jazz
From: Bangladesh
3/22/2006 04:10 EST
How is Lincoln school for college prep and socially for teenageers? I have a 15 year old daughter who may attend Lincoln next school year. Is it academically challenging? Are the teachers and curriculum competent? What is the social life for teenagers like? Is there a good suburban area to live near the school?
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baires
From: Argentina
3/22/2006 13:24 EST
Lincoln is the best school with an American Style (it is unique)
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jazz
From: Bangladesh
3/23/2006 01:44 EST
Does anyone know where Lincoln school is located ? Are there homes/suburban areas nearby? What area do most expat families live in?
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sapphos
From: Argentina
3/23/2006 22:29 EST
Hi Jazz, Lincoln is located just past San Isidro centro in San Isidro. It's on Libertador Avenue (avenida libertador). Yes most people live in the area, there are tons of great houses varying in price by size and location. If you don't have a guarantia from someone who owns property locally, you may be asked to prepay your rent and you'll have to find someone willing to rent to you without it. I have a great realtor I can recommend to you in San Isidro who found us our house which is 3800 sq. feet and very well priced. He doesn't try to rip off expats and is used to working with french expats but is fluent in english as well. The neighborhoods in the area are San Isidro, Acasusso, Martinez, Beccar, Punta Chica, and the edge of San Fernando closest to San Isidro. I have a friend who will be teaching there starting the new school year from California. From what she's told me, they look only for teachers with at least 2 years of classroom experience and prefer those with master's degrees. feel free to email me directly at zurrolaur@yahoo.fr or maybe you can go to my blog as well as I have some other school related info on it. http://movingtoargentina.typepad.com Laura
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shelleyscorner
From: United States
3/28/2006 23:10 EST
My sister has been teaching in the primary grade level at The Lincoln School for 3 years and loves it. She has never worked with a staff as competent and compassionate as her peers at Lincoln. Of course, I get a one-sided opinion, but she's very happy at Lincoln (which is very selective with their job offers) and is not looking forward to returning to the challenges of teaching in the US in a couple of years. Good Luck!
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jazz
From: Bangladesh
3/31/2006 05:47 EST
Hi- Thanks for the info. Yes, I would like to know the name of the realtor. i can basically live anywhere but want to be where most of the kids are. Is hosing expensive?
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leegartner
From: United States
5/20/2006 16:57 EST
Does anyone have any info on the Lincoln school in Buenos Aries good or bad???
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sapphos
From: Argentina
5/22/2006 10:49 EST
I have friends who have kids at Lincoln, as well as a friend who will be teaching there this coming school year.
The people who have kids at Lincoln have told me that it's quite expensive, 20,000 a year, plus 6000 per kid just to get the initial registration, but most think it's a pretty good school.
On the other hand, I have Argentine/American couple friends who say they would never put their kid at Lincoln choosing instead places like Belgrano Day School that are biliingual programs.
I met one person recently who is going to send her child there but it's because she has to stay on the same school year, but she said after meeting with them and careful consideration, if she didn't have to abide by the simultaneous school year she would look around.
I don't know if this helps or not.
Laura
http://movingtoargentina.typepad.com
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vmf
From: Argentina
5/22/2006 18:08 EST
Hi. The Lincoln School is very good, by all accounts. I work with expatriates and all the American expats send their kids there and I have yet to hear a negative comment, and I've been doing this for years!. It follows the American school calendar (here in Argentina the school year typically begins in March and ends in November/December) so that too, accomodates Americans who must later return to the school system in the US. It is located in the Northern suburbs, in La Lucila, a few blocks East of Av. del Libertador and sorrounded by neighborhoods with housing of all styles and prices. The school organizes and/or sponsors many extra-curricular activiities and social events. If you need further information, please let me know. Veronica.
vfcexpat@fibertel.com.ar
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kbeebe
From: Argentina
12/4/2006 18:54 EST
Hi--I just stumbled on this site and your posting is old but I teach 3rd grade at Lincoln and have a 15 yr old daughter at the High School. We have been here almost 4 months--if you still have questions you can e-mail me at beebe_k@lincoln.edu.ar. We parents need to stick together.
