Type
Day
School
British International School of Chicago, South Loop
Siviq Rank#103Chicago, IL • Day
DayIB Program
Enrollment
800
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
British International School of Chicago, South Loop (BISC-SL) 2025-26 profile: an independent, coeducational day school in downtown Chicago serving Nursery through Year 13, founded in 2001, with 800 students and 252 high school students. The school offers IGCSE in Grades 9-10/Years 10-11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12/Years 12-13, does not calculate/report GPAs, and does not use weighted grading or conventional ranking.
College Counseling
College counseling contacts include a Director of College Counseling and a College Counselor.
Advanced Coursework
IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10/Years 10 and 11; IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12/Years 12 and 13; students follow IB Diploma, IB Scholar, or College Prep routes.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
100th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 100% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
17th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 17% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
94th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 94% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 13
Profile
Academics
- IB Program
- Yes
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 42
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- The school focuses on individual growth rather than conventional ranking systems.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- BISC-SL does not use weighted grading; the school also does not calculate or report GPAs.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Executive Principal
Michael Henderson
Head of Secondary
Nicola Able
Head of IBDP
Laura Gilmartin
Head of IBDP
Ro Grainger
Curriculum & Academics
Sam Cosgrove
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Danika Nowak
College Counselor
Sam Aldredge
General school contact
School Contact
161 W. 9th Street, Chicago, IL 60605; www.bischicagosl.org
Institutional
Accreditations
member
Nord Anglia Education
Profile states BISC-SL is a proud member of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools; not stated as an accreditation.
IB Diploma Programme offered
International Baccalaureate
Profile includes IB curriculum and IB code; authorization status is not explicitly stated.
IGCSE curriculum offered
Cambridge IGCSE
Profile describes the International General Certificate of Secondary Education curriculum; accreditation status is not explicitly stated.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB
140666
UCAS
45910
IB code
3362
Printed as IB3362
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
British International School of Chicago, South Loop Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at British International School of Chicago, South Loop?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for British International School of Chicago, South Loop.
How many students are enrolled at British International School of Chicago, South Loop?
The current school profile reports about 800 students enrolled at British International School of Chicago, South Loop.
What grades does British International School of Chicago, South Loop offer?
British International School of Chicago, South Loop currently reports serving grades 13.
Where is British International School of Chicago, South Loop located?
British International School of Chicago, South Loop is located in Chicago, IL.
Is British International School of Chicago, South Loop a day school or a boarding school?
British International School of Chicago, South Loop is a private school.
Does British International School of Chicago, South Loop offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
The current profile does not list AP courses, but it does report that British International School of Chicago, South Loop offers the IB program.
Which colleges show up most often for British International School of Chicago, South Loop?
The current school profile highlights Barnard College as one of the top reported college destinations for British International School of Chicago, South Loop.
Does BISC-SL calculate GPAs or rank students?
No. The profile says BISC-SL does not calculate or report GPAs, does not use weighted grading, and focuses on individual growth rather than conventional ranking systems.
How does the upper-school curriculum work?
Students take IGCSE in Grades 9–10/Years 10–11, then move into the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12/Years 12–13. In the IB years, students follow one of three routes: IB Diploma, IB Scholar, or College Prep.
What were BISC-SL’s recent IB results?
In 2025, 23 students sat IB exams, all 23 passed, and the school reported a 100% IBDP pass rate. The average score was 31 points, compared with a 30.5 world average.
Who handles college counseling at BISC-SL?
