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Lincoln International Academy - Lo Barnechea

Chile, Santiago

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1970
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service No
Part of
Lincoln International Academy
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Outdoor Education, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Lincoln International Academy is a bilingual school in Chile serving students aged 2 to 18 across two campuses, Lo Barnechea and Chicureo. The school offers two international curricula: the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). In 2024 it became an IB World School delivering the Diploma Programme, and it is the first school in South America to teach the Finnish International Curriculum. The English-language program is complemented by a bilingual environment, with native English teachers and Cambridge English certification, and about a quarter of students come from international backgrounds. The school emphasizes student well-being through the Integral Support Department (DAI) and Outdoor Education, and it supports a safe, respectful campus through KiVa anti-bullying initiatives. Extracurriculars include a broad sport and arts offering, with a 2024 Performing Arts classroom. The school prepares students for university and life beyond through enquiry-based learning and personalised support globally.

This campus is part of Lincoln International Academy

Av. Las Condes 13150, 7710113 Lo Barnechea, Región Metropolitana, Chile

The Essentials

Lincoln International Academy - Lo Barnechea has 1,970 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Two campuses in Lo Barnechea and Chicureo, Santiago, Chile. Lo Barnechea is at Av. Las Condes #13.150, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile (+56 2 496 7600; admissions@lintac.cl). Chicureo is at Seaquist #100, Chicureo, Santiago, Chile (+56 2 496 7650; admissions@lintac.cl).

Stages
Preschool/Infant School through High School (including Elementary, Middle School, and Upper School) across two campuses.

Type
Bilingual school offering International Curricula: the IB Diploma Programme and the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS).

Pupil Nationality Mix
25% foreign students from 38 nationalities; 75% local.

Additional learning support
Integral Support Department (DAI) provides socio-emotional support; programs include Formative Activities Program, Digital Literacy Curriculum, Integral Parental Formation Certificate, and Digital Detox Platform.

Country affiliation
Chile
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
From materials and uniforms to the academic calendar and nursing services, school life is supported. Here you will find all official information related to uniforms for Lincoln International Academy students. We will have a two-year transition period (2025 and 2026) during which the current uniform will coexist with the new one, and we hope that by March 2027 all students will be wearing it. Chicureo: inspectoriach@lintac.cl; Lo Barnechea: inspectorialb@lintac.cl.

Food Options
Lunch is provided by Aramark; the menus at the Chicureo and Lo Barnechea campuses are updated monthly.
Fees
Application fee
- Application fee: UF 1.5 per applicant, payable online via Webpay when completing the application form. The application fee is non‑refundable.

Incorporation (entry) fee
- Pre‑Kinder / Kinder / 1st grade: UF 100 (one‑time, paid on entry).
- 2nd to 6th grade: UF 60 (one‑time, paid on entry).
- 7th to 12th grade: UF 40 (one‑time, paid on entry).
- The incorporation (entry) fee is non‑refundable.

Annual registration (matrícula) fee
- Registration fee (paid annually, per student): UF 12.

Annual tuition — amounts by campus and year group (2026 figures)
- Chicureo campus (annual tuition for 2026):
- Playgroup: UF 131.03 (equivalent to 10 equal monthly instalments of UF 13.10 per month when paid in 10 instalments).
- Preschool: UF 169.70 (≈ UF 16.97 per month in 10 instalments).
- Elementary: UF 206.14 (≈ UF 20.61 per month in 10 instalments).
- High School (9th grade): UF 232.20 (≈ UF 23.22 per month in 10 instalments).
- High School (10th–12th grades as stated for 2026): UF 229.90 (≈ UF 22.99 per month in 10 instalments).

- Lo Barnechea campus (annual tuition for 2026):
- Playgroup: UF 131.03 (≈ UF 13.10 per month in 10 instalments).
- Pre‑Kinder / Kinder: UF 182.19 (≈ UF 18.22 per month in 10 instalments).
- Elementary: UF 233.34 (≈ UF 23.33 per month in 10 instalments).
- High School: UF 233.34 (≈ UF 23.33 per month in 10 instalments).

