Winnetka waiting list in effect: apply soon for a spot in the Fall
Winnetka waiting list in effect: apply soon for a spot in the Fall
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*.
PK3, PK4 & K “Cycle 1” in the French system.
What do you need to provide?
1st to 6th grade
“Cycle 2” and “Cycle 3” in the French system.
What do you need to provide?
7th to 12th grade
“Cycle 4” and "Cycle 5" in the French system
What do you need to provide?
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. This cost (about 1000 Euros) is in additi
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.
IMPORTANT: Note that any late payment, without our agreement, can lead to late payment fees.
A non-refundable deposit of $3000 is due with the enrollment agreement to secure your child's spot.
The first tier is due no later than April 15, or at sign up if after this date.
The second tier is due no later than August 1st, just before school starts.
The third tier is due no later than November 15, during the school year.
LA PETITE ÉCOLE DE CHICAGO offers a Sibling discount of 10% reduction applicable to siblings for the second child and on. However, this discount is not applicable for a family with a scholarship.
Families may apply for needs-based scholarships each year. To apply for the scholarship, you must provide your two previous years of tax filings (Form 1040) for each parent or couple. Then, based on these documents, the Academic Committee will determine the level of scholarship. Finally, we will tell you the amount of the tuition reduction granted. You can then make your final decision.