LINCOLN COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a private, not-for-profit, college-preparatory, American international school. We serve an expatriate population associated with the various embassies, Foreign Service agencies, N.G.O’s, United Nations organizations, and international businesses. We also serve a large number of students whose parents are Ghanaian nationals. 20% of our students are Americans, 13% are Ghanaians, and 67% are from other countries. English is the language of instruction. Classes are offered from Preschool through to grade 12. The school year is divided into 2 semesters (Aug. -Dec. & Jan. – June) and additionally into quarter marking periods.
Lincoln Community School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization as an I.B. World School, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of both the Council of International Schools and the Association of International Schools in Africa.
Since its establishment in 1968, LCS has experienced continuous growth. The physical plant has grown to 55 classrooms, in addition to 3 art rooms, 3 science labs, 3 technology labs, 2 music rooms, a Visual and Performing Arts Center, Elementary and Secondary Libraries, an Early Childhood Center, a World Language Center and office space for guidance and administration. The library has 37,000 volumes plus multi-media equipment including Internet accessibility via a radio link. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose hall, 2 sports fields, playgrounds, a multipurpose court, a climbing wall and a semi-Olympic swimming pool. We offer:
- A close student and faculty relationship that creates an environment of mutual respect and trust;
- Well qualified international teachers, who inspire student learning.
- A learning environment which enables students to take responsibility for their learning and behavior, make good decisions and grow in wisdom and maturity;
- An emphasis upon respect, reverence and celebration of our human and cultural diversity
- An environment for independent, critical and creative thinking, which stimulates student capacity to analyze information, develop creative solutions and make complex decisions;
- A vibrant Athletics and after-school activities program.
- Personal and career counseling.
- A beautiful and safe campus.
Our School Profile offers a more detailed look at various aspects of our program. Additionally, the LCS school community follows a Strategic Plan that has guided its growth and development.
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