How tuition is billed and payment terms
- Tuition is an annual charge and may be paid in instalments. The standard payment schedule for colegiatura is 10 equal monthly instalments, due between March and December of the academic year.
- The school offers a payment‑in‑advance option with a discount and the possibility to freeze the UF value at the date of payment; such discounts are offered at least in two periods (first and second semester) each year.
- Families with unpaid charges from the current year (tuition, extracurricular activities, Chromebook rental or other services) must regularize payments before formalizing matrícula for the following year.
- The school may apply an ordinary annual tuition adjustment (up to 2.0% ordinary annual increase) and has defined limits for multi‑year adjustments.

Parents' Association fee and other recurring charges
- Parents' Association fee: UF 1 per family per year, collected in two payments of UF 0.5 — collected in March and September.
- Chromebook charge: UF 5 per student per year (annual charge for device use/maintenance/insurance as specified).
- Materials and texts: Materials necessary for school activities are provided except for personal items; textbooks and some supplementary readings may not be included and may be charged separately. Students have access to a digital library (ODILO) for some supplementary readings.
- Lunch: From early primary grades students have lunch at school; families may bring lunch from home or contract/purchase food directly from the school's catering provider (Aramark). Lunch charges are separate.
- Extracurricular and complementary activities: Some mandatory educational activities (pedagogical outings, Outdoor Education, certain school visits) and optional extraprogrammatic workshops carry individual charges determined by the school.
- Accident insurance: Families must arrange accident insurance for their children; if not contracted by parents, the school may arrange it and charge the family.
- Uniforms and personal items: Uniforms and other personal items (backpacks, pencil cases, personal hygiene items) are not included in tuition and are to be provided by families.

Sibling and other discounts
- Sibling discounts (with current enrollment) apply as follows:
- 2nd sibling: 5% discount on colegiatura.
- 3rd sibling: 10% discount on colegiatura.
- 4th sibling and beyond: 25% discount on colegiatura.
- Additional sibling discounts on the entry (incorporation) fee are applied per the school's published scales for second/third and fourth siblings and beyond.
- The school also publishes specific discounts for Old Lincolnians (ex‑students) and may offer socio‑economic scholarships or supports through an application process.

Refunds and early‑termination
- The application fee (UF 1.5) is not refundable.
- The incorporation (entry) fee is expressly non‑refundable, regardless of the duration of the student's stay or reasons for withdrawal.
- Early termination of enrollment or requests to end the academic year early (for example due to relocation abroad) are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis; the school will review the situation and propose alternatives. There is no single blanket tuition‑refund rule published for early withdrawal; specific outcomes are handled according to the school's established policy.

Billing practicalities and payment methods
- Billing is managed primarily online through the school's management system. Tuition may be paid in instalments (standard 10 monthly instalments) or via the school's advance‑payment options.
- Application payments are processed via Webpay.
- Accepted electronic payment methods include credit cards (including PAT subscription), debit cards (including PAC subscription) and other online electronic payment methods supported through the school's systems.
- Some service providers (for example the catering provider for school lunches) may require separate payment arrangements directly with the provider.

Notes on adjustments and special cases
- The school may offer extension of payment deadlines or other arrangements for families with justified reasons; payment extensions and special cases are decided by the school.
- Ordinary annual tuition adjustments are subject to limits and will be communicated in advance; extraordinary adjustments require justification and approval by the school's governing body.
Academics

Lincoln International Academy - Lo Barnechea teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS). In 2024 Lincoln International Academy became an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme, and it is the first school in South America to teach the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS).

Exam Results
Outstanding SIMCE and PAES scores obtained consistently.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have access to multiple universities in Chile and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Seek, Life Project promotes academic, emotional, and vocational development, and places emphasis on emotional well‑being as a key part of the vocational process.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Education Needs Program offers Regular, Mixed, and Specialized modalities (the latter at Chicureo campus). Kristine Seaquist Caroca leads the program; a specialized team of teachers and experts works with students, providing curricular adaptations and support plans, workshops, and collaboration with external specialists to support the whole family.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a solid English language education in a bilingual, immersion environment with English at the center of learning. Qualified staff, including native English teachers, support language development; Cambridge English Qualifications certify students' English proficiency; the school values cultural exchange and a global perspective.

