Maximum 21

Potentially 21

We don't have a common nationality

N/a

Yes

English language support is included in the child's individual education program.

We offer support for children who transfer to Dutch Education.

8

6

Yes

Ipads, Chrome book, Prowise board for teaching and learning

Yes, we are very successful at this

No. We are non-denominational

Children and families are encouraged to share aspects of their culture with our school as part of our international curriculum

N/a

N/a

Sometimes, to support projects the children are working on at school

Every child has their own Individual Educational Plan. This is reviewed regularly

N/a

Lighthouse is a special education school.
Lighthouse offers individualised education to children aged 3-13 who are unable to access mainstream international education. There are currently two classes: the younger class is for children aged 5 to 8 years old and the older class is for children aged 8 to 13 years old. Each class has a maximum of 8 children in it and is staffed by a teacher and a teaching assistant.
In addition to the school classes, there is an inclusive preschool class called Three Little Ships which offers an early intervention programme for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old.

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.

All children have an individual education program to address their needs.

Yes we work closely with an educational psychologist who is based in our building.

Yes, we talk with parents and review assessments that have been carried out in the previous school setting. We do not have entrance exams

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.

No

No deadline

Children may be admitted at any time during the school year subject to the availability of places.

8:30

15:00 (Wednesdays 12:15)

No

Special bus or taxi service can be requested via the local authority.

No, children bring their own lunch and are supervised by volunteers.

No

Children join clubs and follow special interests in the local community.

The children follow physical education program led by a specialist teacher and supported by the class teacher.

No

We have a well equipped gym and outdoor apparatus.

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.

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.