| 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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PDF file. Click
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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: Click
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Calendar: Click
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First and Last Day of School
First day of school: August 12
Last day of school: June 11
Holidays
Dashain holiday: September 28 - October 02
Tihar holiday: October 19 - 20
Thanksgiving holiday: November 26-27
Winter break: December 19 - January 10
Spring break: March 20 - April 04
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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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