Brain Builders Academy

09/24/2026

We have 2 prek3 spots opening in Dec-Jan for a newly turned 3 year old. Please email [email protected] to schedule a tour. Please note that this is a bilingual Mandarin-English class.

07/25/2026

Email [email protected] to schedule a tour

05/25/2026

June's calendar is packed with summer experiences and Friends & Family events!

04/09/2026

We are hiring Mandarin-speaking PreK teachers!
Brain Builders Academy is an accelerated early elementary STEM school located in the West Loop. We offer small group bilingual (Mandarin & English) classes for gifted and academically accelerated students between ages 3-9. We focus on immersive and hands-on learning with our prek programs built around science units. Our K-3rd students average 3 grades ahead in math & reading and 6 grades ahead in science.

Ideal teacher candidates have an early childhood/elementary background with experience in play-based learning. Teachers must be creative, lively, fun, and love math & science! This is a full time position M-F from 7:30-3:30

Please email your resume to [email protected]

Welcome to Brain Builders Academy in Chicago, where we provide innovative educational programs for children, including STEM-focused preschool and elementary options. Our nurturing environment fosters creativity, critical thinking, and academic excellence,

03/04/2026

We still have Spring Break Drop-in Camp spots available!

At Brain Builders Academy's "Day Off of School" Camp, kids enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on STEAM activities, games, and creative projects. Whether they're building, experimenting, or exploring, our small class sizes ensure each child gets personalized attention, making it a perfect mix of lear...

03/01/2026

PreK Summer Camp Registration is open!

https://www.hisawyer.com/brain-builders-academy/schedules/activity-set/1823887

02/14/2026

Valentine's day 2026

02/07/2026

Most schools hope for growth.
We design for it.

This NWEA MAP Math graph shows Brain Builders Academy students making 2–4 years of growth in under one year.

For reference, the average RIT increase per year is 10-15 points. Our students are averaging 20-40 point increases within 9 months of starting the BBA math program.

How?
We align math instruction with brain development, teach one-on-one in a 5:1 environment, and build the neural architecture that supports accelerated reasoning, problem-solving, and confidence in math.

The result:
Confident children who don’t just keep up—they move years ahead.

If you’re looking for a program where your child is challenged, supported, and measurably advancing, come see the difference in person.

📍 West Loop, Chicago
🎓 Ages 3–9 | PreK–Elementary
📊 NWEA-tracked growth
👩‍🏫 Small-group, individualized instruction

Schedule a tour and see how far your child can go.
Link in bio or email [email protected] to visit this week.

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