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LA PETITE ÉCOLE DE CHICAGO

(312) 721-1166

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    • FR
    • EN
    • Our programs
      • Preschool
      • Elementary school
      • L'Institut Bilingue
      • French for Adults
    • Summer Camp 2026
    • Our campuses
      • Winnetka
      • Chicago
    • Admissions
      • Apply
      • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • School Life
      • Life at LPEC
      • School calendar
      • Open Houses & Events
    • FAQ
    • Recrutement
LA PETITE ÉCOLE DE CHICAGO

(312) 721-1166

  • FR
  • EN
  • Our programs
    • Preschool
    • Elementary school
    • L'Institut Bilingue
    • French for Adults
  • Summer Camp 2026
  • Our campuses
    • Winnetka
    • Chicago
  • Admissions
    • Apply
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • School Life
    • Life at LPEC
    • School calendar
    • Open Houses & Events
  • FAQ
  • Recrutement

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

$21,000

PK3, PK4 & K “Cycle 1” in the French system.

What do you need to provide?

  • Lunch
  • Bottle of water
  • Indoor shoes
  • Uniform and one spare at school
  • An apron or old shirt for art class

Primary school

$21,000

1st to 6th grade

“Cycle 2” and “Cycle 3” in the French system.

What do you need to provide?

  • Fountain pen
  • Compass (cycle 3)
  • Snack & Lunch
  • Bottle of water
  • Indoor shoes
  • Uniform and one spare in school
  • An apron or old shirt for art class

Secondary school

$18,000

 7th to 12th grade

“Cycle 4” and "Cycle 5" in the French system

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 in school
  • An apron or old shirt for art class

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


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.


IMPORTANT: Note that any late payment, without our agreement, can lead to late payment fees.



Payment schedule

Deposit

1st Tier (April)

1st Tier (April)

 A non-refundable deposit of $3000 is due with the enrollment agreement to secure your child's spot. 

1st Tier (April)

1st Tier (April)

1st Tier (April)

 The first tier is due no later than April 15, or at sign up if after this date. 

2nd Tier (August)

3rd Tier (November)

3rd Tier (November)

 The second tier is due no later than August 1st, just before school starts. 

3rd Tier (November)

3rd Tier (November)

3rd Tier (November)

 The third tier is due no later than November 15, during the school year. 

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. However, this discount is not applicable for a family with a scholarship. 

Needs-based 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.

Apply for a scholarship

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