Alliance Française de Chicago
One of the city's oldest cultural and educational institutions and serves as a gathering place for people interested in all aspects of France and French speaking cultures. Site offers information on language classes, community outreach programs, newsletters, and contacts.
American English Academy
Offers details on programs for personal English instruction to adult learners and conversation practice courses.
Calphalon Culinary Center - Chicago
Cooking classes for the home chef. Site offers a virtual tour, curriculum and calendar, recipes, general information and gift certificates.
Chet Smith's Horticulture
A 7 week certificate course at WestSide Technical Institute.
Chicago Portfolio School
An intense one year program to help students develop advertising and graphic design portfolios for entry level art direction and copywrighting jobs.
Cooking Academy of Chicago (CAC)
Private culinary school that offers certification programs in culinary arts, baking, and pastry. Information on catering services, evening mini-classes, and private demonstrations.
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Affiliated with Le Cordon Blue, and offers associate degree in culinary arts and a baking and pastry certificate program. Information on admissions, financial aid, programs, and online application form provided.
French Pastry School Chicago
Offers instruction based on the artist-apprentice model. Site offers information on classes, guest chefs, hands-on tour offerings, sponsors, and school news.
German DANK School
German language education program from kindergarten through adults. Promotes cultural exchange between Germany and America through its classes, movies, and programs. DANK stands for Deutsch-Amerikanischer National Kongress, or in English, German-American National Congress.
Goethe-Institut Chicago
German cultural and information centre specialised in German language courses and cultural events.
Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
Features a variety of programs and degrees in culinary arts; fashion design, marketing and management; interior design; media arts and animation; multimedia and web design; visual communications. Events calendar and contact information.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
A public institution created in 1991 for the promotion and teaching of the Spanish language, along with nurture the growth of the Spanish and Spanish-American culture. Information on classes and cultural events is provided.
Intrax English Institute in Chicago
Offers instruction for English language acquisition. Provides courses designed to improve TOEFL or TOEIC scores, and features newsletters, events, certificate and internship programs.
Ride Chicago Motorcycle Safety
Teaches the Basic Rider Course developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Seminary Consortium for Urban Planning Education
Develops leaders and provides consultation and educational resources for individuals, educational institutions, churches and agencies that seek to enhance the spiritual, social, and physical quality of life for those who live in the city.
Simply Signing
Enhances family communication through the use of easy-to-learn American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary. Features instruction for infant, toddler and preschooler ages, along with student and adult classes taught by Susan Rizzo.
Spanish Circle
Spanish language training to English-speakers (or others whose second language is English). Features details on schedule, curriculum, and tuition and includes testimonials, FAQs, and philosophy.
The Harrington Institute of Interior Design
Offering diploma, associate and bachelor degree programs; student gallery, admissions information, programs of study and career development featured.