• Incoming Kindergarten Chinese Immersion Info Night

    North Barrington Elementary School 24175 N Grandview Drive, North Barrington, IL, United States

    Do you have an incoming kindergartener? Do you know a family in the community who would be interested in having their children learn Mandarin? Join Barrington 220 administrators at North Barrington Elementary school on Wednesday, February 4th at 6pm to learn all about our incredible Chinese Immersion program. Kick off your child's educational journey the...

  • BCIC Closed Board Meeting

    Barrington Area Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

    🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 10th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM 📍 Location: Barrington Area Library Zimmerman Room   The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event or the presenting individuals or organizations.

  • B220 CI Parent University

    Barabara Rose Elementary School 61 W. Penny Road, South Barrington, IL

    Join D220 administrators, CI teachers and students who have graduated from the CI program at Chinese Immersion Parent University! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the details of the CI curriculum and programming. The evening will start with a welcome from Director of Language Programs, Grants and Family Engagement, Becky Wiegel. Then...

  • Lunar New Year at Barrington High School, February 28, 2026

    Barrington High School 616 West Main Street, Barrington, United States

    **Please save the date to celebrate the Year of the Horse with BCIC and the Barrington 220 Chinese Immersion community!** We have a larger event space at Barrington High School and are expanding our 2026 celebration to welcome the D220 community. This family-friendly event features Chinese and Asian cultural arts, crafts, games, food and experiences....

  • BCIC Open Board Meeting – Open to all CI Parents/Gaurdians (In Person or Virtually)

    Barrington Area Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

    🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 12th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM 📍 Location: Barrington Area Library Zimmerman Room   The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event or the presenting individuals or organizations.

  • Transition to High School Panel

    Barrington High School 616 West Main Street, Barrington, United States

    All current 8th graders and their families are invited to join BCIC for a panel discussion about the transition to high school in the Upper Atrium of Barrington High School. After the panel discussion, there will be time for the current 8th graders to informally chat with the current high school students and/or teachers. At...

  • Transition To Middle School Panel

    Station Middle School 215 S Eastern Ave, Barrington, IL, United States

    All current 5th graders and their families are invited to join BCIC for a panel discussion about the transition to middle school in the media center (library) of Station Middle School. After the panel discussion, there will be time for the current 5th graders to informally chat with the current middle school students and/or teachers....

  • BCIC Closed Board Meeting

    Barrington Area Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

    🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 9th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM 📍 Location: Barrington Area Library Zimmerman Room   The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event or the presenting individuals or organizations.

  • Character Bee 2026

    Countryside Elementary School 205 W County Line Rd, Barrington, IL, United States

    We are delighted to announce the upcoming Character Bee, an exciting and educational experience showcasing the language skills of your student(s). What is the Chinese Character Bee? The Chinese Character Bee is an opportunity for participants 1st through 5th to showcase their knowledge of Mandarin Chinese characters. Students will engage in friendly competition, promoting language...

  • Future Career Exploration Panelist Application

    Virtual

    Do you utilize Mandarin language skills in your career? Do you work or collaborate with Chinese businesses and global organizations? Does your career allow you to explore opportunities to live and work in China or other Mandarin-speaking nations?   If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, BCIC would be thrilled to...

    Free
  • BCIC Open Board Meeting – Open to all CI Parents/Gaurdians (In Person or Virtually)

    Barrington Area Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

    🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 7th 🕚 Time: 6:30PM 📍 Location: Barrington Area Library Zimmerman Room   The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event or the presenting individuals or organizations.