Student Life

50-acre campus
Founded in 1962
Co-ed enrollment
Recently built $6.2 million Fine and Performing Arts Center
Strong STEM program

At Amerigo Chicago North Shore, students can continue their learning, pursue their interests and develop leadership skills by taking part in a wide range of extracurriculars and athletics. Students at Carmel Catholic can get involved in Fine Arts (including choir, band, Art Club and theater), one of the school's 48 athletic teams or join one of the more than 40 additional on-campus clubs, including Robotics Club, Writing Club, Model UN, Film Club, Math Team, Bowling Club and many more.

The School Day

Amerigo Chicago North Shore students experience robust, enriching and intellectually fulfilling days. Weekdays are filled with academics, extra-curricular activities and English language learning support while the weekends are filled with fun and interesting activities, opportunities for recreation, and rest and relaxation.

Amerigo Chicago North Shore Residential Campus

At Amerigo Chicago North Shore, you'll come together with students from around the world in a safe, enriched community that takes advantage of countless opportunities for immersion in American culture. Students live at the Amerigo Chicago North Shore Residential Campus and have access to all of the amenities of home, with 24/7 on-site support from Residential Life personnel.

Residential Campus

Single-gender rooms
High speed Wi-fi
Academic area for structured independent and small group study
Areas set aside for relaxation and socialization
Full-time supervision by trained dorm parents
Security policies and procedures in place for optimal safety

Vibrant life after school

Opportunity to participate in school-sponsored athletics, activities, clubs, organizations, and community service projects
Supervised weekend outings to local attractions including cultural, arts and sporting events
Supervised Thanksgiving and Spring break trips

During my free time, I usually have fun with my friends or play the guitar. On the weekends, there are many museums and theater near Chicago that you can enjoy and have fun with a lot people.

—LARRY, GRADE 10, CHINA

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We are looking for talented students from around the world to join Amerigo Chicago North Shore. Become part of our family, apply now.

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Parent Communications

The Amerigo Chicago North Shore team provides regular communications to the student’s network including their Agents, parents and/or guardians. The communications provide regular updates about the student’s academic and social progress along with a monthly calendar of dorm and school activities. The Director of Campus Operations will also communicate with parents and Agents on an as needed basis to discuss student successes as well as health, discipline or behavioral issues.

Residential Life Program

The Amerigo Chicago North Shore residential life program ensures students have the resources they need to achieve personal, academic, and cultural success. Students are surrounded by professionally trained Residential Life Staff that are invested in each student's success including:

Campus Coordinator

Head of the student's residence and primary person responsible for the student
Live within the residence and maintain a safe, healthy living and learning environment
Provides holistic oversight of students and track academic progress, social behaviors, cultural acclimation, health and emotional well-being

English Language Learning (ELL) Instructor

Leads ELL activities several times per week
Closely tracks each student's English language skills and development
Resource for any English language related questions

Director of Campus Operations

Provides a safe, healthy, dynamic, productive and fun student experience
Oversees all Dorm staff and the ELL instructor
Develops relationships with all students and is an available resource

Student Life at Amerigo Chicago North Shore