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How do I apply to a Civitas Education Partners campus?
Civitas Education Partners (CEP) manages campuses for Chicago International Charter Schools.
CICS Northtown Academy - High School
CICS Ralph Ellison High School
CICS Wrightwood Elementary School
Students and families who are interested applying should go to the Chicago International Charter School website
Apply by Paper: Download Elementary Paper Application
Download High School Paper Application
Chicago International Charter School Enrollment Facts:
No tuition fee to attend.
No entrance exams are required.
One application for high school and one application for elementary school for all Chicago campuses.
Chicago International Charter School is open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or disability status.
Students are assigned to our campuses via a fair, random lottery, which ensures all students have an equal opportunity to enroll at the campuses of their parents' or guardians' choosing.
For more information, please see our Enrollment FAQ's section or call (312) 651-5000.
Please mail or drop off all applications to:
Chicago International Charter School
11 East Adams St., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60603
Does CEP only accept certain students? How can I enroll my child in a CEP School?
CEP believes that all students should be prepared for success in college, the workplace, and life. We firmly believe that the background of our students is not the determining factor in how far they will go in life. That said, all CEP schools are tuition-free open enrollment, college preparatory public schools. Students must be Chicago residents and are accepted regardless of background or academic record via a student lottery held in February.
To view specific application requirements, please see the information for the campus you're interested in: