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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Ages 2–3) | 2 | 22,800 USD | Toddler | Chicago campus, Toddler Half Day (8:00–12:30) using 12-month calendar; 2026–2027 rates apply August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. |
| Year 2 (Ages 3–4) | 3 | 20,550 USD | Early Childhood | Chicago campus, Early Childhood Half Day (8:00–12:30) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 3 (Ages 4–5) | 4 | 22,900 USD | Elementary (Lower Elementary) | Chicago campus, Lower Elementary (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 4 (Ages 5–6) | 5 | 22,900 USD | Elementary (Lower Elementary) | Chicago campus, Lower Elementary (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 5 (Ages 6–7) | 6 | 23,800 USD | Elementary (Upper Elementary) | Chicago campus, Upper Elementary (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 6 (Ages 7–8) | 7 | 23,800 USD | Elementary (Upper Elementary) | Chicago campus, Upper Elementary (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 7 (Ages 8–9) | 8 | 26,300 USD | Middle School | Chicago campus, Middle School (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March; Middle School total includes Washington, D.C. capstone travel fee ($2,600) if applicable. |
| Year 8 (Ages 9–10) | 9 | 26,300 USD | Middle School | Chicago campus, Middle School (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 9 (Ages 10–11) | 10 | 26,300 USD | Middle School | Chicago campus, Middle School (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 10 (Ages 11–12) | 11 | 26,300 USD | Middle School | Chicago campus, Middle School (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March; 2,600 capstone travel fee included if applicable. |
| Year 11 (Ages 12–13) | 12 | 26,300 USD | Middle School | Chicago campus, Middle School (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Year 12 (Ages 13–14) | 13 | 26,300 USD | Middle School | Chicago campus, Middle School (8:00–3:00) for a 10-month academic year; 8 installments August–March. |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 100 USD | Application fee (new applicants only) |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 1,000 USD | Registration fee (new students only) |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application & Registration Fees | 0 USD | Application fee (new applicants only): USD 100; Registration fee (new students only): Chicago campus USD 1,000; Oak Park campus USD 600. |
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.
