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The Ogden International School of Chicago - East Campus

United States, Chicago

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Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1857
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
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The Ogden International School of Chicago
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

The Ogden International School of Chicago is a public IB World School within the Chicago Public Schools system. It offers a continuous IB program from the Primary Years Programme (K–5) on East Campus, the Middle Years Programme (6–10) at Jenner Campus, and the Diploma Programme (11–12) at West Campus, serving students from ages 3 to 18. English is the primary instructional language, with Spanish available at East and Jenner and both Spanish and French offered at West, alongside Mandarin at the PYP level. A Language Policy provides mother-tongue support and bidirectional language development, with eighth graders able to switch Language Acquisition between French and Spanish when advancing. Honors courses begin in 6th grade across core subjects. The school operates campuses with Ogden Gardens—edible gardens that donate produce to families and participate in CPS Eat What You Grow. Extracurriculars include arts, languages, service, and sports, with emphasis on inquiry and collaboration.

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This campus is part of The Ogden International School of Chicago

24 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

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The Essentials

The Ogden International School of Chicago - East Campus has instruction in English.

Location
Ogden International operates on three campuses: East Campus at 24 W. Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610; Jenner Campus at 1119 N. Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60610; and West Campus at 1250 W. Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642. All campuses are served by the CTA by bus and train, and walking is encouraged. East Campus serves grades K–4; Jenner Campus serves grades 5–8 and PreK; West Campus serves grades 9–12.

Stages
Three campuses align with different school levels: East Campus grades K–4; Jenner Campus grades 5–8 and PreK; West Campus grades 9–12.

Type
Public school in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system; no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Hard of Hearing Program available; Special Education at East Campus provides IEPs and inclusion in the general education environment, with resource classes for language arts or math.

School day structure
East Campus: Early Entry 8:00 a.m.; School Hours 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Jenner Campus: Early Entry 8:15 a.m.; School Hours 8:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. West Campus: Early Entry 7:45 a.m.; School Hours 8:00 a.m.–3:10 p.m. (Wednesdays 8:00 a.m.–2:20 p.m.).

Bus service
CTA conveniently services all three campuses by bus and train; walking is encouraged where possible.
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Fees
Application fees
- There is no general application fee to enroll in Ogden International as a neighborhood student. High‑school applicants apply through the district GoCPS system; GoCPS itself does not charge a standard application tuition. Certain specialized admissions processes that require in‑person testing or acceleration assessments may carry a separate testing fee (for example, typical selective/acceleration testing fees appear in district guidance at levels such as USD 50 for residents and higher fees for non‑residents when applicable).

Tuition fees (by year group and terms)
- K–12 tuition: Ogden International is a Chicago Public School (neighborhood school for elementary; choice program for high school). There is no tuition charge for Chicago resident students to attend Ogden as a public school.
- Annual required student materials/fees (per student):
- East Campus (K–4): USD 150 per student per school year.
- Jenner Campus (PreK and Grades 5–8): USD 150 per student per school year.
- West Campus (Grades 9–12): USD 200 per student per school year.
- Per‑term breakdown: these amounts are required annual student fees (one payment that covers the school year); they are not listed as quarterly or per‑term tuition amounts on the school's published fee schedule. The Local School Council reviews the student fee schedule each year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The student materials/technology/supply fee is billed on an annual basis (a required annual student fee). Payment is collected for the school year and is the cost listed above per campus. The Local School Council reviews the schedule annually.
- Online payment is available through the school's e‑pay payment portal (one‑time payment option and account login provided). The payment portal is processed via the school's payment processor. Parents may use the e‑pay link to submit the required student fee payment for the school year.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable. Ogden International is a public K–12 neighborhood/choice school and does not offer boarding or charge boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, supplies, activities, etc.)
- School supply lists: families are expected to provide standard school supplies as listed on the school supply lists for each grade; supply lists are maintained and linked by grade level. Costs for these supplies vary by family choices and grade level.
- School merchandise / uniform options: Ogden operates a school shop for Ogden wear and spirit items; uniform/merchandise items are sold through the school shop and prices vary by item.
- Items explicitly covered by the required annual student fee include student materials and school supplies, instructional texts and consumables, student technology equipment and supplies, and expenses for school performances, events, and celebrations. Additional optional costs (for example, off‑campus field trips, optional extracurricular program fees, athletic event tickets or other optional purchases) may be charged separately; those optional charges are not included in the campus annual student fee.

Refund information and fee waivers
- Fee waivers: families have the right to request a waiver of the required student fee by completing the Family Information Income Form and submitting it to the main office at the student's Ogden campus; the school must send a response to a fee waiver request within 30 days.
- Refunds: no school‑level standard refund schedule for paid student fees is published on the school fee page. Refunds or reversals for payments made through the e‑pay portal are subject to the school's and the payment processor's payment and refund procedures; families should contact the school office or the payment portal support for specific refund requests and timelines. The e‑pay portal provides a one‑time payment option and an account login for online payments.

Fee payment options
- Online e‑pay portal: payments may be made via the school's Collector Solutions / e‑pay portal (one‑time payment or by logging in to an account). The payment portal is processed through the school's payment processor.
- Fee waiver application: families who cannot pay may apply for a waiver by completing the Family Information Income Form and submitting it to the main office (fee waiver requests must be answered within 30 days).

Summary (practical points for a parent entering data into a database)
- Tuition: USD 0 for resident students (public school).
- Required annual student fee (per student, per year): East USD 150; Jenner USD 150; West USD 200. These are billed as annual fees for the school year.
- Apply for a waiver using the Family Information Income Form; the school must respond within 30 days. Payments are accepted through the school's e‑pay portal (one‑time payment / account login).
Academics

The Ogden International School of Chicago - East Campus teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
The Ogden International School uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework across the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The primary language of instruction is English. Additional language instruction includes French (MYP and DP) and Spanish (DP), with ESL support and Spanish for Heritage Speakers. The Language Policy provides mother tongue support, accommodations for English learners, and opportunities for bidirectional language development; 8th graders moving to 9th grade can switch Language Acquisition between French and Spanish. DP courses are offered to high school students who qualify; Beginning in 6th grade, honors classes are offered that focus on English, math, history, science and foreign languages. The IB-aligned curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, inclusion, collaboration, growth, global-mindedness, and health and wellness.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-K and Kindergarten admissions (Ogden Elementary, neighborhood school). Ogden Pre-K is a Gold-Rated CPS early education program for three- or four-year-olds eligible if they are age-eligible on September 1. Kindergarten enrollment is for Chicago residents who are five years old on or before September 1, and most enrollment occurs in the summer; Accelerated Kindergarten placement is available via GoCPS. Schedule a PK tour to learn more, and prepare enrollment documentation in advance. Neighborhood boundary rules apply for enrollment at Ogden Elementary, and you can verify whether your address is within the Ogden attendance boundary using the CPS School Locator. Ogden Elementary 8th grade graduates are automatically accepted into Ogden High School, which is the only full-continuum pre-K–12 International Baccalaureate program in Chicago. ⓘ

Waitlist
2) Magnet/Selective Enrollment and other GoCPS waitlists. Waitlists are annually established by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designee for magnet schools and programs; they remain in effect until the end of the GoCPS school year and offers to waitlisted applicants are managed in waitlist order. For both entry-level and non-entry-level seats, siblings and staff preferences are used in waitlists, and principals may have limited discretionary seats only for selective enrollment high schools. Under the single-offer model, only one offer is made per round, there is no guarantee more than one round of admission will be necessary, and schools must contact waitlisted families in order of the established waitlists.
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