Join Our Family This Fall!

Join us for a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, January 20, at 5:30pm! Step inside the CICS West Belden experience, meet school leaders and staff, learn more about our unique academic and enrichment programming, and explore what life at CICS West Belden is all about!
CICS West Belden is a premier K-8 urban charter school in Chicago's Belmont-Cragin neighborhood and part of the Chicago International Charter School network.
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CICS West Belden is managed by Distinctive Schools, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.   ​

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