The school is in La Lucila a beautiful neighborhood and we live 3 blocks from school.
Ciao
Keith
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angelabrasil29
From: Argentina
7/26/2007 11:22 EST
I spent four months reseraching schools prior to moving here. We arrived a month ago from Brasilia. My 4 children will start Lincoln in a few weeks, but I will tell you what I found.
The bilingual schools are many but a few have higher reputations: San Andre (Saint Andrew Scots), Saint George, and Northlands. If your child is in secondary level (highschool) and not Spanish adept, moving him/her to a bilingual education will likely make him lose one grade. All experts say this. If the child is younger - its much easier. The bilingual schools are 30 to 40 percent cheaper than Lincoln. San Andre is hard to get into - they take alumni first and its popular and huge and well located. You should know that Lincoln offers possible financial aid -but you must fill out many forms and its up to the Finance Commitee. Lincoln has a strong reputation here. Argentinians say that multinational companies hire kids straight out of the school - and no other. It is well known for the best teachers. Bilingual schools have also strong reputations and seem balanced in curriculum, but I have heard of cases of foriegn kids being bullied...cannot confirm this though. On Lincoln, I cannot say more first hand - but have toured the grounds and the infrsatructure is high standard..a dream really. We decided it was worth the cost but our middle school children will take the Argentinian track to graduate with credentials to go to University in Latin America. One possible negativity - I heard rumour at a cocktail party that Lincoln kids have a high usage of drugs...however all American schools seem to tote that reputation - and we have never found it true in many years overseas. To me - teen socializing has thsi aspect in any major city and its up to best judgement of kids these days. The areas to live are Martinez and Acasusu if you ask me: quaint, safe, conveniently close to the school and train. Be careful on renting - there is a high inflation for rentals to expats in the past 6 months. Many houses are in very bad shape (mold, infiltration, etc.) - you can bargain strongly if u have a company or diplomatic guarantee. Good luck!
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cmchapman75
From: United Kingdom
8/25/2007 09:53 EST
Does anyone know what the schools are like in San Rafael? My fiance is English, and I am American. We are seriously considering moving to the Mendoza area of Argentina, but we have to consider the needs of our two girls. Ages 9 and 12. I need to know what the schools are like, what the activities are like in the area, the social life. Both our girls are active in dance, karate, swim and theatre and would like them to have some similar activities as well as having a good education. If anyone can tell me anything that would be helpful, I would appreciate it.
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peters
From: Argentina
9/2/2007 08:36 EST
would you ask your sister if she has any interest in tutoring 3 american children for one month bet 9/15 and 10/15??
we are traveing around the world and my wife and I need some help with the home schooling, oru phone nr is 00 372 531 81693 and our web address is www.mytripjournal.com/petersworldtour
thanks, robert peters
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peters
From: Argentina
9/2/2007 08:39 EST
would you have any interest in tutoring our 3 american children for a month bet 9/15 and 10/15??? we are taveling the world and my wife and i are not teachers so our home schooling is not going so well. our phone nr is 00 372 531 81693, but better to contact us at our website www.mytriopjournal.com/petersworldtour. thanks robert peters
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txninBA
From: Argentina
9/28/2007 10:08 EST
Another option in BA that is a pre-k through 12 American style school is Buenos Aires International Christian Academy: (www.baica.com). The teachers are from the states and an American curriculum is taught. It is also located in Zona Norte, and it is smaller and has a more personalized focus on the student.
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zimmermankic
2/9/2008 13:44 EST
Have you looked at other schools? There is one that my wife taught at that recently moved to San Fernando. It's name is BAICA (Buenos Aires International Christian Academy). You can look it up on the web. I do hope you find the right fit for you and your family.
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