General Objectives

Of the Academic Community:
1. Form responsible, productive, ethical, creative and critical thinkers.
2. Offer a college-preparatory curriculum taught in English as the primary language, which stimulates and develops maximum potential and a sense of identity with the Lincoln philosophy.
3. Guarantee the quality and excellence of the educational program based on Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education, USA High School and International Baccalaureate diplomas, according to the applicable laws and regulations of Costa Rica and International standards, as well as the expectations of parents and students.
4. Form well-rounded students that excel in technology, the arts, sports and co-curricular activities, thereby complementing a balanced education.

Of Administration, Finance and Projects:
1. Guarantee the development and sustainable growth of the school through the efficient use of financial resources.

Of Formation and Growth:
1. Facilitate the intellectual, professional and personal growth of the faculty and support staff, giving feedback regarding performance, professional and human qualities, and promoting ethical values.
2. Develop a work and study environment which is pleasant, safe, and enriching, characterized by the application of technology, the functional design of space, and permanent investment in maintenance and improvement of the infrastructure.

Of Internal Procedures:
1. Develop and put into practice effective educational and administrative processes in a structured and systematic manner to assure quality and excellence of services.
2. Improve and update communication systems and their internal and external coordination.
3. Maintain high standards through systematic evaluation, measurement, and follow-up on academic, co-curricular, administrative, financial and infrastructure programs.

Institutional Values

Education
The institutional goal is an integral, humanistic and academic education, based on high quality standards, advanced technology, character education, encouraging student motivation for learning, creativity, critical and logical thinking and an ability to communicate in two or more languages.

Multicultural
The institution promotes understanding basic beliefs and values of other cultures, expressed through their philosophy, history, literature, art, science, and technology; thereby broadening student development and formation of ethical and cultural values.

Quality and Excellence
Through a broad curriculum, academic and administrative quality and excellence can be assured, supporting in this way individual needs of the school community to maximize student potential.

Order and Discipline
Order and discipline are essential to assure self-discipline, intellectual, professional and personal development of students, faculty and administrative personnel of the school.

Creativity
Lincoln School promotes a stimulating teaching environment of higher-level thinking skills, allowing students to apply creative solutions to problems.

Social Responsibility
The Lincoln community is committed to the responsible exercise of rights and obligations for social development and protection of our community.