Mental Wellbeing
The Seek, Life Project promotes emotional well-being as part of the vocational process, and KiVa supports mental wellbeing by reducing bullying, depression, and anxiety and by increasing joy of learning and motivation.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe, happy environment with KiVa anti-bullying measures and school coexistence ambassadors at both campuses; Coexistence Week is celebrated annually to reinforce positive, respectful conduct.
Parent Experience

History
Lincoln International Academy was founded in March 1977 by Robert G. Seaquist and Verónica Caroca Cerón, with the first campus on Luis Thayer Ojeda Street in Providencia and 137 students. Verónica Caroca became headmistress in 1991, and her son John F. Seaquist has served as headmaster since 2001. A multidisciplinary Comprehensive Support Department (DAI) was created in 2003, and the Chicureo campus opened in 2006, giving the school two campuses in Lo Barnechea and Chicureo. From 2021 the Finnish International Curriculum began to be implemented and from 2024 the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Community
The LINTAC community is diverse and multicultural, and values a comprehensive education. Love is a core value; the school promotes discipline, perseverance, honesty, joy, respect, and responsibility in its students. In 2024 LINTAC became an International Baccalaureate World School and offers the Diploma Programme, enabling holistic development and university access in Chile and abroad. The school is the first in South America to teach the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS), and emphasizes learning, respect for diversity, and leadership for society and the environment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Two Parents' Associations operate at Lincoln: Pa Lo Barnechea and Pa Chicureo. The Lo Barnechea Parents' Association is an independent organization that aims to positively impact the Lo Barnechea community; its 2023–2026 Board includes Silvana Merino (President), Mina Hyun (Vice President), Carola Castillo (Treasurer) and Sandra Toro (Secretary); contact cpalb@lintac.cl. Its objectives include building a principled community, improving communication with the school, promoting cooperation and programs to nurture students, maintaining dialogue with the school, and developing initiatives for the holistic development of students and their environment; campaigns in 2023 included Teacher's Day gifts, 4th-grade award presentations, vaccination day, cultural diversity celebrations, Easter campaign, Spirit's Week for Fundación Par, the “Apoya a tu hermano” drive, book campaigns, Lincoln's Day and Mother's Day, and talks on alcohol and drugs. The Chicureo Parents' Association was created in October 2020; its Board for 2020–2024 includes Andrea Gatica (President), María José Campino (Vice President), Allison Huckaby (Secretary), Lorena Cifuentes (Treasurer), and Marcela Slimming and Marcela Quezada as Directors; contact cpach@lintac.cl, with motto “Generate Community.” Its mission includes integrating parents, promoting family–school bonding, forging local alliances for well-being, representing parents in dialogue with authorities, and addressing concerns in academic, coexistence, and sports areas; campaigns in 2023 included collecting caps for Fundación Damas de Café, Family Day, Lost & Found, uniforms and school-supply sales, coordination with the school on activities, participation in local social activities, support to entrepreneurs, graduation events, and Christmas toy campaigns.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates across two campuses, Lo Barnechea and Chicureo. It is a 100% bilingual school and offers International Curricula, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and the Finnish International Curriculum (FIS).

Extra Curricular Facilities
More than 30 sports and extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Lincoln International Academy employs a team of highly qualified teachers and a curriculum that blends international standards with innovative pedagogy. Students engage in meaningful learning that develops critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. The school reports high results on national and international assessments, reflecting a strong focus on academic achievement. Personalized support helps each student overcome challenges and pursue their goals, while enquiry and curiosity are encouraged to prepare them for university and life beyond school.

