simple et raisonnable
Tuition & financial aid
We serve all francophone or francophile populations and keep our tuition fees simple and reasonable. Our French school is affordable compared to other private schools or daycares in Chicago and covers 11 months of the year.
Preschool & Early Elementary
PK3 to 3rd grade — “Cycles 1 & 2” in the French system
$21,000 / year
What do you need to provide?
- Snack & Lunch
- Bottle of water
- Indoor shoes
- Uniform and one spare at school
- An apron or old shirt for art class
- Fountain pen (from 1st grade)
Upper Elementary
4th to 6th grade — “Cycle 3” in the French system
$15,000 / year
What do you need to provide?
- Fountain pen
- Compass
- Snack & Lunch
- Bottle of water
- Indoor shoes
- Uniform and one spare at school
- An apron or old shirt for art class
Middle School
7th to 9th grade — “Cycle 4”, le Collège
$15,000 / year
What do you need to provide?
- A laptop computer is loaned by the school during the school year
- Fountain pen
- Compass
- Snack & Lunch
- Bottle of water
- Indoor shoes
- Uniform and one spare at school
High School
10th to 12th grade — le Lycée
$18,000 / year
What do you need to provide?
- A laptop computer is loaned by the school during the school year
- Fountain pen
- Compass
- Snack & Lunch
- Bottle of water
- Indoor shoes
- Uniform and one spare at school
Beginning in 10th grade, you will also be expected to enroll your child with the CNED so that your child's grades can be validated by the French Ministry of Education (about 1,000 euros, in addition).
When and how to pay?
You can pay the tuition with a single payment or follow our 3 installment payments. In this case, you must send the payments following the schedule. Note that any late payment, without our agreement, can lead to late payment fees.
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Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement to secure your child's spot.
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1st Tier — April
Due no later than April 15, or at sign up if after this date.
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2nd Tier — August
Due no later than August 1st, just before school starts.
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3rd Tier — November
Due no later than November 15, during the school year.
pour toutes les familles
Financial aid & discounts
Sibling discount
La Petite École de Chicago offers a sibling discount of 10% reduction applicable to siblings for the second child and on. This discount is not available for children not paying full tuition (pro rated due to late start or on scholarship).
Needs-based scholarship
Families may apply for needs-based scholarships each year. To apply, you must provide your two previous years of tax filings (Form 1040) for each parent or couple. Based on these documents, the Academic Committee will determine the level of scholarship, and we will tell you the amount of the tuition reduction granted. You can then make your final decision.
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Questions about tuition or applying for a scholarship?
Call us and we'll walk you through the payment schedule and the scholarship application.
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