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EQUIVALENCIAS

Equivalency program 2024/2025

UNDERSTANDING WHY, WHO, WHEN AND HOW

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WHY EQUIVALENCY STUDIES IN ARGENTINA AND AT LINCOLN?

Education in Argentina is mandatory, and a right, for every child who lives in the country, despite nationality, culture, mother tongue, religion and the reason why he/she lives in the country and for how long.

AEL is a school in Argentina. All schools, public or private, must follow the Province’s Law of Education and local Resolutions in order to have the right to offer official educational services.

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What are the equivalency studies?

They are make-up, mandatory, requirements for students transferring to Lincoln beginning in grade 8 onwards, if they are coming from countries which don't have an educational agreement with Argentina (such as the U.S.). There is content from 5 courses students have to cover

1. Geography

2.Citizenship

3.Argentine History

4.Culture

5.Language

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Do these studies affect the U.S. diploma?

No. If a student does not successfully complete the studies before graduation time, he/she will receive the U.S. diploma, but not the Bachillerato.

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Where are these studies done?

The studies will be administered by our MS/HS Spanish Department and National Program office. Students will receive information from their teachers regarding contents in their Spanish class that will be considered for their equivalencia , and will be able to ask questions or get help from the Spanish teachers during Office Hours.

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How long do the studies take?

The objective is to complete the studies during the student’s first year after being admitted to Lincoln.

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What If a student does not successfully complete the equivalency studies?

The student will not receive the Bachillerato Diploma unless and until he or she successfully completes the Equivalencias studies.

A student may receive the U.S. High School diploma and still have the equivalency studies pending.