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Going downhill really fast. The bullying in school and then shaming by the leadership if reported is terrible. The droning on about 'equity' and not education related activities, performances, and art has made this an un-serious institution. We get it, you like to virtue signal, but it is killing basic math, reading, and science education performance. We are leaving the school ASAP.

Terrible school. The principal is very verbally combative and defaults to defensiveness when you try to address concerns. The elementary school is better due to her more minimal involvement in the day-to-day with children.

I have two children in the PYP (primary years program) and they are both thriving. The staff and teachers are warm, caring and provide a nurturing but highly structured environment. Starting in kindergarten, classes go on so many field trips and truly do use the city as an extension of their classrooms. Class sizes are small enough that teachers are able to really get to know each student. At the end of kindergarten last year, my child was reading independently at a level at least a few years ahead of her age. We work with her at home on this, so I can’t say it’s all because of the school. But it rarely is the case that a child’s progress is only due to classroom learning. Would highly recommend Daystar to other parents.

I want to start off by saying that we are very lucky to have ended up enrolling with Pui Tak. Coincidentally, during the enrollment period at Pre-K, our son was diagnosed with a medical condition that requires substantial monitoring and management. We did not know what to expect when we informed the school staff, however they stepped up without hesitation and formed a planned with us so that our son could attend school and pursue his education unhindered (as much as his condition would allow, anyways). Additionally, our son is still thriving academically several years later. From my observations, the school excels in tailoring lesson plans to the individual student and addressing any needs that standout, whether academic or socio-emotional/behavioral. We are very grateful for the support that the school has provided our son throughout the years and look forward to continuing his education under the school's tutelage.

I love the school itself. They relocated last year and it isn't in the best area. The teachers really care but they seem to be overwhelmed sometimes due to the extended school hours. My child has been going to this school since 1st grade, and she loves it. The activities, learning courses, programs etc are all amazing. The only bad thing Is some children here can be a really bad influence, and they tend to expose other children to things that children should not speak of.

As new parents at BISC - SL we have been highly impressed with all aspects of the school for your 12-year old daughter. They offer a world-class education with a focus on the individual student, giving them the tools and confidence to learn. What they avoid is the pressure-cooker system of rote learning and memorization that is in fashion at many top private schools. Great new campus in a safe part of Chicago, and an expanding list of sports, make this a great option when considering elite schools in the Chicago.

I searched all around Chicago to find a Christian elementary school that was highly-rated academically. I felt very blessed and thankful when we discovered Pui Tak Christian School. My two daughters began attending Pui Tak in 2023 and we have been extremely pleased. As a Christian family, we love that all the staff (teachers, counselors, principal) are followers of Christ and approach educating from a Christian standpoint. Students take Bible classes, pray together and attend chapel services as part of the curriculum and the school is committed to instilling Godly principles and building up children who have strong character and integrity.Academically, we love that the average class size is only around 10 students, so our girls receive a lot more hands on, one-on-one attention from their teachers than they would at a public school with 20-30 kids per classroom. The quality of the education is top-notch and very impressive. Most of the students end up testing at levels two grades ahead of their natural grade, and over 90% graduate was highly ranked high schools and universities. I would strongly recommend Pui Tak to any family seeking an outstanding private school in a totally safe environment that has zero violence, gangs, drugs, or other issues that plague most inner-city schools. Trust me, you and your child will love it.