.m. until 6 p.m. for students from Early Childhood through Middle School. Extracurricular offerings include Sports Club, Dance, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), Martial Arts, Art Classes, and Piano. The school collaborates with local organizations to bring high-quality programming directly to students and connects them with the broader community.
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.
