Chicago International Charter School (CICS) is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status or disability status. When we receive more applications for a school than seats available, students are enrolled in our campuses via a fair, random lottery. This ensures all students have an equal opportunity to enroll at the campuses of their parents' or guardians' choosing. All CICS schools are charter public and tuition free.
For more information, please see our FAQs section or call (312) 651-5000.
Chicago International Charter School
11 E. Adams St., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 651-5001
If interested in applying for a transfer to a CICS school for 1st-12th grades, a transfer application must be submitted.
Transfer applications are available at the campus main office or click the button below to download a transfer application.
Please note transfers are not a guarantee as it is determined on seat availability. Families will be contacted as seats become available.
The Transfer Waitlist closes on Friday, August 27, 2021.
The following CICS campuses have limited seats available:
CICS Basil (KG-6th)
Call 773-778-9455 for more information
CICS Bucktown (KG)
Call 773-645-3321 for more information
CICS Irving Park (KG)
Call 773-433-5000 for more information
CICS Lloyd Bond (KG- 3rd, 5th)
Call 773-468-1300 for more information
CICS Loomis (KG-2nd)
Call 773-429-8955 for more information
CICS Longwood (3rd-5th)
Call 773-429-8955 for more information
CICS Washington Park (KG)
Call 773-347-0200 for more information
CICS Wrightwood (KG)
Call 773-434-4575 for more information
CICS 9th Grade transfer window opens on Friday, November 6 - Friday, November 13, 2020.
If interested, you will need to contact the CICS high schools listed below that have 9th grade seats available to enroll your student.
CICS Longwood (9th-12th)
Call 773-238-5330 for more information
CICS Ralph Ellison (9th-12th)
Call 773-478-4434 for more information
Chicago International Charter School
11 E. Adams St., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 651-5001