High Schools' selection and value in BA. Is Lincoln the best choice?

[P6x]

My son is currently doing his freshman year in Texas at an ISD school. I have owned an apartment in Belgrano (Gorostiaga) since 2007, and I am thinking to return to live in BsAs as Houston is getting long in the tooth.
Can someone who has experienced private high schools in BsAs gives me an unbiased opinion?
My son performs well academically, and he has so far spent all his life in Texas, where he was born.
Obviously, Lincoln High School in La Lucilla immediately comes to mind.
A quick review using A.I. brought some mixed reviews about the academic quality of the tuition.
Can anyone who has their students in attendance give me a first-hand opinion?
Kind regards:
P6

 

[julia_en_ruta]

There are a bunch of posts on the site about peoples' opinions on private schools, including Lincoln. Here are a few:

Belgrano Day School or Lincoln School?

Hi there, I’ll soon be in Bs As and I need some advice on bilingual school. I’m English and my wife is Argentinian Which of these two schools offers the best education? My children are only 2, 3 and 4 years old growing fast… I would like to get my them on one of these school but I’m not too...

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Comparing US and BA schools

Hi everyone! Apologies if this isn't the right place for this kind of thread. I'm not a parent, but rather a freelance writer based in Buenos Aires who is looking to profile parents who moved from the United States to Buenos Aires sometime in the last few years and have experience looking for...

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International schools in Argentina

Hello, friends of the forum! My child is from China and is 16 years old. I am looking for an Argentinian International High School for my child as the Chinese ones are not very cost effective and often expensive. I've been looking at forums and the internet, and I've come up with Baica, but I'm...

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Lincoln School Or Belgrano Day Or Arco Iris?

hi friends, i am so hoping by a miracle that some of you can give me your thoughts! We are still in the US and will be moving to BA in late June. My 6 year old son just got his 'acceptance' to Lincoln school, and they want a $1000 deposit. It's a lot, but if it's the best place for him, we'll...

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If you search "Lincoln" in the search bar, others will come up.

 

[elhombresinnombre]

How long are you planning to stay? I have always understood that one of the big plus points of schools like Lincoln is that not only do they follow the US curriculum but they follow the US school calendar too. That makes them perfect for visiting company executives and diplomats etc because when they finish their tour of duty and go back to the USA, their children will fit almost seamlessly back into school back home. That may not be such an advantage if you intend living in Argentina for the long haul.

 

[P6x]

There are a bunch of posts on the site about peoples' opinions on private schools, including Lincoln. Here are a few:

Belgrano Day School or Lincoln School?

Hi there, I’ll soon be in Bs As and I need some advice on bilingual school. I’m English and my wife is Argentinian Which of these two schools offers the best education? My children are only 2, 3 and 4 years old growing fast… I would like to get my them on one of these school but I’m not too...

baexpats.org

Comparing US and BA schools

Hi everyone! Apologies if this isn't the right place for this kind of thread. I'm not a parent, but rather a freelance writer based in Buenos Aires who is looking to profile parents who moved from the United States to Buenos Aires sometime in the last few years and have experience looking for...

baexpats.org

International schools in Argentina

Hello, friends of the forum! My child is from China and is 16 years old. I am looking for an Argentinian International High School for my child as the Chinese ones are not very cost effective and often expensive. I've been looking at forums and the internet, and I've come up with Baica, but I'm...

baexpats.org

Lincoln School Or Belgrano Day Or Arco Iris?

hi friends, i am so hoping by a miracle that some of you can give me your thoughts! We are still in the US and will be moving to BA in late June. My 6 year old son just got his 'acceptance' to Lincoln school, and they want a $1000 deposit. It's a lot, but if it's the best place for him, we'll...

baexpats.org

If you search "Lincoln" in the search bar, others will come up.

Thank you very much! I am reading the threads.

 

[P6x]

How long are you planning to stay? I have always understood that one of the big plus points of schools like Lincoln is that not only do they follow the US curriculum but they follow the US school calendar too. That makes them perfect for visiting company executives and diplomats etc because when they finish their tour of duty and go back to the USA, their children will fit almost seamlessly back into school back home. That may not be such an advantage if you intend living in Argentina for the long haul.

Thank you for replying!

My situation is probably unique. I have owned a place on Gorostiaga (Belgrano) since 2007. I have lived full-time in Buenos Aires from 2003 until 2008, when I relocated to Houston, where I have resided up to now.
The plan would be to finish high school as per the US curricula so 10th to 12th since he is currently doing his 9th Grade.

 

[Anna GF]

our family took a tour of Lincoln school in July - it's nice but waaaayy out of our price range. However, since you mentioned you lived in BA for 5 years, they told me there is a big discount for those who have lived in Argentina for at least 5 years (I can't remember the amount exactly).

 

[RichardAlem]

My two nieces went to the Lincoln school. Both learned to think critically through their curriculum and both learned to think independently through the medium of complex team projects. "Here's the task. You figure it out." This engendered teamwork and problem solving.

The curriculum is challenging and they were always burdened with homework. Not much free time to play with their cellphones.

Their mathematics, chemistry and biology notes indicated a thorough understanding of foundational deterministic science disciplines: mathematics describes physics which describes chemistry which describes biology which describes medicine. I did not see any 'woke', DEI or transgender nonsense. They were taught to be responsible stewards of the earth.

Away from the academics, Lincoln school builds a sense of camaraderie. They all wear uniforms and they socialize together via school trips.

I did not hear the kids using bad language. They weren't using drugs or drinking alcohol. They were respectful to their teachers and they were polite. These are my observations based on being around my nieces and their friends.

Compared to the feral children running wild in the subways and on the streets, I would take the worst of the Lincoln school kids any day. I have been to several of their theatrical plays and I have met their friends. Overall, they seem to be well mannered kids. If I had kids here, I would not hesitate to send them to the Lincoln school.

 

[sergio]

My son is currently doing his freshman year in Texas at an ISD school. I have owned an apartment in Belgrano (Gorostiaga) since 2007, and I am thinking to return to live in BsAs as Houston is getting long in the tooth.
Can someone who has experienced private high schools in BsAs gives me an unbiased opinion?
My son performs well academically, and he has so far spent all his life in Texas, where he was born.
Obviously, Lincoln High School in La Lucilla immediately comes to mind.
A quick review using A.I. brought some mixed reviews about the academic quality of the tuition.
Can anyone who has their students in attendance give me a first-hand opinion?
Kind regards:
PN

 

[sergio]

Outrageously expensive US style bubble. Is that what you want?

 

[QuilmesSlo]

Outrageously expensive US style bubble. Is that what you want?

Needlessly abrasive.