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Peruvian North American Abraham Lincoln School

Peru, Lima

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1320
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Mandarin, French
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Abraham Lincoln School in Peru is an International Baccalaureate World School serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers PYP, MYP, and DP, along with the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). The campus in La Molina covers about 50,000 square meters, with an arts building, science laboratories, three libraries, a 120-seat auditorium, a coliseum, an athletic track, and two official soccer fields. The school operates as a bilingual community, delivering instruction in English and Spanish, and offering Mandarin Chinese and French as third languages. The Diploma Programme includes core courses such as Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and a Monography, with Peruvian subjects in Religion, Physical Education, and Performing Arts. The school was founded in 1950 and relocated to its current La Molina campus in 1981; IB programs were introduced thereafter. With over 1,350 students, the school emphasizes a multicultural, engaging environment and extensive after-school programs, clubs, and sports for families.

Jose Antonio Encinas 475, La Molina 15023, Peru

The Essentials

Peruvian North American Abraham Lincoln School has 1,320 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Calle José Antonio 475, La Molina, Lima, Peru.

Stages
PYP covers Nursery through Grade 5. MYP covers Grades 6 through 9. DP covers Grades 10 and 11.

Type
International Baccalaureate World School offering PYP, MYP and DP; bilingual education with English and Spanish as languages of instruction; Mandarin Chinese and French offered as third languages.

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided by a department of diversity to assist students across disciplines. It covers Special Educational Needs (SEN) not associated with disability or neurodevelopmental disorders.

Country affiliation
Peruvian-American
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school cafeteria is operated by a concessionaire. They offer drinks such as quinoa beverages, hot chocolate, and coffee, along with a variety of sandwiches; a lunch service is provided with a menu including a starter or soup, two mains, a dessert or fruit, and a beverage, with diet and soft-diet options available.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Cooperative of Educational Services Abraham Lincoln Ltda (Cooperativa de Servicios Educacionales Abraham Lincoln). Members elect representatives through a General Assembly, which sets annual service fees; the cooperative reserves funds through a Cooperative Reserve.
Fees
Application and one‑off fees
- Right of admission: S/. 400.00 (one‑time payment).
- Cooperative contribution (one‑time): USD $10.
- Service fee (single contribution to the Cooperative Reserve — payable once for the whole school stage): Nursery to Grade 6: S/. 25,000; Transfers (Grade 7 to Grade 11): S/. 12,500. For multiple children: first child pays 100% of the service fee; second and subsequent children pay 50% each. The service fee must be paid within 15 days of receiving the admission letter. The Cooperative Reserve contribution is irreparable (not subject to refund or redistribution).

Tuition (regular monthly pension) by year group
- General (monthly) tuition (pensión general): S/. 2,040.00 per month (monthly tuition that covers the regular education service). This monthly tuition is fixed annually by the General Assembly of Members.
- Notes on year groups: the published fee schedule gives a single general monthly pension amount that applies to the regular education service; separate per‑grade monthly amounts are not provided in the published schedule. The monthly pension covers regular instruction only.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The service fee (one‑off Cooperative Reserve contribution) is due within 15 days after receipt of the admission letter; failure to pay within that period may void the admission.
- Monthly tuition is charged as a mensualidad (monthly fee) and is set annually by the Cooperative's General Assembly; the school requires payment of the first pension in order to exercise membership rights in the Cooperative. Specific installment counts or a detailed monthly payment calendar are determined by the school/Cooperative's billing schedule.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered as part of the school's listed services; there are no boarding fees applicable. The school's published services describe cafeteria, book‑bank and extracurricular workshop arrangements but do not list residential or boarding options.

Other costs and routine charges
- Workshops: artistic, sports and formative workshops are provided free of charge within the standard after‑school schedule listed by the school.
- Bank of Books: a cooperative book‑rental system (Banco de Libros) is available for members of the Cooperative to rent textbooks and participating reading‑plan materials; this is presented as a savings/rental system for Cooperative members. Additional charges for rented books may apply under that program.
- Uniforms and individual materials: specific uniform costs or standard‑supply charges are not itemized in the published fee summary; parents should plan for standard uniform and personal supply purchases as customary for enrolment.

Refunds and non‑refundable items
- The Service Fee (Cooperative Reserve contribution) is described as irreparable and therefore not refundable or distributable to members, former members or heirs.
- Other refund terms (for admission fee, tuition, or other charges) are governed by Cooperative policies and statutory provisions; the Cooperative's publications state the irreparability of the Reserve contribution explicitly.

Fee payment options and administrative channels
- Payments and Cooperative administration are managed through the school/Cooperative administrative platforms and procedures; the published admissions material identifies Cooperative systems and member channels for payment and administration. Specific payment channel options (for example, which banks, online payment platforms, or whether credit‑card acceptance is offered) are handled through the Cooperative's payment procedures. Parents are expected to follow the Cooperative's published payment instructions at enrolment.

Year covered
- The published fee figures above are those presented for the 2025 school year and the Cooperative's admissions material addressing 2025/2026 admissions; the Cooperative sets monthly tuition and stage contributions annually.
Academics

Peruvian North American Abraham Lincoln School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with PYP (Primary Years Program) for Nursery to 5th grade, MYP (Middle Years Program) for 6th to 9th grade, and DP (Diploma Program) for 10th and 11th grade. The PYP has been taught since 2011 in English and Spanish; The MYP and DP are IB-authorized programs. English and Spanish are the languages of instruction; Mandarin Chinese and French are offered as third languages. The DP groups are Group 1: Language and Literature; Group 2: Acquisition of Languages (English); Group 3: Individuals and Societies (History); Group 4: Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry); Group 5: Mathematics (Mathematics NM, Mathematics NS, Mathematical Studies NM); Group 6: Arts and Electives (Visual Arts, Business & Management, Psychology, TISG, Chemistry). The Diploma Program includes core courses such as Theory of Knowledge, CAS and Monography, and additional Peruvian educational subjects like Religion, Physical Education, and Performing Arts.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Program leads to a certification recognized by leading universities around the world.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1950 in a house in the district of San Isidro, fulfilling the dream of a group of parents who wanted to provide first-class education to their children. The Educational Services Cooperative in Peru was formed by 103 families sharing the same values and ideals. Mr. Manuel Sánchez Palacios was the first President of the Cooperative and, with support from the United States Embassy, he hired Alie M. Allen, the first North American Principal of the school. With rapid growth, the institution expanded and inaugurated its current La Molina location in 1981. The International Baccalaureate programs were later implemented, with the Primary School Program, the Middle Years Program, and the Diploma Program authorized by the IB. Classes have started uninterruptedly to date.

Community
The Lincoln community includes students, parents, teachers, administrative personnel, maintenance staff, and staff in charge of the school shuttles. The school hosts cultural and artistic events, including a theatre production titled Abraham Lincoln, The Man and His Legacy. The Green Team MYP campaign engages the community in service and solidarity initiatives. Alumni achievements and student work are highlighted in school communications, including recognition of alumni such as Dr. Luis Andrade and ceremonies for Personal Projects.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is organized as the first Educational Services Cooperative in Peru, formed by 103 families. Mr. Manuel Sánchez Palacios was the first President of the Cooperative. With support from the United States Embassy, Alie M. Allen was hired as the first North American Principal. In 1981, the school moved to its current La Molina location. The Parents' Team participates in school life and has competed in the ADEPAFA Master Football Championship, reaching the final for the first time in 2025.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus covers approximately 50,000 m² and features modern architecture with an arts building, the principal's office, and administrative offices. Yards, playgrounds, and green spaces provide space for student movement. There are science laboratories, a coliseum with 800 seats, an athletic track, and two sports fields with official soccer dimensions. Classrooms include dedicated rooms for music and arts, a playroom, and an auditorium with a 120-seat capacity, along with three computer labs and three science laboratories. Three libraries serve Nursery, Primary, and Secondary levels, with more than 50,000 books.

Sports Facilities
The sports facilities include a coliseum with 800 seats, an athletic track, and two sports fields with official soccer measurements. These spaces support soccer and a range of other sports. School teams participate in the ADCA and ADECORE associations.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms include special rooms for music and arts, a playroom, and an auditorium seating 120. There are three computer labs with modern equipment. Three science laboratories are available for science classes.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports workshops include athletics, basketball, baseball, football, gymnastics, ludo-motricity, taekwondo, table tennis, and volleyball at recreational, formative, and leisure levels, with school teams competing in the ADCA and ADECORE associations. After-school artistic workshops run from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and include cartoons and comics, guitar, bijouterie and handmade jewelry, modern dance, robotics, yoga, dances for preschoolers, and multiple musical instruments. The program also includes the Student Council (COES), a Sustainable Development elective, and talent support options such as Math Talents and English Next Level.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program as part of its educational proposal. The educational levels are outlined as part of the proposal. The school has more than 1,350 students. Students learn and develop in a comprehensive, bilingual, and multicultural environment.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a comprehensive, bilingual, and multicultural environment. Bilingualism is central to the school's approach. The multicultural environment is reflected in student life and programs. The educational proposal includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the languages of instruction across the program. Mandarin Chinese and French are available as elective third languages. The curriculum is developed in English and Spanish across all grades. The Diploma Programme curriculum is authorized and includes Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature; Group 2: Language Acquisition (English); Group 3: Individuals and Societies (History); Group 4: Sciences (Biology; Physics; Chemistry).

Bilingual Teaching
English and Spanish are the languages of instruction; Mandarin Chinese and French are offered as elective third languages. Students receive international language certifications validating their language proficiency.
School Events
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