Pulaski International School of Chicago

United States, Chicago

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Conditions
Kindergarten (K)	5	150 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026; CPS resident; no tuition. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay. Chromebook technology fee not applicable for K.
Grade 1	6	150 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026; CPS resident; no tuition. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay. Chromebook technology fee not applicable for Grade 1.
Grade 2	7	150 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026; CPS resident; no tuition. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay. Chromebook technology fee not applicable for Grade 2.
Grade 3	8	150 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026; CPS resident; no tuition. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay. Chromebook technology fee not applicable for Grade 3.
Grade 4	9	150 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026; CPS resident; no tuition. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay. Chromebook technology fee not applicable for Grade 4.
Grade 5	10	200 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026 plus Chromebook technology fee for students issued a school Chromebook. Total annual per student = 150 + 50 = 200. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay.
Grade 6	11	200 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026 plus Chromebook technology fee for students issued a school Chromebook. Total annual per student = 150 + 50 = 200. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay.
Grade 7	12	200 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026 plus Chromebook technology fee for students issued a school Chromebook. Total annual per student = 150 + 50 = 200. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay.
Grade 8	13	200 USD	Annual school fee per student for 2025–2026 plus Chromebook technology fee for students issued a school Chromebook. Total annual per student = 150 + 50 = 200. Payable at start of school year via Illinois e-Pay.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 USD	There is no application fee to enroll at Pulaski International School of Chicago for CPS resident enrollment (neighborhood, lottery, or Regional Gifted for EL programs).

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 USD	Boarding not applicable; no separate enrollment fee beyond the above school and tech fees.

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Apollo After School (optional, vendor-run)	0 USD	Monthly rates; billed by Apollo. Not included in base school fees. Examples (2025–2026): Before & After Care (BC&AC) 429/month; After Care (AC) 317/month; Before Care (BC) 135/month.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application fees
- There is no application fee to enroll at Pulaski International School of Chicago for neighborhood, lottery, or Regional Gifted for EL program applications.

Tuition fees by year group
- Pulaski International School of Chicago is a Chicago Public School (K–8). There is no tuition charged for enrollment in the school for resident students.

Per-student school fees and classroom/technology fees (published amounts)
- Annual school fee: USD 150 per student (K–8) for the 2025–2026 school year, payable at the start of the school year. This fee is used for agendas, classroom instructional materials, subscriptions, technology repairs, recess equipment, and to support field trip fees for students who need assistance. All school fees are collected via the district e-pay system.
- 5th–8th grade technology fee: USD 50 for students issued a school Chromebook. This technology fee covers repair costs for accidental damage; replacement-cost examples cited by the school include an AC power adapter USD 25, screen USD 50, battery USD 25, and a full Chromebook replacement USD 250.

Optional program fees and recurring charges
- Before- and After‑School Care (optional, vendor-run): Apollo After School operates the on-site before/aftercare program and publishes monthly fees (example 2025–2026 rates shown below):
- Before & After Care (BC&AC) for K–8, 5 days: USD 429.00 / month.
- After Care (AC) for K–8, 5 days: USD 317.00 / month.
- Before Care (BC) for K–8, 5 days: USD 135.00 / month.
- PK-specific BC&AC and AC monthly rates are higher (examples listed on the Apollo site).
- Apollo also charges a one‑time registration fee ($25 early registration; $50 after the early period) and applies late‑pickup fees and other program-specific charges as described in their parent handbook/FAQ.
- Field trips and some extracurricular activities: the school may request additional, event‑specific fees for field trips or paid extracurriculars; families are asked to return consent and payment when trips are scheduled. If a family cannot afford a requested fee, the school asks that parents notify the teacher or main office (the annual school fee helps underwrite some needs-based support).
- School supplies and grade-level supply lists: families are expected to provide items on printed supply lists for each grade; some standard items are funded through the school fee but additional personal supplies are the family's responsibility.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fee billing: the published schedule for the 2025–2026 year shows the school fee to be paid by September 15 (payment collected at start of school year). The school allows families who cannot meet the deadline to make special arrangements with the main office. All school fees are paid through the Illinois e‑Pay system for Pulaski.
- Technology fee: collected at the start of the school year (instructions appear in forms/handbook and families are asked to return the fee by the second week of school or make arrangements with the main office).
- Apollo After School billing: billing for Apollo is processed monthly; Apollo states that each billing cycle's invoice is due 10 days after the bill is issued and that cancellations take effect at the end of the current paid billing cycle. Apollo does not prorate unused days within a paid billing cycle.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable to Pulaski International School of Chicago (K–8 neighborhood public school).

Other routine costs families should expect
- Grade‑level supply lists and occasional replacement items (pencils, notebooks, art supplies, etc.).
- Optional spirit wear or Pulaski spirit clothing (Pulaski spirit wear is encouraged and may be available for purchase). Pulaski does not require a uniform; the student handbook describes a dress code and encourages Pulaski spirit wear.
- Potential fees for certain optional or third‑party after‑school classes or enrichment providers (costs set by those vendors).

Refunds, waivers, and fee assistance
- Fee waivers and income information: Pulaski collects the Family Income Information Form (FIIF). Families who qualify under district rules may be eligible for a CPS fee waiver for school fees; families should contact the main office about applying for a fee waiver or making special arrangements for payment. The school's handbook and required‑forms pages identify the FIIF and the CPS fee‑waiver process as the mechanism for fee relief.
- After‑school program refunds and cancellations (Apollo): Apollo's published policy states cancellations take effect at the end of the current paid billing cycle; if a payment was made before the billing cycle began, a refund may be issued but cancellations made after the billing date are subject to a 5% cancellation fee. Apollo does not offer prorated refunds for unused days within a paid billing cycle.

Accepted payment methods and how to pay
- School fees and technology fees: Pulaski accepts online payments via the Illinois e‑Pay portal (IL e‑Pay / magic.collectorsolutions). The school specifically notes the ability to accept credit/debit card payments through the e‑Pay system. Families are instructed to use the e‑Pay portal for school fees and field trip payments.
- Apollo After School: Apollo accepts online payments through its registration/billing platform; receipts are emailed and account statements are available through the Apollo parent account. Apollo provides options to register and pay online and publishes its registration fee and billing terms.

Summary statements parents should note
- There is no tuition or application fee for attending Pulaski as a CPS K–8 student; however, the school collects a modest annual school fee per student (published at USD 150 for the 2025–2026 year) and a separate 5th–8th grade technology fee for Chromebook users (USD 50). Optional before/after care and vendor-run enrichment have separate monthly charges that are billed directly by the vendor (Apollo). School fees and related small charges are payable through the district e‑Pay system; fee‑waiver options exist for qualifying families.

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Instructs in English, Spanish

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Ages 4 - 14 years

Type Co-educational

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Pulaski International School of Chicago is a public International Baccalaureate World School within Chicago Public Schools, serving students ages 4 to 14. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with English as the language of instruction. The curriculum includes Math, Performing Arts, Physical and Health Education, MYP Design, and Spanish Language Acquisition, delivered through project-based instruction, differentiated teaching, with biliteracy and cross-cultural understanding. Language teachers provide weekly updates to families. A distinctive feature is the Regional Gifted Center for English Language Learners, with Spanish as the primary language and English language support, delivering accelerated reading and math while aligning with the IB framework for all students. The Biliteracy Seal is supported through an associated exam. The arts program covers Art, Music, and Design, and field trips extend learning across disciplines. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning within a bilingual, cross-cultural environment.

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