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| Number of students |
620 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
49 |
| Most common nationality |
American, Argentine, Brazilian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:10 |
| 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, Portuguese |
| 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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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, ACT, IB Diploma |
| 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. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have a Learning Center team and certified Counselors in all divisions. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entrance examination is only for non native English speakers who are applying to grades 5 or above and have not been attending an international school for the last 5 years. Students are given the WIDA assessment. |
| Waiting list |
Occasionally. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.00 am |
| School finish time |
15.30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes. Lincoln offers a 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 menu and a gluten-free menu. |
| Uniform required |
Only in Elementary School |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Elementary School: Swim School, Soccer, Volleyball, Taekwondo, Tennis, Basketball, Gymnastics, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Jazz Dance, Boys Hip Hop, TED Ed, Robotics and Makers Clubs.
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| Sports activities included |
Swimming, volleyball, badminton, soccer, track, basketball and softball. |
| 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). |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, track and field facilities, soccer field, tennis courts, gymnasium, martial arts training room, basketball courts and volleyball courts. |