Appply Now GCE High SchoolYou have discovered GCE Chicago High School, a learning community dedicated to the education and development of global citizens who will thrive in and beyond university, gap year programs, and professional internships. Please watch this 3-minute admissions stop-motion video by a GCE student.

Mission:
GCE H.S.’s mission is to cultivate global citizens capable of producing meaningful change in the world by building a laboratory for learning that demonstrates innovative, scalable, and sustainable models for 21st century learning.

Vision:
GCE H.S.’s vision is design, test, and refine the Model for Learning in GCE Chicago HS, then share successful programs through community and corporate partnerships, educator training workshops, and curriculum distribution for public enjoyment.

Accreditation:
GCE H.S. is registered with the Illinois State Board of Education. GCE H.S. is also a Premium Subscriber with NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools). GCE is also in pursuit of recognition/membership from the following association/governing body: NIPSA (National Independent Private School Association). NIPSA is the “only [association] for educators who are also entrepreneurs.”

Application Checklist for 9th through 12th Grades.

Student Shadow Day
All students who wish to explore or apply to GCE H.S. are required to shadow for a half day (8:50am-12:40pm). A free lunch, provided by GCE partner, Whole Foods, will be included as part of the experience. We encourage 9th grade applicants to shadow during the late fall of their 8th grade year. Shadow days are available on Mondays and Wednesdays. To schedule a shadow day, please contact Kimberly Neill, Admissions Advisor, at kimberly.neill@gcechicago.com or 312.643.0991.

Admissions Process
The Admissions staff works collaboratively with the faculty, school counselor, and director, to facilitate an admissions process that is professional, meaningful and pedagogically sound. The most important criterion is that the family value and support the GCE educational philosophy.  It is also important to ascertain if we will be able to meet the needs of the student and the expectations of the family. Students who have a desire to learn and to help others learn are most likely to thrive in the high school.

Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee. In all cases, applicants and their families are required to interview with the admissions committee. The interview is conducted with the admissions advisor, high school faculty, school counselor, and the director. Interviews involve both the applicant and his/her parents or guardians and range in length from 45 to 75 minutes. There will be ample time for questions and discussion.

Admission decisions are made by the admissions committee. In order to receive a decision, the applicant must submit all required admissions documents to the admissions committee. Notification will be sent in writing within 30 days of receipt of a complete application or as soon as possible once a decision has been made for late or mid-year applicants.

You have discovered GCE Chicago High School, a learning community dedicated to the education and development of global citizens who will thrive in and beyond university, gap year programs, and professional internships. Please watch this 3-minute admissions stop-motion video by a GCE student.

GCE Prerequisite Course (required):
Applicants who are accepted into GCE HS are required to participate in a summer prerequisite course. The purpose of the course is to prepare incoming students with the foundations they need in order to be ready to succeed at GCE. Click here to learn more.

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For more information, please contact: Kimberly Neill, Admissions Advisor, at 312.643.0991 or kimberly.neill@gcechicago.com.

All admission materials should be submitted directly to GCE HS. If you have a problem with the online application, please contact TADS directly: Helpline: 1-800-477-8237 or Email Help: info@tads.com.