Arts & Creative
Arts and performing arts are a key part of Lincoln International Academy, with the arts seen as a pathway to developing creativity, leadership, and teamwork through musicals and festivals. Students collaborate on production elements such as costume design, choreography, scenery, and staging to bring performances to life. Musical learning starts early, with opportunities to form bands and participate in annual musicals and festivals. In 2024 a Performing Arts classroom was launched to further develop artistic skills across the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The school operates a 100% bilingual learning environment with about 25% of students coming from other countries, and provides a solid English-language education. English is the center of daily learning, supported by qualified native-English teachers and Cambridge English certifications that attest language proficiency. Cultural exchange is valued, with students interacting with peers from many nationalities to broaden global perspectives, using English as a key means of communication.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers more than 30 sports and extracurricular activities across two campuses. Sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, and rugby, with new courts added in Chicureo and Lo Barnechea since 2023, and a free-form 'Escuelitas Deportivas' program that lets students choose a sport. The sports program emphasizes teamwork, fair play, and perseverance, complemented by a range of workouts to develop athletic skills. Students have broad opportunities for physical activity and recreational interests as part of school life.

Community & Service
KiVa, the Finnish anti-bullying program, is implemented at Lincoln International Academy with coexistence ambassadors on both campuses and an annual Coexistence Week. KiVa was developed by the University of Turku in collaboration with Finland's Ministry of Education, aiming to reduce bullying while increasing joy in learning and motivation. The school's coexistence initiatives foster a safe, respectful school community. These programs contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for students.

Leadership & Professional
SEEK Life Project, launched in 2021, promotes vocational development and aims to maximize students' decision-making through goal setting, exploring alternatives, evaluating interests and skills, and acquiring knowledge. It guides students through graduation options, university admissions, and career planning while emphasizing emotional well-being and academic support. The program is built on four pillars: Searching, Exploring, Evaluating, and Knowledge. Lincoln International Academy also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which supports holistic development and enhances university access in Chile and abroad.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Lincoln's Integral Support Department (DAI) promotes the integral development and emotional well-being of students, providing counseling, social skills development, and social-emotional support as needed. The Outdoor Education program, implemented since 2016, offers excursions and field trips to connect students with nature and promote a sustainable future, enriching education through outdoor experiences. KiVa anti-bullying initiatives, coexistence ambassadors, and Coexistence Week help maintain a safe and joyful learning environment. The Escuelitas Deportivas program provides accessible opportunities for physical activity to support fitness and overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught. English is the central language of learning, with a fully bilingual approach. From the first grade, admissions evaluate applicants in English and Spanish, indicating both languages are part of language education. Cambridge English Qualifications certify English proficiency.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the center of learning. The school provides a solid English language education. The environment is fully bilingual, enriching students' experience and global perspectives. Qualified teaching staff includes native English teachers and Cambridge English Qualifications certify students' English proficiency.

Immersion Programs
English is the center of our learning and students are immersed in a bilingual environment. The school offers complete immersion in a bilingual setting. Qualified teaching staff includes native English teachers. Cambridge English Qualifications underpin the certification of English proficiency.
Admissions

Admissions
Lincoln International Academy is an international bilingual family school of academic excellence. It is guided by values such as love, respect, discipline, perseverance, honesty and joy. It is the first school in South America to provide the Finnish International model and is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The admissions process opens with a contact form and a visit to the school for a personalized meeting led by the admissions team; after the meeting, applicants receive the application form and payment information for the admission process (1.5 UF). Documents to attach include a birth certificate and a personality report (and grade certificates for the last two years in some cases). An evaluation follows the application, during which the child participates in play-based activities; results are emailed within up to 15 business days after the evaluation. Enrollment dates are announced for each intake year. Ages for application vary by campus and grade, with Playgroup, Pre-Kinder and up to 10th grade eligibility and vacancies advertised per campus. Lo Barnechea location: Av. Las Condes #13.150, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile (+56 2 496 7600). Chicureo location: Seaquist #100, Chicureo, Santiago, Chile (+56 2 496 7650).
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