Admissions

Welcome to Lincoln School. Please use our website to access information regarding enrolling your child at Lincoln School. In addition, we welcome personal inquiries from parents at any time. You can contact us at:

Lincoln School
P.O. Box 2673
Rabi Bhawan
Kathmandu, Nepal


Phone: 4270482, 4270603
Fax: 977-1-4272685
Click here to Email Us
Website: www.lsnepal.com

Non-Discriminatory Statement for Students
The Lincoln School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Admissions Overview
Lincoln School seeks to accommodate a variety of abilities and interests, but students applying must demonstrate average to above average grades for admission. However, because of our small size Lincoln School has limited Special Services and therefore we can consider students with mild learning disabilities or students in need of English as a Second Language. All admissions applications are reviewed by the Counselor and Administration before confirming admissions.

Two to three years of past school records need to be submitted with the application for admission. Students and parents need to meet with school officials by appointment only for an initial interview and orientation. Students applying for 3rd through 12th grade will be screened in the areas of math, reading and writing. English as a Secondary Language screening may also apply. All school record information and screening results are considered as a whole for admissions.

Academic records are essential in the enrollment process. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application, but the official transcripts from the previous school must eventually be submitted. If records are in a language other than English, please have the records translated into English and include the certified translation with the original school records.

Please provide complete information about your child’s previous educational experience. Reports indicating any special needs are very important to us. All records will help us to determine admission and proper placement in classes as well as grade level.

Please click here to download the Enrollment form (PDF, 28kb).
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Placement Policies
Lincoln School reserves the right to determine the proper placement for a new student. Through the evaluation of the student’s past school records along with age, academic screening, emotional maturity, and other factors, a determination will be made regarding the proper grade placement. The parent and student will have an opportunity for input on this matter at the time of orientation and during the admission/enrollment process.

Students are placed in the grade that follows the next in sequence from their previous schooling, however, students enter Lincoln from many different educational systems and these differences need to be factored when we determine grade placement.

If a student is coming to us from another educational system that is a U.S. based educational system, the student will generally be placed in the next grade level provided the school records indicate passing marks. A typical U.S. system of education has one year of Kindergarten (age 5 in September of the school year) and then grades one through twelve. Grade one students are six years of age in September of the school year. Upon completion of the 12th grade, students are issued a high school diploma, which allows them to apply to universities around the world. At the end of the 12th grade, most students are 18 years of age.

Because a transfer student may have English as a Second Language communication issues, Lincoln School will review this when determining the grade level placement. This is a major concern for secondary placement in the high school.

English as a Secondary Language (ESL): Placement of students who are not fluent in English will be made in accordance to the needs of the student as determined by our ESL policies. ESL screening will be done with students to determine the amount of support needed. Regular academic classes may not be possible, until the student has reached a certain level of proficiency.

Special Needs Students: Because Lincoln School is limited in Special Services support, our policy only allows us to work with students with mild disabilities. The Special Services staff member along with the administration, teachers, counselor, parents, and student will determine an academic program for qualified students with special needs. A proper determination needs to be based on a recent evaluation and school records.

From Schools with Different School Calendars: Every attempt will be made to grant credit for past school work completed, however, students transferring to Lincoln in the middle of our school year will continue at the grade level they just completed at the previous school.

High School Students: The American high school educational system is based on a credit system with each school setting the specific course requirements. Therefore, students will be placed at the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade based on the total number of credits they have earned, educational years completed and the time of transfer to Lincoln School.

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How to Apply
Applications for admission may be made at any time of the year. However, acceptance will depend on the student’s records as well as current class size. Provided there is available space, elementary and middle school students can start throughout the school year, but high school students may have to start up at the beginning of the semester (August and January) unless they were already attending a school up to the point of enrollment. Generally, applications for an August start should be submitted by April for consideration.

Steps for Applying
1. Thoroughly complete the Enrollment Application Form in your admissions packet, or submit an on-line application.
2. Mail, fax, or e-mail completed application form, along with
3. 2 – 3 years of school records (report cards or transcripts; SLC certificates, etc…unofficial copies may be submitted initially), and
4. Standardized test scores, if available.

You are encouraged to submit the enrollment application and school records as soon as possible. Students cannot be admitted without school or transcript records.

The Guidance Office can confirm admission to Lincoln School
a. After the enrollment form is submitted along with school records
b. It has been determined that the school is able to meet the needs of the student. (This may involve a screening process at the school after arrival in country)
c. An opening is available in the appropriate grade and program

As soon as you have confirmed arrival dates, please call or write the Guidance Office to schedule an appointment for review of records and screening.

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Checklist of required documents after admission
1. Copy of Passport
2. Two passport size photos for pre-School through grade 5.
3. Three passport size photos for 6th through 12th grade.
4. Previous school records not already submitted
5. Immunization Records, Examining Physician and Authorization to treat forms.

Required Immunizations: Students must be appropriately immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and measles. Students are also required to give evidence of BCG inoculation or tuberculin skin test status. See vaccination advisor list here.

Please click here to Download the Medical form (PDF, 28kb).
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Tuition and Fees for 2007-2008 School Year:
Annual Tuition:
Pre-School $ 2,800
Pre-Kindergarten $ 2,800
Elementary School
(Kindergarten- Grade 05) $ 10,840
Middle School
(Grade 06- Grade 08) $ 12,070
High School
(Grade 09- Grade 12) $ 13,430

Pre-School/ Pre-Kindergarten
Admission $ 100
Transportation $ 500

Kindergarten- Grade 12: One time fees at enrollment:
Admission $ 450
Registration Fee $ 3,000

Other Annual Fees:
Transportation
(Kindergarten- Grade 12) $ 750
Senior (Grade 12 only) $ 120

Payments:
Tuition and fees must be paid for the full year by August 31 or within one week of enrollment.
Registration and admission fees are payable in full regardless of enrollment date during the year.

The minimum term of billing for a newly enrolled student should be one semester (two quarters), except for those who enter in the fourth quarter.

Installment Plan:
Based on need, installment payments may be granted upon written request to the Business Office with approval by the Director. In order to qualify for a payment plan, the installment fee must be paid with the first installment payment.

Installment plan options:
• 5 months plan, all tuition and fees to be paid by December 15. Installment fee $100.
• 8 months plan, all tuition and fees to be paid by March 15. Installment fee $200.

Important to Note:
If a required payment, i.e. full tuition or approved installment plan payment is delinquent by more than 60 days the student will not be allowed to attend class before the outstanding payment has been cleared.

Transportation:
Upon payment of a transportation fee, the School shall make transportation available to families who want their children to ride a school bus to and from School. However, if a location is unreasonable, too distant, inconvenient, or uneconomical, the Director may choose not to make transportation available.

Please inform the Transportation Office for cancellation of bus services.

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Calendar Summary for 2007-2008

First and Last Day of School
First day of school: August 15
Last day of school: June 13

Holidays
Dashain holiday: October 22 - 26
Tihar holiday: November 09 - 12
Thanksgiving holiday: November 22
Winter break: December 17 - January 04
Spring break: March 31 - April 11

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New Student Orientation: Each class has student buddies who will assist and orient new students who enroll in Lincoln School after the beginning of the school year. It is desirable for new families to visit the school at least one or two days in advance of enrollment so that students can be introduced to their teachers and to their student buddies.

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