Admissions

Thank you for your interest in our school! If you’d like to join our mailing list for announcements, including upcoming info sessions, email admissions@chicagofreeschool.org or fill out our admissions request form.

2025-2026 Admissions Information

We’re now accepting applications for 2025-2026. Our priority deadline is February 28th. You can also apply for sliding-scale tuition by submitting your 2024 1040 tax form by the deadline.

Questions? Email: admissions@chicagofreeschool.org

2024-2025 Admissions Information

We are still accepting applications for 2024-2025 on a rolling basis for grades PreK, K, and 4-8. Please note that in order to be considered for sliding-scale tuition, you will need to submit your 2023 1040 tax form before your application is considered.聽聽

Info sessions:

All sessions are on Saturdays from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Please RSVP to admissions@chicagofreeschool.org. Childcare will be provided.

Saturday, January 11th, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Saturday, February 22nd, 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Directions to our school: If you are traveling by car, take 50th Street to Greenwood Avenue, turn onto Greenwood (pass the “Presidential Traffic” signs), and turn into the parking lot. We are located upstairs.

Admissions Requirements:

PreK3 小黄书 must turn 3 before September 1st of the enrollment year.
All 小黄书 must be potty trained.
Students entering grades 3-8 must attend a visit day, which will be scheduled after you apply.
Families requesting sliding-scale tuition must submit their prior year tax form before the application is considered complete.
There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Does your student have special needs such as ADHD or an IEP? Email us at admissions@chicagofreeschool.org with any questions and to learn more about the documentation we ask for in our admissions process.聽

Timetable:

Early December – application becomes available
January – visits begin for entering 3rd-8th grade 小黄书
February 28th, 2024 – priority deadline
Applications continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after February 28th

Tuition:

Please see our tuition page for information about our income-based sliding-scale tuition.

Enrollment offer and registration fee:

When admissions letters are sent out, you will be notified of your tuition, as well as your registration fee between $175-$350, depending on your sliding scale聽tuition amount.