Admissions
Tuition & Fees
2025-2026 School Year
2025-2026 Tuition
Corporate Tuition
About Corporate Tuition
When an employer assumes responsibility for an employee’s child’s tuition, the following exclusive benefits are available to the family and the employer:
Additional Fees
Tuition Reductions
| Program | Standard Tuition |
| Preschool Part-Day (8:00am-1:00pm) | $17,400 |
| Preschool Full-Day (8:00am-3:00pm) | $20,900 |
| Grades K-8 (8:00am-3:00pm) | $21,740 |
Corporate Tuition
| Program | Corporate Tuition |
| Preschool Part-Day (8:00am-1:00pm) | $22,400 |
| Preschool Full-Day (8:00am-3:00pm) | $25,900 |
| Grades K-8 (8:00am-3:00pm) | $26,740 |
When an employer assumes responsibility for an employee’s child’s tuition, the following exclusive benefits are available to the family and the employer:
- Guaranteed spot at any time (if student meets admission requirements)
- Flexible withdrawal in case of relocation – prorated tuition based on attendance
- First-time enrollment deposit is required; no upfront deposit required when re-enrolling
- No late enrollment or administrative fees
- Customized payment plans at no additional charge
- No finance charges on account balances
Additional Fees
| Admission Fee | $200 for new students only (due with application) |
| New Family Fee (Grades K-8) | $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 |
| GPG Membership Fee | $60 per student |
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 $1,500 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 2.5% 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 15: Re-Enrollment Contracts due
- March 15: New Student Enrollment Contracts due
- March 31: Financial Aid Applications due
Students applying later than March 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 | +1-773-857-3000 | info [at] germanschoolchicago.com
German International School Chicago (GISC) is an IB World School that prepares students to become well-rounded, creative, and responsible global citizens. Located in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood, GISC provides students with a German-English bilingual education in a supportive and individualized learning environment. GISC graduates are prepared academically and socially to succeed in an increasingly global world. Now enrolling Preschool to 8th Grade.
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