GEMS World Academy Chicago is a preschool-grade 12 independent school located in the heart of downtown Chicago. GWAC is an International Baccalaureate school.

EFAC, the French-American School of Chicago offers the French Ministry of National Education’s scholastic program, integrated within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. The school covers all levels from Kindergarten to 12th grade (with certification through the French level CM2 and the opportunity to take the French section of the French Baccalauréat). EFAC is located in the dynamic and family-oriented Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Beacon Academy prepares students for higher-ed and beyond by helping them gain meaningful learning, real-world understanding, independence, and confidence. From the moment students arrive on campus they know they’re a part of something unique— a close-knit community, a personalized academic journey, and exceptional life and learning experiences. This is college prep reimagined.

The Lycée Français de Chicago has been providing a world-class education to American and international students since 1995. Beginning in pre-K and continuing through grade 12, students thrive in a unique multicultural, dual-language learning environment where instruction is provided in French and English. LFC's curricula culminates in world renowned diploma programs. Students can choose to follow either the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program, both highly regarded for their rigor and strength in preparing students for university and beyond. The IB program is offered to students in grades 9–12.

Daystar Academy empowers students to positively impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education. Daystar is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB program in grades PK-12. Technology, school supplies, learning excursions and learning expeditions (including high school travel) is included in tuition. 60% of Daystar families receive financial aid and pay tuition on a sliding scale.

DePaul College Prep is a coeducational college preparatory Catholic high school offering Chicago’s college-bound students a 21st century approach to education and a close-knit school family that values each student as a person of promise and potential.

St. Matthias School is a Catholic, IB World school that is committed to welcoming everyone and to creating a love of lifelong learning in its students. SMS is dedicated to developing faith centered, service oriented, compassionate global citizens through a program of differentiated, interdisciplinary, and rigorous inquiry.

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park is an international primary school ages 15 months -11 years old. BISC-LP is part of Nord Anglia Education group.

The German International School Chicago is a private, non-profit IB World School that provides students with a bilingual, international education from Preschool through Grade 8.