APPLY TODAY
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year. An application may be completed for all students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Open enrollment is from October 9 through March 29. If more applications are received than seats available, a public lottery will be held on Wednesday, April 10. Families will be notified of admission status within two (2) weeks.
Click Here to Apply Today.
Once the application is received, families will receive a confirmation email. The school team will then stay in touch with families around upcoming events, school information, and other special school communications.
EARLY KINDERGARTEN ADMISSION
Early Kindergarten Admission is available to students with a birthdate between September 2, 2019 and December 31, 2019. For more information on this process, click here.
EXPLORE
CICS Prairie will be hosting multiple events to provide prospective families a look into the wonderful community and educational experience of CICS Prairie!
School Presentation, Q&A, and Campus Tour
Meet Prairie’s school principal and team, learn more about our innovative programming, enjoy refreshments, and tour classes in-session! Join us on one of the following dates →
Friday, March 8 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday, April 16 @ 9:00am
Tuesday, May 21 @ 2:00pm
Enrollment Facts
Chicago International Charter School is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or disability status
No entrance exams
No tuition required
Entrance Requirements
Submit a completed CICS application before the deadline to be entered into the lottery.
Submit a completed CICS application after the deadline to be put on the waiting list.
Reside in Chicago.
Kindergarten: Age five (5) by September 1.
Click here for more information, or call 312.651.5000. Chicago International Charter School is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or disability status
Early Admission Kindergarten Requirements
The deadline to submit for Early Admission Kindergarten application is October 1, 2023. More information can be found in this overview document (or here in Spanish).