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

[artigas]

At one time CNBA was in fact the premier secondary school in Argentina; illustrious figures such as Carlos Pelligrini, Marcelo T de Alvear, Manuel Belgrano and Bernardo Rivadavia were educated there; all the Nobel Laureates, Presidents, etc all attended CNBA more than a century ago . Unfortunately in the last 30-50 years or so the Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires has produced Marxists such as Mario Firmenich, Axel Kiciloff, Mariano Recalde and Andres Larroque.

I think you are confusing the concept of supply and demand. CNBA was established to identify the best young intellects in Argentina and to educate them for the next generation of government and civic leaders. For the past 30-50 years, Argentine society and voters have demanded Peronist/ Marxist political leaders and CNBA has supplied that demand, as it was intended to do. I would argue that its better to have the relatively well educated Marxists you mentioned rather than the self taught, authoritarian and corrupt Marxist bus drivers, junior military officers or shop floor trade unionists found in other Latin American countries. I can tell you from my own experience, there is a wide and healthy variety of political pluralism at CNBA, there simply has not been a significant societal demand in Argentina for non-Peronist/ Marxist politicians until recently. Ambitious non-Peronist/ Marxist students simply have gone on to pursue success in non-political fields such as medicine, law, business and the arts. It is very Marxist logic to believe that by simply increasing the production of more Marxists at an elite school you can artificially create a demand for more Marxism in the wider society.

 

[P6x]

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).

I do not know how they could verify the amount of time spent in BsAs; I have the apartment's notary act in my name and dated.

As for price range, I have noticed that most private schools that offer US academics stick to the US fee structure. As I worked for an international company, they usually pay for private schools when you are posted outside your country of origin.

So yeah, very expensive for those who have to pay from their own pocket.

Another option was to relocate to Paris, and it's even worse: EUR 40,950 per amnum; there is an application fee, a security fee, and a capital assessment fee.
So Lincoln compares with the American School of Paris in terms of tuition fees.

 

[P6x]

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.

You did not specify the year(s).
In my experience, schools are a bit like our legacy travel guides. They had to be rewritten each year, because of the changes.
Admittedly, schools try to maintain a vision and standard throughout. They also have the tendency to release the alumni who do not fit their model.
But I liked what you wrote.
Thanks!

 

[P6x]

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

My son has lived, and has been schooled, in Texas (Houston) since he was born.
He only speaks American English.
He is currently in High School, and moving to a different country would already be challenging enough without trying to join a local high school and being taught in a different language.
I have lived in many different countries, and when you are only posted for two to three years with your kids, you have to opt for an academic model that you can find worldwide.
There used to be three; US, UK, and French.

 

[devilclam]

The Ivy League is competitive unless you are a legacy admission (George Bush / Ted Kennedy) or a DEI admission (Barack & Michelle Obama).

I did not see any 'woke', DEI or transgender nonsense.

Found the Boomer who watches too much Fox News.

You're not in the US anymore. It might be time to change the channel.

 

[sergio]

My son has lived, and has been schooled, in Texas (Houston) since he was born.
He only speaks American English.
He is currently in High School, and moving to a different country would already be challenging enough without trying to join a local high school and being taught in a different language.
I have lived in many different countries, and when you are only posted for two to three years with your kids, you have to opt for an academic model that you can find worldwide.
There used to be three; US, UK, and French.

There are still the UK and USA models. Not sure how many French there are. The once British schools in BsAs which have been mentioned here now cater to a mix of students (few are any longer Anglo-Argentine) but they teach in English as well as some classes in Spanish so that they can satisfy national legal requirements.

 

[P6x]

There are still the UK and USA models. Not sure how many French there are. The once British schools in BsAs which have been mentioned here now cater to a mix of students (few are any longer Anglo-Argentine) but they teach in English as well as some classes in Spanish so that they can satisfy national legal requirements.

Before English became the official communication language, French was the official diplomatic one.
Most diplomats spoke French to some extent, still do today.

In Houston, we have AWTY which offers a French tuition mirroring the French academic curricula.
Unfortunately, AWTY has many French companies sponsoring, such as Total. Even if you can afford the tuition, all French slots are most always filled by those expatriates that come to Houston for a few years, including medical research.
Dallas has one too: Dallas International School

I worked in French-speaking countries, where it was actually easier to find a French school than a US one.

However, I think more and more former French-speaking countries have moved to English too, and the French schools are vanishing.

UK and US schools are the best options when you get posted from country to country, so your kids have some continuity.

That said, homeschooling is on the rise. At least it is in Houston since the Internet resources make it viable. As long as you can take the tests remotely.

 

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

You have Leceé Mermoz here not sure how much it follows the French curriculum though?

 

[julia_en_ruta]

FWIW, I have no opinion on the quality of this school since I don't have kids, but from biking around the provincia I know there's another English-medium school in Olivos/Nordelta, if you're open to driving a bit: https://www.northlands.edu.ar/en/our-school/
If you really like driving, there's also a bilingual school way out on the way to Pilar called St. George's, or they have a location in Quilmes: https://stgeorges.edu.ar