Accra, Ghana: Lincoln Community School Accra: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet

The Lincoln Community School (LCS) is a private, nonprofit, college preparatory day school that offers educational programs from prekindergarten (age four) through grade 12. The school, established in 1968, is located in the West African city of Accra. The school is a center of excellence in the region, with strong professional development programs for its teachers and serving as a regional site for teacher workshops. The school year comprises four academic quarters, with the first beginning mid-August and the last ending in mid-June. LCS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council of International Schools and is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School.

Organization: The school is governed by a nine-member board of trustees. Members of the Lincoln Community School’s Parent Association elect four members and appoint two members for a two-year term. Three trustees are appointed by the U.S. Ambassador.

Curriculum: The school is international in both population (60+ nations represented) and philosophy, with an emphasis on inquiry and problem solving. It is designed to be appropriately challenging and to allow a smooth transition into other international schools. LCS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorized to offer all three levels of the IB Program. These three levels of the IB Program guide the curriculum: the Primary Years Program (PK–grade 5), the Middle Years Program (grades 6-10), and the IB Diploma Program (grades 11-12). Elective courses are offered in art, music, drama, design/STEM, and technology. The school offers English language support for students in grades 1-6 who are beginning their English language development and can support middle and high school students who are at intermediate or advanced levels. Learning support services for students with mild to moderate learning needs are provided, but families who may need additional support are advised to consult with the admission office about the services provided to ensure a good programmatic fit for their child.

Faculty: In the 2023-2024 school year, LCS has 183 total staff, 70.6 full-time teachers, 37 of whom are U.S. citizens, 13 host-country nationals, and 21 third-country nationals. Our faculty and staff represent 15 different nationalities including America, UK, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, India, Denmark, Spain, Ivory Coast, France, Colombia, Mauritius, Slovenia and Ghana.   Many teachers have advanced degrees and all qualified to teach in their assigned subject areas.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, enrollment was 565 students from 52 different countries, including 152 U.S. citizens, 51 host-country nationals, and 362 third-country nationals.

Facilities: The school has recently benefited from a number of completed construction projects. In January of 2021 a new, ultra-modern elementary school building was opened housing a beautiful new library space, a full range of open plan classrooms with open air spaces and playgrounds as well as performance spaces. Near the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, a brand new middle school / high school library was opened complete with large multi-purpose learning areas as well as study rooms. Finally, a state-of-the-art design area / makerspace was opened to complement an expanded design and technology program. School facilities are air conditioned with 74 classrooms including four art rooms, five science labs, four design/STEM labs, four music rooms, one dance room, learning support classrooms, and an early childhood suite. All classrooms are equipped with wireless projectors and/or interactive projection panels. There are four multi-purpose halls and three health clinics. Sports facilities include a fitness room, a field, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, an open-air gymnasium/multi-purpose hall (court) with a stage, and dressing/locker room facilities. Elementary playground space includes two basketball courts, four square areas, and sandy areas with recreational equipment. Electric power supply to the school is from the public mains and is augmented by solar panels. The school also has a biofil system to facilitate horticultural services.

Finances: PK: $15,850; K: $22,632; grades 1-5: $23,330; grades 6-8: $24,895; grades 9-10: $26,377; and grades 11-12: $27,611. There is a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $2,500 for PK (with an additional $5,500 becoming payable on moving up to KG) and $8,000 for grades K-12. There is a capital levy fee for all students of $2,000 per year. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)

Special Needs: Review the Special Needs Profile for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.

This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of September 2023 and are provided by the school.