The profile lists Danika Nowak as Director of College Counseling and Sam Aldredge as College Counselor.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | May 11, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Boarding Model • Boarding Status • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF www.nordangliaeducation.com/bisc-south-loop/-/media/chicago-south-loop/roxanne/final-school-profile-25-26.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Enrollment • Founded Year • Grades Served • Honors Program |
| Nord Anglia Schools | 80+ International Schools Worldwide www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Countries Represented |
| Nord Anglia Education | International Day & Boarding Schools www.nordangliaeducation.com | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | IB Program |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nordangliaeducation.com/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.nordangliaeducation.com/bisc-south-loop/-/media/chicago-south-loop/roxanne/final-school-profile-25-26.pdf | page_scan |
| Admissions | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/admissions#admissions-process | supplemental_backfill |
| Nord Anglia Schools | 80+ International Schools Worldwide | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools | supplemental_backfill |
| International Schools in the Americas | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/americas | supplemental_backfill |
| International Schools in Asia | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/asia | supplemental_backfill |
| International Schools in Europe | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/europe | supplemental_backfill |
| About the Nord Anglia family | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/about-nord-anglia | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | www.nordangliaeducation.com | existing |
| International Schools in the Middle East | Nord Anglia Education | www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/middle-east | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 13 | Founded in 2001, the British International School of Chicago, South Loop (BISC-SL) is a leading, independent coeducational day school for students from Nursery through Year 13. |
| Lowest Grade | 13 | 13 |
| Highest Grade | 13 | 13 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 13 |
| Boarding Status | Day | BISC-SL is a leading, independent coeducational day school for students from Nursery through Year 13. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | BISC-SL is a leading, independent coeducational day school for students from Nursery through Year 13. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 800 | 800 STUDENTS |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 2001 | Founded in 2001 |
| School Leadership | - | Michael Henderson, Executive Principal, [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Danika Nowak, Director of College Counseling, [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | As a proud member of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools... |
| School Codes | - | CEEB 140666 UCAS 45910 IB3362 |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | Yes | The IB Diploma Programme at BISC-SL offers students in Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13) a dynamic and challenging education... |
| Honors Program | Yes | IB Scholar Students study six IB subjects at Standard Level honors or Higher Level. Students may choose a max of 3 HL courses. |
| Advanced Course Notes | IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10/Years 10 and 11; IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12/Years 12 and 13; students follow IB Diploma, IB Scholar, or College Prep routes. | BISC-SL students in Grades 9 and 10 (Years 10 and 11) pursue the IGCSE... The IB Diploma Programme at BISC-SL offers students in Grades 11 and 12 (Years 12 and 13)... follow one of three IB course routes. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | College counseling contacts include a Director of College Counseling and a College Counselor. | Danika Nowak, Director of College Counseling... Sam Aldredge, College Counselor |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | Barnard College; Bates College; Boston University; Brown University; Carnegie Mellon University; Case Western Reserve University; Colby College; Colgate University; College of the Holy Cross; Columbia University; Cornell University; Emory University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Grinnell College; Harvard University; Harvey Mudd College; Imperial College London; Indiana University; Johns Hopkins University; King's College London; Lafayette College; Lehigh University; Macalester College; McGill University; New York University; Northeastern University; Northwestern University; Pomona College; Pratt Institute; Princeton University; Purdue University; Reed College; Rhodes College; Savannah College of Art and Design; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Southern Methodist University; Stanford University; Syracuse University; The New School; The University of Edinburgh; Trinity College; Tufts University; Tulane University of Louisiana; University College London; University of California-Berkeley; University of California-Davis; University of California-Los Angeles; University of California-San Diego; University of Chicago; University of Exeter; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; University of Liverpool; University of Miami; University of Michigan; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; University of Notre Dame; University of Oxford; University of Southern California; University of the Arts London; University of Virginia; University of Warwick; University of Wisconsin; Vanderbilt University; Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Wake Forest University; Washington University in St. Louis; Wesleyan University |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 42 | our diverse student body represents over 42 nationalities |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | The school focuses on individual growth rather than conventional ranking systems. | we prioritize a holistic approach to education, focusing on each student's individual growth and achievements rather than conventional ranking or weighted grading systems. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | The school focuses on individual growth rather than conventional ranking systems. |
| Weighted Grades | No | rather than conventional ranking or weighted grading systems |
| Weighted Grades Policy | BISC-SL does not use weighted grading; the school also does not calculate or report GPAs. | Unlike traditional U.S. high schools, we do not calculate or report GPAs... rather than conventional ranking or weighted grading systems. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Profile identifies BISC-SL as an independent coeducational day school.; No applicant, admit, yield, SAT, or ACT data reported; admissions pressure cannot be assessed.; Academic program includes IGCSE in Grades 9-10/Years 10-11 and IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12/Years 12-13, with IB Diploma, IB Scholar, and College Prep routes.; 2025 IB results: 23 IB exam students, 31 average points versus 30.5 world average, and 100% IBDP pass rate.; Testing policy is not reported.; College counseling contacts include a Director of College Counseling and a College Counselor.; Student body represents over 42 nationalities.; Financial-aid participation is not reported.; College outcomes are reported as university acceptances for 2023-2025, including selective U.S., U.K., and international institutions, but without matriculation counts or shares. |