OUR MISSION
Our mission is to advocate for and support the Chinese (Mandarin) Immersion Program in District 220,
Barrington, Illinois: its families, staff and teachers both in and outside of the classroom with advice, materials
and experiences not covered by our tax dollars. We aim to build a strong relationship and sense of community
between BCIC, the school district, teachers, staff, participating families and the community at large.
Upcoming
Events
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BCIC Board Meeting – Closed – Aug 2026
August 20, 2026 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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BCIC Board Meeting – Open to all CI Parents/Gaurdians (In Person or Virtually) – Sept 2026
September 10th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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BCIC Board Meeting – Closed – Oct 2026
Oct 8th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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BCIC Board Meeting – Open to all CI Parents/Gaurdians (In Person or Virtually) – Nov 2026
Nov 12th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cohorts & Locations
The district rotates where the incoming kindergarten cohort starts school between three host schools.
Cohorts are currently limited to 48 students with 50% of those seats reserved for the host school and 50% for other district schools.
If the host school doesn’t fill their seats, children on the waitlist from other schools will be offered those open spots.
Students attend the same elementary school for grades K-5 and the teachers rotate schools.
All students continuing with Chinese after elementary school attend Station Middle School.
– SPECIAL NOTES –
If the program is not located at your home school the district will arrange FREE bussing for your student.
Students may enter the program through winter break of first grade with NO PRIOR background or exposure to Mandarin.
After winter break of first grade, students are welcome to join, but must prove proficiency in Mandarin.
** Cohort locations are subject to change, please check with D220 for the most updated information**
K, 1st & 2nd Grades
3rd & 4th Grades
5th Grade
6th – 8th Grades
