Explore CICS Bucktown
Interested in learning more about CICS Bucktown? Join us for one of our upcoming on-site opportunities! Attend a CICS Bucktown Open House to learn more about our curriculum, meet our staff, and experience our community for yourself!
Upcoming Prospective Family Open House: Tuesday, March 11 at 5pm
Schedule a Prospective Family Tour for a brief introduction into what makes CICS Bucktown special! Explore our classrooms via a guided tour with a staff member and learn about our personalized learning curriculum and supportive community. Schedule your visit today and see how we inspire students to learn, grow, and thrive!
Apply Now!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 school year. An application may be completed for all students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Our Open Enrollment period is from October 7 through March 21, 2025! If more applications are received than seats available, a public lottery will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Families will be notified of admission status within two (2) weeks of the lottery.
Did you know... we offer transportation?
Reach out to a member of our team to learn more about opportunities to ride the bus! Interested in transportation? Please contact Mrs. Cabrales at lcabrales@distinctiveschools.org.
Take a Tour!
Call our office at (773) 645-3321 to schedule a tour!
Enrollment Facts
Chicago International Charter School is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or disability status
No entrance exams
No tuition required
Entrance Requirements
Submit a completed CICS application before the deadline to be entered into the lottery.
Submit a completed CICS application after the deadline to be put on the waiting list.
Reside in Chicago.
Kindergarten: Age five (5) by September 1.
Click here for more information, or call 312.651.5000. Chicago International Charter School is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or disability status
Early Admission Kindergarten Requirements
The deadline to submit for Early Admission Kindergarten application is Tuesday October 1, 2025. More information can be found in this overview document (or here in Spanish).