How to Apply

The Little School

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 January 2022 or later start date.

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 $55 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 Kim Lough at littleschool@lincolnschool.org to schedule your visit and tour.

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 now accepting applications for the 2022–23 school year. For applicants inquiring about a transfer into the 2021–22 school year, please contact the Admission Office.

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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 $55. 

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.

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

To be considered for need-based financial assistance, a Parent Financial Statement (PFS) must be submitted online at https://sssandtadsfa.force.com/familyportal. The PFS, the most recent year’s federal tax return, and W2s must be submitted online. Any PFS completed after December 31, 2021, will be considered for financial assistance only as funds remain available.

The Middle and Upper Schools welcome applications from girls for Grades 6 to 12. Below are the steps to complete Lincoln’s Middle and Upper Schools application process.

We are now accepting applications for the 2022–23 school year. For applicants inquiring about a transfer into the 2021–22 school year, please contact the Admission Office.

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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 $55. 

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

To be considered for need-based financial assistance, a Parent Financial Statement (PFS) must be submitted online at https://sssandtadsfa.force.com/familyportal. The PFS, the most recent year’s federal tax return, and W2s must be submitted online. Any PFS completed after December 31, 2021. will be considered for financial assistance only as funds remain available.

Lincoln School welcomes international applications (from students requiring an I-20 to study in the United States). Applicants should provide the following information:

• Official school transcript from current school
• TOEFL Test Score Report
• Teacher recommendations from current English and Mathematics teachers
• Virtual interview with Lincoln Admission Office (contact admission@lincolnschool.org to set up this interview)
• Copy of passport
• Verification of funding to cover full annual tuition and fees
• A non-refundable application fee of $55

International Student Application Process

Once a completed application is received, the Admission Committee will review the application for admission and a decision will be provided.

• 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