At a glance
| Item | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Boarding Academy (CBA) |
| Program start year | 2000 |
| Academic year | 2027–2028 |
| Application grades | 6–11 |
| Standard residence dates | 2027-08-15 — 2028-05-30 |
| Minimum term | 2 academic semesters |
| Address | 525 S State St., Chicago, IL 60605, USA |
| Phone | +1-312-617-2551 |
| central@boardingacademy.com |
CBA is a supervised boarding program, not a high school. Students attend partner schools. The program start year does not state when Chicago operations began.
Schools
Fenwick is the featured school; Daystar is the downtown alternative.
- Fenwick High School
- Daystar Academy
- Timothy Christian Schools
- Montini Catholic High School
- Walther Christian Academy
- British International School of Chicago — South Loop
Current partner schools: 6. Managed homestay is an option for Timothy, Montini and Walther.
Application process
Which grades can apply?
CBA accepts applications for U.S. grades 6–11. Available entry grades vary by partner school.
When are applications due?
For August entry, Fenwick grade 9 applications are due November 29 of the previous year. Fenwick grades 10–11 and all eligible grades at other schools apply by May of the entry year. For January entry, the deadline is October 29 of the previous year.
Which documents are required?
All documents must be in English. Please prepare a passport copy, a passport photo, and academic records from the most recent 3 years.
What happens after I apply?
Complete the application → school interview → admission letter issued → deposit payment → I-20 issued → visa issuance → remaining program fee payment → arrival in the United States.
Basis and update
CBA operating decisions and the student handbook, revised August 2026. Reviewed for the stated academic year.
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