Our History
The beginning of a dream
Founded in 1945 by a group of visionary Costa Rican parents and American immigrants, Lincoln School has been a beacon of bicultural and bilingual education in Costa Rica. Starting with 136 students in a small house in Barrio La California, San José, the school was established with the aim of providing a quality education that would prepare students for a globalized world.
In 1953, Lincoln School moved to its location in Moravia, on a 3.19-hectare plot donated by André Challe. This was a crucial step in the growth of the school, which at that time already had over 1200 students.
In March 2003, the current land in Barrio El Socorro, San Miguel de Santo Domingo de Heredia, was acquired, and construction of the new campus began in March 2006. On March 12, 2007, the process of moving equipment, stationery, furniture, and books to the new campus commenced, officially inaugurating it on April 18, 2007. Spanning 7 hectares, this new campus marked the beginning of a new era for Lincoln School.
Since then, the school has experienced significant growth, now boasting a current enrollment of over 1,400 students. In 2023, Lincoln School collaborated with international experts to establish the Lincoln Innovation Center (LINC), one of the most advanced innovation and makerspace centers in Central America. This center features state-of-the-art facilities designed to facilitate teaching, experimentation, collaboration, and prototype development, contributing to the creation of entrepreneurial ideas capable of addressing global challenges.
