REGGIO EMILIA INSPIRED | DUAL-LANGUAGE ITALIAN SCHOOL
WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
The first Italian International School in the greater Chicago area.
Founded in 2016, Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi combines an outstanding, inquiry-based Reggio Emilia-inspired approach with Italian language and culture to bring a unique, educational experience that prepares students to succeed in our quickly-changing, global world.
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About SIEF
Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi International School was created by a small group of Italian professional women, who wanted to combine the excellence of the Italian school model with the best of the American scholastic experience to serve the growing international community.
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Learning
SIEF opened its early childhood education program with full day preschool in September of 2016. In 2018, SIEF initiated its first Kindergarten class; we plan to expand in subsequent years through 8th grade. SIEF also offers multiple Community Enrichment Classes in Italian language and culture for infants through 8 years of age.
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Admissions
Email to ask any questions you might have, schedule a Parent Interview, and schedule an in-person or virtual Tour. Child must be three years of age and toilet trained to qualify for school enrollment.
Contact Us
SCUOLA ITALIANA ENRICO FERMI
International School
1510 N. Claremont Avenue | Chicago, IL 60622
Current Hours
Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phone
(312) 971-8064
Schedule A Tour
SIEF International School continues to host “After Hours Tours” and Parent Interviews.
Please note that guests will be admitted for pre-scheduled appointments only on Fridays or Saturdays, outside of school hours. Tours / Parent Interviews are for potentially enrolling families only, are 45-60 minutes in length, and may require hand sanitization or washing upon entry.
SIEF has unique and beautifully curated learning spaces and materials, in keeping with the Reggio Emilia approach and the concept of the environment as the “third teacher”. We look forward to sharing time with you, learning about your family’s needs, wants, and hopes for education at SIEF International School — and beyond!