Admissions
Tuition & Fees
2022-2023 School Year
2022-2023 Tuition
Additional Fees
Tuition Reductions
| Program | Standard Tuition | Corporate Tuition* |
| Preschool Part-Day (8:00am-1:00pm) | $16,000 | $28,000 |
| Preschool Full-Day (8:00am-3:00pm) | $18,800 | $30,000 |
| Grades K-8 (8:00am-3:00pm) | $18,800 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees
| Admission Fee | $200 for new students only (due with application) |
| New Family Fee | $2,000 for new families only (due with 1st tuition installment) |
| Field Trip Fee | $75 for students in Preschool $100 for students in Grades K-4 $200 for students in Grades 5-8 (all due with 1st tuition installment) |
Tuition Reductions
| Sibling Reductions | $1,000 tuition reduction for the second child enrolled at GISC. For every additional child, the tuition is reduced by one-third of the original rate. |
2023-2024 School Year
2023-2024 Tuition
Additional Fees
Tuition Reductions
| Program | Standard Tuition | Corporate Tuition* |
| Preschool Part-Day (8:00am-1:00pm) | $17,250 | $29,400 |
| Preschool Full-Day (8:00am-3:00pm) | $19,740 | $31,500 |
| Grades K-8 (8:00am-3:00pm) | $19,740 | $31,500 |
Additional Fees
| Admission Fee | $200 for new students only (due with application) |
| New Family Fee | $2,000 for new families only (due with 1st tuition installment) |
| Field Trip Fee | $75 for students in Preschool $100 for students in Grades K-4 $200 for students in Grades 5-8 (all due with 1st tuition installment) |
| Fast Track German Language Program (FTGLP) Fee | $4,000 per student in Grades 3-6 |
Tuition Reductions
| Sibling Reductions | $1,000 tuition reduction for the second child enrolled at GISC. For every additional child, the tuition is reduced by one-third of the original rate. |
A non-refundable $1,000 tuition deposit is due with student registration. The balance of the tuition is paid in two installments on July 1 and November 1. Monthly payment plans are available with a 1% surcharge to total tuition, payable with the first installment.
*Corporate tuition applies when tuition is paid by a parent’s employer.
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Enrollment Timeline
- March 31: Financial Aid Applications due
- March 31: Re-Enrollment Contracts due
- April 15: New Student Applications due
Students applying later than April 15 may be placed on our waitlist and admitted in the order of their applications. -
Financial Aid
We are committed to making our individualized, bilingual, international education available to as many families as possible. Our mission is to help our students become thoughtful, well-rounded global citizens, and this begins with making GISC accessible to everyone, ensuring that our community represents learners of all economic backgrounds. We provide financial assistance to families on a case-by-case basis.Contact our Admissions Office at admissions@germanschoolchicago.com for information on our Financial Aid program. Please note Financial Aid takes into consideration a family’s entire financial situation, including household income, family size, expenses, assets, liabilities, and more.Tuition is revised every school year following the decision of the Board of Trustees.
1726 W Berteau Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 880-8812 | info@germanschoolchicago.com
German International School Chicago is a pre-K through 8th grade school that prepares students to become well-rounded, creative, and responsible global citizens. We provide students with a rigorous German-English bilingual education in a supportive and individualized learning environment.
