Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Russsian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:15 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
They are fluent and highly skilled in teaching in the language used |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have English as Additional Language (EAL) lessons offered to students who need an extra boost. There are 3 level of EAL so children get almost exactly the required level of English to help them improve as smoothly as possible. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Greek |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Use of technology is highly encouraged and used frequently but not necessarily daily. in our classrooms. Various apps are used, students have devices they use in class and we are constantly looking to upgrade our equipment. We are also conscious of the need to integrate the constructive use of AI which do with with specially designed agents. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We do not have examinations |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the students' needs, we do not serve all the same amount of homework |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We don't have these statistics currently. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Specific special learning needs are supported, but we look at it on a case-by-case basis |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Student Needs Facilitator who provides emotional, social and psychological support to students if and when needed. We may also work with specialists to design a unique educational program for a given student where/when necessary. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We provide personalized education, which means that we do not have a one size fits all mentality. Students are constantly challenged and provided tasks, material and roles according to their needs. Students/parents may request differentiation or we may proactively offer them challenges and assignments that more appropriately fit their learning profile. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. We assess for placement purposes not necessarily entrance purposes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We have trial days, where potential new students and their potential teachers and classmates get to meet and interact for a day.
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We don't have a fixed deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Lessons begin at 08:30. |
| School finish time |
Lessons finish at 14:00. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students are supervised in the morning from 08:00 until 14:15 and in the afternoon from 14:00 until 17:00. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Outdoor activities, social and board games, gardening, kitchen activities, theatrical activities, experiments, computer lessons, mountain biking, Capoeira, Knitting, Robotics, Chess, Drama, Woodworking plus many more. |
| Sports activities included |
Outdoor athletics for a large variety - parents can request to find out if they have a specific activity in mind. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have sports days but not yet part of a competitive league. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science, I.C.T. lab, Music and Art rooms, plus an amphitheater. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large multipurpose pitch with FIFA approved artificial grass/flooring |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Lighthouse is a child-centered, progressive primary school created by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Its mission is to provide holistic education based on established and successful models used by global leaders in confidence building, creative thinking and academic achievement. While we follow in the English National curriculum we are developing our own more 'evolutionary' pedagogies designed to storify the educational experience so students enter into adventures that contain learning and mystery. We aim to inspire students to become partners and co-creators of their curricula, so as to enhance ownership, motivation and confidence to say nothing of creative and critical thinking, |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Lighthouse School offers a broad and balanced curriculum using the National Curriculum for England and Scotland. The school uses Project Based Learning as well as Inquiry/Curiosity based learning. We make sure that when needed students get a personalized education based on their academic needs and we do emphasize their social and emotional needs. |