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Glenbrook Academy of International Studies

Founded in 1981, the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies is a nationally recognized program integrating the teaching and learning of English, Social Studies, and World Languages for students in the Glenbrook High Schools.

The World Language for the Class of 2028 will be German.

Academy Application

The Glenbrook Academy application process is now open. 

Important Dates

  • Student Applications are due by Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • Applicant Interview and Impromptu Writing will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • Teacher Recommendations are due by Friday, January 31, 2025

Application Details

Part One: 2025 Online Academy Application - demographics

Please provide non-school email addresses for purposes of communications. District communication protocols often prevent us from emailing students directly to their school email address.

Part Two:  2025 Academy Application Packet

Interviews and Impromptu Writing

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Academy applications will complete two writing samples and sit for an interview with staff and current students. Applicants will report to the Lyceum (Room 1109) at Glenbrook South H.S.at 3:4 5p.m. This room is located on the first floor, East Wing.

The meeting will run from 3:45 to 7 p.m. Students may leave earlier if they are finished with the process.

Please contact Mr. Whipple or Ms. Truong with any questions or concerns.

Admission Status

On Friday, February 14, 2025 (after school), each applicant will be sent an email containing The Academy’s final decision on placement.  Admitted students will be required to indicate their acceptance by Tuesday, February 21, 2025. In the meantime, all applicants should complete the high school registration materials required of all eighth graders. Those eighth graders placed into the Academy will be rescheduled by school counselors later this spring.