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Nationalities
| Number of students |
580 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
54 |
| Most common nationality |
American, Argentine, Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:10 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Mostly. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. Lincoln has ELL (English for Language Learners ) offered in ES and MS levels. In HS we have Foundations of English in addition to taking the regular English classes. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
K4 : 16
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| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
At Lincoln, technology is integrated in meaningful ways in the curriculum, as students of all ages explore and apply different technological resources within engaging and relevant learning experiences.
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP testing, PSAT, SAT, ACT, IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
It varies due to the annual student turn over. Please refer to our website for more detailed information. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Not in Elementary School, but reading is always expected |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies depending on the subject and grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Approximately 95% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Our Learning Support team comprises certified and experienced educators. At Lincoln we provide support for students at all grade levels. In addition, we oversee that the proportion of students receiving support at each grade level is appropriate for access and successful inclusion to occur. Each case is reviewed before admission. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We currently do not have a gifted student program in place, but we always differentiate as much as possible challenging our students |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have a Learning Center team and certified Counselors in all divisions. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. It varies on the grade they are applying to |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entrance examination is only for non native English speakers who are applying to Middle School or above and have not been attending an international school for the last 5 years. Students are given the WIDA assessment. |
| Waiting list |
Occasionally. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We take students all year round but we have a priority deadline of December 1st for February admissions (semester 2) and May 1st for August admissions (semester 1) |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.00 am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm; we have early dismissal on Wednesdays, which is at 2:00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes. Lincoln offers a door-to-door regular bus service and an After School Activity bus service for those students who stay at activities of their choice. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. Lincoln has an optional Cafeteria service. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Lincoln offers a vegeterian/vegan menu and a gluten-free menu. |
| Uniform required |
Only in Elementary School |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Elementary School: Swimming, Soccer, Volleyball, Taekwondo, Tennis, Basketball, Gymnastics, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Jazz Dance, Robotics and Makers Clubs, Claymation, Mini-hockey, AcroCheer, Geo Constructions, Musical.
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| Sports activities included |
Swimming, volleyball, badminton, soccer, track, basketball. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Lincoln has numerous school wide sports events and tournaments while also offering inter-school competitions both with local schools as at an international level (students travel every year to the South American Activities Conference tournaments). |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Theater, Science Lab, Maker Spaces/Computer Labs, Sensory Rooms, fully equipped Welness Center, Cafeteria. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Semi-olympic pool , track and field facilities, soccer field, tennis courts, gymnasium, martial arts training room, basketball courts and volleyball courts. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We inspire and challenge all of our learners to be kind and ethical members of a global community. We empower them to develop into self-aware, confident, innovative, and collaborative change-agents committed to honoring diversity and enhancing their world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our school is guided by what we call Attributes of a Lincoln Learner (ALLs), which includes: Students as Thinkers and Researchers, Agents of Change, Communicators and Self-Navigators. Please refer to our website for detailed information on the ALLs. |