Latin looks for driven, hardworking and intellectually curious students who want to pursue their passions in the classroom and beyond.

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Yes, Latin accepts transfer students. Over the years, many students have come to Latin from a variety of schools in the Chicago area, continental United States and internationally. The process for transfer students is the same as for those applying for natural entry points (grades JK, 5 and 9). Admission into grades outside the natural entry points is based on attrition. Notification occurs on a rolling basis as spaces become available.

The ISEE is the Independent School Entrance Exam. The SSAT is the Secondary School Admissions Test. Applicants to grades 5 through 12 must take either the ISEE or the SSAT. Applicants to grades 5 through 12 do not need to take both exams. You may register for the ISEE or the SSAT at any time. Be sure to register at least three weeks in advance of the test date. The ISEE and the SSAT are administered at a variety of locations.

Visit the ISEE testing site.
Visit the SSAT site.

For the 2020-2021 school year:

• JK: 63 spaces available
• SK-4th grade: based on attrition
• 5th grade: approximately 10 spaces available
• 6-8th grade: based on attrition
• 9th grade: approximately 50 spaces available
• Grades 10-12: based on attrition

The natural entry points for admission to Latin are JK, 5th and 9th grade. All other grades are by attrition only.

All international students follow the standard admission process. If English is a second language, you will be required to submit TOEFL scores (minimum TOEFL score is 100). This includes students who currently attend a school where the curriculum is taught in English.

No, Latin’s curriculum is designed for students fluent in English. We are unable to accommodate students who are not fluent in English because we do not have a modified curriculum.

We strongly recommend all international applicants visit Latin to complete the student/parent interview. If visiting Latin would cause an undue burden on the applicant family, we encourage you to contact our office to discuss alternatives.

The Latin School Office of Enrollment Management prefers to work directly with applicants and their families. There is no advantage to working with an outside consultant. Please note: all documents must be translated by a third party professional translation company. All translations must be accompanied by a certificate/affidavit of accuracy.

No. All international students must reside with a parent or legal guardian appointed by either an Illinois court or a court in another jurisdiction whose guardianship orders are recognized by Illinois courts.

After an applicant has been formally accepted and enrolled at Latin, we will assist in obtaining the I-20 Form. It is the family’s responsibility to then use this form to apply for an F1 student visa.