Lighthouse International School Phuket educates children ages 1-18 with the Alberta (Canadian) Curriculum leading to Diploma qualification recognised by Universities worldwide. Lighthouse is a Cambridge (UK) accredited school. Our future-ready approach features a strong academic foundation, ELS support and personalised pathways with project-based learning. Secondary has a business school program develops entrepreneurship and tech skills, preparing students for success in an interconnected world.
Curriculum
Design your own pathway to success
Accreditations
Canadian (Alberta) Curriculum is ranked #1 in Financial Literacy in PISA world awards and highly ranked in other subjects. Emphasis is on project-based, hands-on learning that develops problem-solving and creativity. The holistic approach nurtures intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. Strong STEM and entrepreneurship focus gives students opportunity for global universities with the Diploma, while building critical thinking, research, and presentation skills making a future proofed education.
Lighthouse has the Cambridge International Education accreditation means we will be able to provide globally recognised qualifications through IGCSE (ages 14-16). This prestigious British curriculum emphasises deep subject mastery, critical thinking, and independent learning. Cambridge credentials are accepted worldwide, providing flexible pathways to higher education while developing analytical skills and academic excellence through rigorous, internationally benchmarked assessments.
School Curriculum
English Language
English language excellence with exceptional ELS support for bilingual students. At Kindergarten children are immersed in Jolly Phonics learning word sounds, reading skill just explodes at around age 5, discovering the magic of English. At primary they dive into captivating stories and express bold ideas through creative writing & spoken presentations. Lighthouse children develop powerful communication, social skills and character. Children find their unique voice with literature, drama, and collaborative projects, while building confidence as readers, writers, and storytellers ready to inspire the world!
Mathematics
Mathematics curriculum builds from early number recognition in Kindergarten through advanced calculus and statistics in secondary school. Students develop problem-solving skills, algebraic thinking, geometry, data analysis, and financial literacy through hands-on activities and exciting real-world applications like tech game coding and support for STEM for scientific and engineering pathways.
Science & STEM
Science curriculum sparks curiosity from Kindergarten through hands-on exploration of the natural world & space with fun experimentation progressing to advanced studies in biology, chemistry, physics in secondary school. Students investigate ecosystems, matter, energy, forces, and technological innovations through experiments and inquiry-based learning. The curriculum develops scientific thinking, problem-solving, environmental awareness, and real-world application skills. Students learn to question, hypothesise, analyse data, and draw evidence-based conclusions, preparing them for STEM careers and informed citizenship.
Social Studies
Social Studies curriculum explore communities, Canadian history, Indigenous cultures, geography, civics, and world events through interactive learning. As the curriculum advances students examine government structures, human rights, economic systems, and cultural diversity while building map skills, critical thinking, and historical analysis. Students learn to understand multiple perspectives, appreciate diverse cultures, participate in democratic processes, and develop empathy, preparing them for active citizenship in an interconnected world.
Unique Physical Education
Physical Education curriculum promotes active, healthy lifestyles from Kindergarten through secondary school. Students develop motor skills, fitness, coordination, and teamwork through sports, games, dance, and outdoor activities. Lighthouse has new synthetic pitches and have a football academy at both campus’s covered courts for basketball & badminton. Multiple Rock climbing walls at Primary. At our Secondary School there is an ajoining adventure centre with complete with a skate and bmx track and giant sky trampoline. We promote cooperation, fair play, personal goal-setting, and understanding health-related fitness components.
Art Music Dance
Art Music & Dance nurtures creativity and expression from an early age at our Kindergarten with specialist art teachers and regular performances. Primary school builds on visual arts, music, drama, and dance. Students explore many cultures while developing artistic skills, design skills and self-expression. The result is very creative individuals who think outside the box and communicate ideas through multiple artistic forms.
Business, AI & Entrepreneurship
Business Centre of Excellence at our secondary school is a specialist program designed for the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, engineers, visionaries, tech pioneers, artists, educators and business owners. Helping them develop the essentials skills for today’s fast-evolving global economy.
Deeper Into the Curriculum
4 Program Pillars
Personalised Pathways
Individual learning plans aligned with student strengths, passions, and post-secondary goals.
Multiple pathways: university prep, business & entrepreneurship, creative arts, or technology enhanced studies.
Alberta Curriculum Excellence
Globally recognised, rigorous, and flexible.
Strong academic base for international university acceptance.
Future-Focused Learning
AI Integration: Students learn to responsibly and effectively use AI tools in research, creativity, and problem-solving.
Business & Entrepreneurship Studies: Real-world projects, startup challenges, and partnerships with local businesses.
Project-Based Learning (PBL): Collaborative projects that solve authentic challenges in Phuket and beyond.
Small School Advantage
Class sizes that ensure personal attention.
Close mentorship between teachers and students.
Family-like community where students feel supported and safe.
