Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Maximum 21 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Potentially 21 |
| Most common nationality |
We don't have a common nationality |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
N/a |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English language support is included in the child's individual education program. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer support for children who transfer to Dutch Education. |
| Max. number of students per class |
8 |
| Average number of students per class |
6 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Ipads, Chrome book, Prowise board for teaching and learning |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we are very successful at this |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. We are non-denominational |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Children and families are encouraged to share aspects of their culture with our school as part of our international curriculum |
| External examinations or assessments available |
N/a |
| Results in these examinations |
N/a |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Sometimes, to support projects the children are working on at school |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Every child has their own Individual Educational Plan. This is reviewed regularly |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/a |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Lighthouse is a special education school.
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| Learning support offered |
The staff of the Lighthouse school all have extensive experience of working with children with complex learning challenges and most also have specialist qualifications. In addition to the classroom staff, children are also supported by external staff depending on the child's individual needs. Many of the children require additional therapies from other specialists. Speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, sensory integration therapy and occupational therapy are given to students during the school day by English-speaking internationally qualified therapists. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
All children have an individual education program to address their needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes we work closely with an educational psychologist who is based in our building. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we talk with parents and review assessments that have been carried out in the previous school setting. We do not have entrance exams |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
See above. Where possible we try to visit the child and carry out observations in the currents school setting. We also invite the child and the family to school for a trial morning/week. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Children may be admitted at any time during the school year subject to the availability of places. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 (Wednesdays 12:15) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Special bus or taxi service can be requested via the local authority. |
| School provided lunches |
No, children bring their own lunch and are supervised by volunteers. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Children join clubs and follow special interests in the local community. |
| Sports activities included |
The children follow physical education program led by a specialist teacher and supported by the class teacher. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a well equipped gym and outdoor apparatus. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Lighthouse Special Education (LSE) school is the only international special school in The Netherlands. LSE offers individualised education to children aged 3-13 who are unable to access international mainstream education. The school provides a safe and structured learning environment for children with complex learning needs. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Students at the LSE follow an individualised curriculum that provides a variety of learning opportunities specially planned for that student. A strong emphasis is placed on learning communication and social skills. Many of the students also need to learn how to participate in a school environment and how to learn in a school setting. We focus on (life) skills such as maintaining attention, listening to instructions in a group, completing tasks, working independently and coping with changes. The teacher gives individual instructions or instructions in small groups and also works with the whole group during circle time, in social studies and arts. |