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Lincoln School - Kathmandu

Nepal, Kathmandu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NPR 100 - 22,810
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 240
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
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 Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
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.

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.

Fees

Annual tuition at Lincoln School - Kathmandu ranges from NPR 100 to NPR 22,810 for 2026/27.

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.

Summary (practical points for parents)

- Budget for: the one‑time application and registration charges, the one‑time capital/development levy for new students, annual tuition by grade band (see figures above), transport if you require bus service, and separate costs for meals, uniforms, textbooks, exams and optional trips or activities.
Academics

Lincoln School - Kathmandu teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

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.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school welcomes a diverse student body and pursues holistic development, belonging, and leadership for all students. The Student Services Program provides a dynamic range of integrated services that foster social, emotional, academic, and language development, delivered by a team that includes a Student Services Facilitator, Elementary and Secondary Learning Support Teachers, an Occupational Therapist, a Learning Support Teaching Assistant, a School Counselor, a College Counselor, a Health Specialist, a Speech and Language Specialist, and a Mental Health Social Worker; all Student Services staff are trained and certified in the U.S., Canada, or Australia.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Student Services Program provides a dynamic range of integrated services to meet the individual needs of all students, with a team that includes Elementary and Secondary Learning Support Teachers, an Occupational Therapist, a Speech and Language Specialist, a School Counselor, a College Counselor, a Health Specialist, and a Mental Health Social Worker.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Language development is addressed through the Student Services Program, supported by a Speech and Language Specialist.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by a Mental Health Social Worker as part of the Student Services Team.

Safeguarding

Lincoln School is committed to protecting the safety and rights of children and endorses the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The school provides a safe and secure environment, operates a five‑team Child Protection Team that trains staff and ensures student safety, and requires international background checks for employment.

Admissions

Admissions

Lincoln School is an independent, co-educational day school offering Pre-school through Grade 12 with an American college-preparatory curriculum. The 180-day school year is divided into two semesters, and ESOL services are provided; world languages include Spanish and French. Enrollment is 245 students across PS/PK to Grade 12, with 27 countries represented.

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