United States Expat Forum

manivarun
Joined 2017
Posts: 3

6 years ago

British School of Chicago

6 years ago

Stay away from this school. It is run by a bunch of people whose main goal is to make money. My son is currently in 8th grade and for high school, he will be going to Walter Payton. The British school made us sign a contract 3 weeks before the results of the magnet school comes up, to secure your place at the school. Now that my son is not going to the British school, not only do they keep your downpayment ($2k), we now have to pay for the full fall semester which is $10k.
I understand this was stated in the contract but the British school purposefully made us sign the contract before the magent school results because they know some students will leave. Now that I am doing my research, I found out that this has been going on for years now and a lot of parents have tried suing them but they all failed because of the contract. And if you don’t sign the contract, you lose your spot so we had to and we were ready to lose the 2k but to pay for the full fall semester is just so unethical.
Last year, my ex wife mistakenly paid the invoice twice and they refused to give her the refund, stating that those funds can be used this year. She literally had to get an attorney to send them a letter before they refunded her the payment
The school itself is not that great for the price. The standard of Math is very disappointing and he teachers really don’t do a good job at paying attention and giving your child the attention he/she deserves.
Stay away from this school…they are scammers.

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Living in United States Guide

Expats in the United States live in the most sought after destination country in the world. Here are some tips and resources for finding out what you need to get there, and how to succeed once you're in the U.

United States Forum
Join our United States forum to meet other expats and talk about living in United States.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in United States.

Best Places to Live in United States

Where are the best places to ski in the United States? We cover the best places to go skiing in the United States and highlight some family-friendly spots, places to eat and more.

Healthcare in United States

Expats in the United States have to navigate one of the most expensive health systems in the world. However, when properly navigated, the quality of care is excellent when compared to the rest of the world.

Cost of Living in United States

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in United States.

Moving to United States Guide

Expats who want to move to the USA should do a lot of homework and carefully organize their efforts as they move through the immigration process. This article and the other resources linked will help you develop an understanding of how to accomplish this.

Real Estate in United States

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in United States.

Pros & Cons of Living in United States

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in United States.

Retiring in United States

Advice for people retiring in United States.

10 Tips for Living in United States

If you've recently arrived in the United States, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in the United States.

Additional Information:

Visit our United States Index for a Full List

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Contribute
Help others in United States by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in United States.