Academic Excellence
At Intercultural, academic excellence is more than strong test scores — it’s about preparing students to thrive in high school, college, and the global community. Our dual-language Montessori program equips graduates with advanced critical thinking skills, independence, and cross-cultural understanding that set them apart.
Dual-language Montessori with results.
Our students consistently achieve above-average test scores, reflecting the strength of our Montessori dual-language curriculum. Standardized assessments show that Intercultural students excel in both core academics and second-language proficiency, outperforming peers in many areas.
Aggregate MAP Percentile Scores 2024-25
Student Growth and Achievement
In Mathematics, average percentile rank increased from 78.8 to 91.8, placing our students among the top 10% of tested students nationwide.
For Language Arts, average percentile rank rose from 81.8 to 87.4, showing continued excellence across subjects.
86% of tested students achieved the Global Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrating foreign language fluency and comprehension.
Where are Intercultural graduates now?
Our graduates are consistently accepted into Chicago’s most competitive and prestigious high schools. Recent alumni have attended Lane Tech College Prep, Jones College Prep, Whitney Young Magnet High School, British International School of Chicago, Latin School of Chicago, and Lycée Français de Chicago.
The foundation built at Intercultural extends well beyond high school. Our alumni have gone on to attend world-class universities including Cornell University, Northwestern University, University of Texas, Howard University, and Purdue University.
Our graduates’ achievements show the power of an Intercultural Montessori education. Discover how your child can gain the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
The Intercultural Difference
Language Fluency
Fostering an atmosphere of language and cross-cultural competency help our students advanced achieve language fluency and a deep understanding of other cultures.
Critical Thinking
At Intercultural, students develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, fostering confidence to succeed in high school and beyond.
Love of Learning
Intercultural helps students to develop a lifelong love of learning, while also promoting a global mindset and perspective within our students.
