Colegio Abraham Lincoln
Secular, Founded 1994
Updated July 2026
The Colegio Abraham Lincoln is a private school in Pereira offering preschool, primary, and secondary education through a personalized and humanizing pedagogical approach. It focuses on integral formation within a rural campus environment designed to support academic and personal development.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to providing personalized, humanizing education with a strong ethical and transformative focus. It aims to form integral, competent individuals who act as proactive, innovative leaders and agents of change within their context. The institution emphasizes the development of the 'being,' 'knowing,' and 'knowing how to do,' fostering values such as autonomy, responsibility, and solidarity.
Programmes
The school offers a curriculum covering preschool, primary, and secondary levels, utilizing flexible curricula to respond to the specific characteristics of each student. The academic program integrates the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and supports both hybrid and traditional classroom modalities. The school also incorporates specialized support for students with exceptional talents and emphasizes physical education as a fundamental component of the student experience.
Outcomes
The school has achieved recognition for its academic performance, including an 'A+' rating in the ICFES exams. It has also been recognized by local municipal and departmental councils for its educational model and has received ISO 9001:2008 quality certification. Additionally, students have achieved success in inter-school competitions in sports like table tennis and football, as well as in regional children's theater festivals.
Student support
Learning support
The school offers personalized education designed to address individual student needs and provides specific programs for the accompaniment of students with exceptional talents. A psychology department is available to support the student body.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Preescolar y Transición | 3–6 | COP 5.4M |
| 1° y 2° | 6–8 | COP 5M |
| 3° a 6° | 8–12 | COP 4.4M |
| 7° a 9° | 12–15 | COP 4.7M |
| 10° y 11° | 15–17 | COP 5.2M |
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Other fees(4)
| Application fee· Inscripción (reembolsable sólo en el momento de la matrícula) | COP 50K |
|---|---|
| Registration fee· Matrícula por grado: Preescolar y Transición: $2,464,000; 1° y 2°: $2,288,000; 3° a 6°: $2,089,000; 7° a 9°: $2,204,400; 10° y 11°: $2,204,400 | — |
| Uniform· Precios de uniformes varían según la prenda y talla (ej. Camiseta: $90,000 - $105,000; Sudadera: $100,000 - $115,000; Falda: $102,000 - $145,000) | — |
| Meals· Servicio de restaurante escolar disponible (precios en folleto aparte) | — |
Admissions
The admissions process involves submitting a physical application form and participating in an interview with the school's psychologist and academic coordinator. Families are invited to attend an 'Open House' to experience the school environment. Enrollment for new and returning students typically takes place between November and January for the upcoming academic year.
Calendar
The academic year begins in January. The enrollment period for the 2026 school year includes interviews held between November 2025 and January 2026, with standard registration occurring in early December 2025 and extraordinary registration available in January 2026.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in the Tribunas sector of Pereira, the campus features extensive rural grounds designed to provide a clean, quiet environment free from urban distractions. Facilities include digital classrooms equipped with video projectors, laptops, tablets, and digital boards, as well as two dedicated computer labs for primary and secondary students. The school also provides a cafeteria and restaurant service, sports fields, and specialized spaces for recreational and physical activities.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in weekly artistic, cultural, and sports activities, with the freedom to choose projects based on their interests and talents. Available options include football, table tennis, theater, arts, and environmental projects. The school also provides dedicated spaces for swimming and table tennis to promote physical development.
- Luis Carlos AgudeloRECTOR
Luis Carlos Agudelo is the Rector of the school. He is a specialist in Learning Problems and holds a degree in Philosophy.
- Alba Lucía Cuesta VásquezDIRECTORA ADMINISTRATIVA Y FINANCIERA
Alba Lucía Cuesta Vásquez serves as the Administrative and Financial Director. She is an Industrial Engineer.
- Diego PatiñoCOORDINADOR GENERAL
Diego Patiño is the General Coordinator. He holds a Master's degree in Digital Tools applied to Education.
- Diana AgudeloCOORDINADORA ADMINISTRATIVA
Diana Agudelo is the Administrative Coordinator. She is a Social Organizational Communicator and holds a specialization in Marketing.