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Lincoln School - Kathmandu

Nepal, Kathmandu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 240
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Lincoln School in Kathmandu is an independent, co-educational day school delivering an American curriculum through Pre-K to 12, leading to an American high school diploma. Established in 1954, it serves a fully international community with students and faculty from more than thirty countries. Instruction is in English, with ESOL and learning support as needed. The program combines an American college-preparatory curriculum with an international perspective, and includes health and physical education, music, art, and world languages such as Spanish and French. A distinctive Innovation Lab emphasizes project-based learning, cross-disciplinary inquiry, and student voice, complemented by access to The Virtual High School for online courses. The campus comprises three buildings with 35 classrooms, a three-story library/media center, a theater, a gym, and a heated 25-meter pool, plus outdoor fields and rooftop spaces. Lincoln supports SAISA activities, service learning through Service Nepal, and extensive after-school offerings that engage most students.

www.lsnepal.com

Lincoln Marg, Kathmandu 44614, Nepal

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The Essentials

Lincoln School - Kathmandu has 240 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Lincoln School is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. The mailing address is P.O. Box 2673, Rabi Bhawan, Kathmandu. The campus serves students from pre-school through Grade 12.

Stages
Pre-school through Grade 12. It is organized into Elementary School, Middle School, and High School divisions.

Type
Independent, co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Enrollment is 245 students: PS/PK 9; K–Grade 5 114; Grades 6–8 49; Grades 9–12 73. Of the total, 62 are US citizens, 82 are host country nationals, and 101 are third‑country nationals representing 27 countries.

Additional learning support
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and learning support services are provided.

Country affiliation
The school teaches an American curriculum with an international perspective, leading to an American high school diploma.

School day structure
The school calendar consists of 180 days divided into two semesters. There are eight periods on an alternating block schedule with a 45‑minute Fine Arts class four days a week.

Bus service
Lincoln School provides transportation for students in Kathmandu and Lalitpur with a fleet of air‑conditioned buses and vans. About 85% of students use the service. Bus rides range from 10 to 50 minutes depending on residence. GPS trackers and two‑way radios connect the school to drivers, and bus monitors assist students on the bus.
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Fees
Application & Registration Fees

- Application fee for preschool (PS/PK): USD 100.
- Application/admission fee for Grades K–12: USD 450.
- One-time registration/enrolment fee for new students: USD 3,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-semester)

- Grade 1–5: USD 11,860 per year (two-semester school year; USD 5,930 per semester).
- Grade 6–8: USD 13,200 per year (USD 6,600 per semester).
- Grade 9–12: USD 14,700 per year (USD 7,350 per semester).

How the billing is scheduled and payment terms

- The academic year is divided into two semesters; tuition figures above are annual amounts and may be invoiced on a per-semester basis (two installments per year).
- Invoicing and payment terms are managed through the school's admissions/billing system; schools using the same platform commonly issue invoices in advance and set payment terms (for example, standard school billing workflows support scheduled invoices and net-30 style terms). Families should expect invoices to specify due dates and accepted payment channels.

Boarding / Residential provision

- Lincoln School is a day school and does not operate boarding/residential facilities.

Other mandatory or commonly charged one-off / annual fees

- New-student capital (development) fee / one-time levy for incoming students: USD 7,500 (one-time). This fee has been reported historically as a one‑time new‑student capital charge.
- Transportation (school bus) service: reported historically in the range of USD 1,100–USD 1,300 per year for students using the school bus; transportation is charged separately from tuition.
- Meals / Food services, school supplies, textbooks, uniforms, extracurricular activity fees, special program fees, and exam/assessment fees are additional to tuition and are charged as applicable. The school operates food and transportation services as separate billable services.

Refunds, cancellations and one-off fee treatment

- Application and admission fees are charged at application and are reported historically as non‑refundable. Registration and capital / development levies are one‑time payments charged at enrolment. Some capital/one‑time fees have in past practice been subject to waiver or reduction in special circumstances (for example, for students enrolling for less than a full year). Families should expect application and registration payments to be treated as non‑refundable in standard practice.

Fee payment options and currency

- Fees are commonly denominated and processed in US dollars.
- Accepted payment methods for schools using the same admissions/billing platform include major credit/debit cards, bank transfer (wire), cheque, cash and other online payment options (PayPal, AliPay where enabled); invoices normally include bank details and payment instructions. Expect the school to provide invoice-level instructions for permitted payment channels and any currency/bank‑charge handling.
Academics

Lincoln School - Kathmandu teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
American college-preparatory curriculum with an international perspective; English-language instruction with ESOL and learning support; health and physical education, music, art, and world languages in Spanish and French; Innovation Lab project-based learning; cross-disciplinary learning and student voice; access to The Virtual High School (VHS) online courses.

Student Teacher Ratio
Enrollment 245; 49 fully certified faculty; approximately 5 students per teacher.

Exam Results
Class of 2025 Mean SAT Scores: English 633; Math 583. Graduates (2022–2025) have been accepted to universities including Monash University, Northwestern University, University of Toronto, University of Washington, University of Sydney, USC, and New York University. AP Courses offered include AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP French Language, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP PreCalculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, and AP Statistics.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have progressed to universities across North America, Europe, and Australia, including Monash University, Northwestern University, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Toronto, University of Washington, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, USC, New York University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and others.
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