Apply to Lincoln School: Girls' Private School Admissions

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As the only girls' school based on Quaker values in the United States, Lincoln honors the value of each individual while centering the Quaker values of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship (SPICES).

Apply to Lincoln School

Lincoln School welcomes applications from academically motivated and intellectually curious girls for Kindergarten–Grade 11, and from girls and boys from infancy–Pre-Kindergarten. The Admission Committee carefully considers a candidate’s academic ability and potential, extracurricular involvement and talents, and interest to contribute meaningfully to our community.

Are you an international student interested in applying to Lincoln School? Please see our application details.

Little School (6 weeks - 3 years)

Lincoln's co-educational Little School division includes classrooms for children 6 weeks to 3 years old. We offer full- or half-day options as well as full- or partial-week spots.

1. Enrollment Timeline

We accept applications for Little School year round! We are now accepting applications for a Spring/Summer 2024 or later start date. Applications are accepted year round to our early childhood program; decisions are communicated as space become available.

2. Online Inquiry

The completion of the online inquiry starts the admission process. Upon submission of this inquiry, you will receive an email that provides secure access to Lincoln’s online Admission Portal.

3. Application for Admission

Once you have access to the Admission Portal, families can view and complete the admission application, and track the status of the student’s application. There is a non-refundable $60 fee to apply.

Schedule a Tour

The best way to experience our program is to visit us! We invite every Little School applicant (and their parents!) to visit the Little School and learn more about our program and timeline of available openings with an admission representative. Please contact the admission team at admission @lincolnschool.org to schedule your visit and tour.

Lower School (3 years- Grade 5)

The Lower School welcomes applications from boys and girls for Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten and for girls from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Below are the steps to complete Lincoln’s Lower School application process.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024–25 school year in Nursery - Grade 11. For inquiries about a transfer into the 2023–24 school year, please contact the Admission Office.

Inquire Online

This is the first step of the admission process. Click HERE to begin.

Complete the Admission Application

Complete the application online with a non-refundable application fee of $60.

Schedule a Conversation with the Admission Team

We look forward to learning more about you! Please contact the Admission Office or call 401.331.9696 x3157 so that we can schedule a time for a conversation and tour. We cannot wait to learn more about your student and to answer your questions.

Transcript Release Form

Parent/guardian must sign and submit a transcript release form to the applicant’s current school. The applicant’s transcript is mandatory for review.

Teacher Recommendation

A recommendation from the candidate’s current teacher is required. Please submit the Nursery, Pre-K or Kindergarten applicant form or the Grade 1—5 applicant form to your child’s current teacher.

Financial Assistance

Those families interested in being considered for need-based financial assistance should complete an online application through the CLARITY Financial Aid Application. More information on Lincoln's Financial Aid Program can be found here.

Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline: December, 31, 2023. Any application completed after December 31, 2023 will be considered for financial assistance only as funds remain available.

Middle & Upper Schools (Grade 6-12)

The Middle and Upper Schools welcome applications from girls for Grades 6 to 11. Below are the steps to complete Lincoln’s Middle and Upper Schools application process.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024–25 school year in Nursery - Grade 11. For inquiries about a transfer into the 2023–24 school year, please contact the Admission Office.

Inquire Online

This is the first step of the admission process. Click HERE to begin.

Complete the Admission Application

Complete the application online with a non-refundable application fee of $60.

First Round Application Deadline: February, 1, 2024

Schedule a Conversation with the Admission Team

We look forward to learning more about you! Please contact the Admission Office so that we can schedule a time for a conversation and tour. We cannot wait to learn more about your student and to answer your questions.

Complete Short Response Form and Writing Sample

There is no right or wrong answer here, however we ask each applicant to have fun and be creative in completing this form. Additionally, a writing sample is required. Please find the writing sample prompts in the applicant portal.

Transcript Release Form

Parent/guardian must sign and submit a transcript release form to the applicant's current school. The applicant’s transcript for the past 2.5 years is mandatory for review.

Teacher Recommendation

Recommendations from the candidate’s current English and Math teachers are required.

Standardized Testing (Optional)

Test scores from either the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test, www.ssat.org) or the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, www.iseetest.org) are optional.

Financial Assistance

Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline: December, 31, 2023. Any application completed after December 31, 2023 will be considered for financial assistance only as funds remain available.

Applying as an International Student

Lincoln School welcomes international applications from high-school-aged girls requiring an I-20 to study in the United States. Lincoln is a top choice for international students looking for a rigorous and experiential high school experience, one that will enhance opportunities beyond graduation. Although Lincoln School is not a boarding school, Lincoln’s partner, Apex International Education Partners, works with each prospective student’s family to coordinate home stays during their academic experience at Lincoln.

Applicants will be asked to provide the following information:

International Student Application
Official school transcript from current school
TOEFL Test Score Report
Teacher recommendations from current English and Mathematics teachers
Virtual or in-person interview with Lincoln Admission Office
Copy of passport
Verification of funding to cover full annual tuition and fees
A non-refundable application fee of $60

Once a completed application is received, the Admission Committee will review the application for admission and a decision will be provided, following our overall application and decision timeline. If the student is admitted to Lincoln School, an official acceptance letter and enrollment contract will be provided via email. Once the enrollment contract is signed and the required deposit is paid, an I-20 form will be created and mailed to the student. Proof of health insurance is required upon enrollment.

International students attending Lincoln School are offered the opportunity to either reside at Apex International Education Partners or secure their own local housing and transportation. Lincoln School cannot coordinate living arrangements with host families. For more information about living at AIEP, please contact:

Apex International Education Partners

Christine Zhang: christine.aiep@gmail.com

Still have questions? Contact Lincoln’s Admission Office at admission@lincolnschool.org or 401.331.9696.

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2024-25 Applicants

If you are interested in inquiring or applying for admission for the 2024–2025 academic year, please fill out an inquiry form and our Admission team will be in touch with you. If you have any immediate questions, please email or call us at 401-331-9696. We can’t wait to learn more about you!

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