Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi

Italian preschool and kindergarten programs serve children from age three through elementary school. Reggio Emilia-inspired learning combines Italian language immersion, hands-on exploration, creativity, and nurturing relationships. Classes include a first-year program for children 3+, a pre-kindergarten class for ages 4-5, and a bilingual kindergarten and K1 class for children 5 and older. Student programs also offer child-led afternoon activities, morning care from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., music and movement based on the Gordon Method, and Passport Days during school closures. The school prepares children for educational pathways in both English and Italian while supporting independence, collaboration, healthy habits, and kindergarten readiness. It is located in Chicago's Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhood.