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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 ofLincoln 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
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 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.
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
What curriculum does Lincoln International Academy follow?
Lincoln International Academy offers bilingual education in Santiago, Chile, combining international educational approaches with the Chilean national curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 2 to 18, from early years through Grade 12.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Lincoln International Academy is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is the school located?
Lincoln International Academy is located in Santiago, Chile.
