International Career Institute--Hybrid
6425 N. Hamlin Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 · (847) 929-6129
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 94.98%299 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +1.7points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #135of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- +3.0points vs 92.01% (288 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #60of 117 ranked nearby
How International Career Institute--Hybrid graduates do on the CNA exam
94.98% of 299 first-time test-takers from International Career Institute--Hybrid passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 1.7 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #135 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #60 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 92.01% of 288 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 3.0 points year over year.
With 299 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.3 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How International Career Institute--Hybrid stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 94.98%, International Career Institute--Hybrid is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 299 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 70 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 34 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 18 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 7081 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | Hybrid (part online) |
| Address | 6425 N. Hamlin Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Cook County |
| Phone | (847) 929-6129 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Lincolnwood
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Training Center of Chicago | Chicago | 2 mi | 90.3% |
| Great Paragon Health Services, Inc. | Chicago | 2 mi | 81.8% |
| Oakton College - Maine High School West | Skokie | 2 mi | 100.0% |
| Oakton College--Evanston H.S. | Skokie | 2 mi | 87.0% |
| Oakton College-Hybrid | Skokie | 2 mi | 97.6% |
| Oakton College-Maine High School East | Skokie | 2 mi | 87.5% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is International Career Institute--Hybrid's CNA exam pass rate?
94.98% of 299 first-time test-takers from International Career Institute--Hybrid passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 1.7 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #135 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is International Career Institute--Hybrid a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 7081. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is International Career Institute--Hybrid's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 94.98% of 299 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 92.01% of 288 in 2024 (+3.0 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does International Career Institute--Hybrid compare with CNA programs nearby?
70 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 34 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 18 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Lincolnwood?
The closest are Career Training Center of Chicago in Chicago (about 2 mi, 90% pass rate), Great Paragon Health Services, Inc. in Chicago (about 2 mi, 82% pass rate), Oakton College - Maine High School West in Skokie (about 2 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.