Where do the families of South Loop come from?
Our families come from all around Chicago, including South Loop, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Wicker Park, and Pilsen. We offer a bus from Lincoln Park. As a parent, how can I get involved? South Loop encourages every parent to take an active role in school life and events.
How do I access the parent module for Genesis?
Click above to access the parent module. We are happy to announce the Parent Module for Genesis, the online student information system, is now available to all parents. This web-based system will enable you to access your student’s grades, attendance, and other important information from any computer with an Internet connection.
What is the class size at South Loop?
Our class sizes range from 12–22 depending on the year group. Our student–teacher ratio is 9:1. What languages do you offer, and when do they start? South Loop offers French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin.
How many students are in a class, and what is the student–teacher ratio?
Our class sizes range from 12–22 depending on the year group. Our student–teacher ratio is 9:1.
What languages do you offer, and when do they start?
South Loop offers French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. Spanish and French instruction spans from Nursery to Year 6. In Middle and High School, st...
Are you a selective school?
South Loop is academically non-selective, because we believe no one has a limit to their potential or ability. When considering applicants, we look...
How is your approach to teaching different from other schools’?
South Loop implements Nord Anglia Education’s “Be Ambitious” approach to teaching. We are committed to developing children’s minds and relationship...
Do you have provisions for children with special educational needs?
South Loop is an inclusive school. We understand not all children find it easy to learn. That’s why our Learning Support department provides target...
Where do your families live, and do you provide school buses?
Our families come from all around Chicago, including South Loop, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Wicker Park, and Pilsen. We offer a bus from...
As a parent, how can I get involved?
South Loop encourages every parent to take an active role in school life and events. We offer Parent Representative roles to focus on building rela...
How does the school communicate with parents?
South Loop stays in touch with parents through an array of mediums:• face-to-face conversations, either at formally planned Parent Consultations or...
Is a school lunch provided, and where is the food sourced from and made?
The cafeteria is run by Quest Foods Management Services, who adhere to only the highest standards of food hygiene and preparation. Students may cho...
Meet Our Principal
We welcome families of all nationalities who wish their children to be educated in an internationally-minded and learning-focused environment. We stay true to our core values, have high standards for children, and offer them a wealth of academic and extracurricular activities.
Our Community
At British International School of Chicago, South Loop, we welcome parents and students to get involved in our thriving school community and offer several opportunities for involvement.
BISC - South Loop Academic Calendar 2021-2022
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