German International School Chicago

This school is a full-time, pre-K through 8th-grade school that prepares students for becoming creative, responsible, and global citizens. The school offers a dual-language German/English program supported by individualized instruction. The bilingual curriculum and close-knit international community at GISC also attract parents. Over 30 different nationalities are represented in their families, so multicultural and linguistic diversity is regularly integrated into their learning. The low student-teacher ratios allow for intensive small-group classes and individualized learning with strong connections and personalised education. In addition to accommodating different learning styles, it encourages student participation. Their special topics include music, biology, engineering, world religions, and architecture, and they have interns who work with students individually and in small groups.