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.
Families interested in applying to Kindergarten whose students birthdates are between 9/2/2018-12/31/2018 and are currently attending a certified Pre-K program, can apply for Early Admission to Kindergarten! Please read the Early Admission eligibility process and criteria and if it applies, the parent/guardian can proceed to apply online.
Familias interesadas en aplicar al Kínder con fecha de nacimiento entre 9/2/2018-12/31/2018 y actualmente asisten a un programa certificado de Pre-Kínder, ¡pueden aplicar para Admisión Temprana al Kínder! Por favor lea el proceso y criterios de elegibilidad de Admisión Temprana y si aplica, el padre/tutor puede proceder a aplicar en línea.
GoCPS timeline has been released for the 2023-2024 school year!
Friday, March 24, 2023- Round 1 offers released
Friday, April 14, 2023-Deadline to accept or decline seat
Monday, April 24, 2023-Rolling Waitlist Opens
Chicago International Charter School
11 E. Adams St., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 651-5001
Limited seats are available for the 2022-2023 school year! Click Online Application to begin the application process for your student!
Chicago International Charter School
11 E. Adams St., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 651-5001
The following CICS campuses have limited open seats available for the grades noted. Parents may apply for other grade levels not noted and will be added to the waitlist in the order it is received:
CICS Avalon (Kg, 1st, 3rd)
Call 773-721-0858 for more information
CICS Basil (Kg, 3rd, 5th)
Call 773-778-9455 for more information
CICS Irving Park (1st, 3rd, 4th)
Call 773-433-5000 for more information
CICS Lloyd Bond (KG, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th)
Call 773-468-1300 for more information
CICS Prairie (Kg, 1st)
Call 773-928-0480 for more information
CICS Wrightwood (KG, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th)
Call 773-434-4575 for more information
Enrollment for CICS High Schools is closed for the school year.
It is recommended to apply for the 2023-2024 school year.