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.

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

Daystar Academing is offering a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education to Chicago’s students.
Daystar is an authorized International Baccalaureate School.

With convenient access to family-friendly neighborhoods and renowned cultural landmarks, British International School Chicago South Loop school is the only private school in Chicago offering personalized education to students ages 3 to 18 under one roof. Our Highest Quality Learning approach combined with the finest teachers in the world raise the ambitions of every child through personalized instruction and international curriculum. At our school, students become inspired within a culture of international diversity and respect. The school day is an engaging combination of exciting and fun, and serious and focused, enabling students to Be Ambitious in and out of the classroom.

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.

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.

Beacon Academy brings together independent school best practices and challenging curriculum with the independence, freedom, and student-centered methods of Montessori. It is also an International Baccalaureate school.

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.