Welcome and thank you for your interest in GCE Lab School.
GCE is an independent private high school unlike any other in Chicago.
At GCE, we use the City as a classroom to embolden a community of socially responsible citizens to respond courageously to the world’s biggest challenges.
The COVID-19 pandemic is exactly the kind of global circumstance that animates our curriculum. Our sophomore Global Health sequence explores topics including public health and statistics, while our junior Global Government, senior Global Vision, and freshman Global Resources sequences investigate issues from a variety of perspectives providing insight into the world's biggest challenges.
We invite you to continue exploring GCE by connecting with us via email or phone and following us on social media for updated photos and videos. And, of course, we'd be more than happy to meet with you at our new downtown campus to answer any questions you may have to help you get the best understanding of GCE possible.
Our Admission process is comprehensive and our goal is to make this process as informative and stress-free as possible. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or (312) 643-0991. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Sarah Brock
Director of Enrollment Management
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Important Dates
April
Student Visit Days (current 8th graders)
Wednesday, May 4
Information Session
Friday, May 6
Application Deadline
GCE At-A-Glance
“I chose GCE because I wanted to be in a place that embraces diversity and different perspectives. Picasso draws his bulls from different perspectives, and classes at GCE use different perspectives to stimulate discussion and deepen knowledge.”
“I found another family and home and place where I wake up excited to come to and can’t wait for Sunday to end so I can get to school on Monday.”
“This was the best choice that I ever made … This school provides challenges and experiences that would amaze you and make you want to come to school.”
Daily Schedule
GCE's schedule is designed to balance collaborative learning experiences with the development of personal accountability. Special consideration is given to students' on-screen time, in-person interactions, and independent working time.
Admission Events
High School Information Session for Grades 9-12
GCE Lab School 9 West Washington St., Fourth Floor, Chicago, ILA Chicago high school experience that makes a world of difference. At Global Citizenship Experience Lab School, we're preparing students to respond to the world's biggest challenges through progressive, real-world,…
Request a private tour, schedule a Prospective Student Visit Day, or RSVP for an Open House by contacting Sarah Brock, Director of Enrollment Management.
GCE Lab School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial assistance program, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT to stop the admissions process and/or NOT to admit an applicant if we determine that we cannot responsibly and/or ethically serve the applicant/student and/or family.