Cambridge International Curriculum

Global standard for education

The Cambridge Curriculum needs no introduction, it sets a global standard for education, with programmes that stretch, challenge and inspire the students. Qualifications will be valued by universities and employers across the world. Nearly a million students in 10,000 schools in 160 countries. Study the most recognised curriculum in the world here at our fantastic location of Phuket Island.

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Lighthouse Accreditation

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Key Features

Education Award / Certificate

Offers a globally accepted educational framework.

Qualifications like IGCSE, O Level, AS Level, and A Level are recognized by universities and employers worldwide. Focused on international relevance while allowing for local adaptability.

Articulated Learning Targets

Cambridge education emphasizes deep understanding, not rote learning.
Students are encouraged to analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge.
Promotes independent learning and inquiry-based approaches.

Develop Higher Order Thinking Skills

Cambridge programmes combine an emphasis on mastering subjects in depth with the development skills for study and work in the future. They value deep subject knowledge as well as the conceptual understanding. Students are encouraged to develop higher order thinking skills – problem solving, critical thinking, independent research, collaboration and presenting arguments. These are transferable skills that will last a lifetime, preparing students for their future lives. They also make learning enjoyable and rewarding.

Personalised Learning

Inclusive education engages students in learning that is meaningful, relevant and accessible to the widest possible spectrum. To encompass diversity of the global community, respecting the different cultures and contexts.

Assessment and Reporting

A lifelong passport for study and work

Assessment has two important roles:

– to prove what a student has learnt
– to improve a student’s understanding and skills.

Good assessment lies at the heart of a good education. Our assessments are designed to be fair, valid, reliable and practicable, so that every Cambridge exam provides a true picture of a student’s ability, wherever and whenever the exam was taken. This means our assessments have real, lasting value and can be a lifelong passport to further study or employmenticulum outlines assessed student performance and how its reported.

Empowering Lifelong Learning

Flexibility for schools to tailor programs for individual learning.
Framework encourages the development of a distinct school character and ethos.
Committed to nurturing young minds, academic excellence, and preparing students for a future filled with endless opportunities.

Grade and year

Here is a guide to the grade and age of the student. At lighthouse we have mixed aged classes giving students accelerated learning.

Find out more on the Cambridge Education website about the Study Programme

STARTING AGE	LIGHTHOUSE	CANADA / US	UK
3-4***	Kindergarten 1	Pre Kindergarten	Nursery EYFS*
5-6	Kindergarten 2	Kindergarten	Y1 EYFS*
6-7	Grade 1	Primary	Y2 Primary KS** 1
7-8	Grade 2	Primary	Y3 Primary KS 2
8-9	Grade 3	Primary	Y4 Primary KS 2
9-10	Grade 4	Primary	Y5 Primary KS 2
10-11	Grade 5	Primary	Y6 Primary KS 2
11-12	Grade 6	Primary	Y7 Secondary KS 3
12-13	Grade 7	Primary	Y8 Secondary KS 3
13-14	Grade 8	High school lower	Y9 Secondary KS 3
14-15	Grade 9	High school lower	Y10 Secondary KS 4
15-16	Grade 10	High school upper	Y11 Secondary KS 4
16-17	Grade 11	High school upper	A Level / Vocational
17-18	Grade 12	High school upper	A Level / Vocational