Student Admission Policy

Policy

1. Policy Lighthouse International School is committed to providing a fair, transparent, and consistent admissions process that supports the school’s mission of preparing students to thrive academically, socially, and personally. The Principal and Leadership Team will determine which students are eligible for admission, considering the student’s ability to benefit from the school’s educational programme and the school’s capacity to meet the student’s needs..
   
2. Lighthouse is not academically selective but requires sufficient English language proficiency for students to access the Alberta and Cambridge curricula. Students may be required to undertake English as a Second Language (ESL) support where necessary. Students are normally placed in the age-appropriate grade level, with exceptions considered only when this is clearly in the best interests of the child.
   
3. Students with disabilities or additional needs will not be refused admission solely on these grounds, provided that reasonable adjustments can be made to support their participation and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. The school seeks to partner with parents to enable each child to reach their full potential.
   
4. Applications are accepted throughout the school year, subject to class capacity. The school aims to maintain secondary class sizes at a maximum of 24 students to ensure a high-quality learning environment. In many cases class sizes will be under 20 students.
   
5. Decisions regarding admission and placement can be appealed in writing to the Principal within 10 working days of receiving the decision. Appeals will be reviewed by the Leadership Team and, if necessary, referred to the Board. The Board’s decision is final.
   

Procedures

1. Parents complete and submit the application form with supporting documents
   
2. The school arranges an interview for the student, either through the admissions team or with the one of the Leadership team.
   
3. An admissions test will be given in English and Mathematics for all students.
   
4. Previous school records, reports, and references will be requested and reviewed by the Leadership Team. 
   
5. The Principal makes the admission decision, which may include conditional acceptance requiring ESL support or other interventions.
   
6. Upon admission, the student is placed in the appropriate grade level and assigned to a house (siblings are generally placed in the same house).
   
7. All relevant information is shared with homeroom teachers and the academic team to support a smooth transition. All new students are assigned a buddy for the first week to support their settling into the school community
   
8. If an application is declined, parents are given a clear explanation and informed of the right to appeal within 10 working days.
   

Thai Students Required Documents

• Four 1.5” x 2” recent color photographs of students.
• Four 1.5” x 2” recent color photographs of parents.
• A photocopy of the birth certificate.
• An official copy of the previous year’s school report [ปพ.1].
• A photocopy of the parents’ Identity card.
• A photocopy of the parents’ house register.

International Students Required Documents

• Four 1.5” x 2” recent color photographs of students.
• Four 1.5” x 2” recent color photographs of parents.
• A photocopy of the student’s passport and visa.
• A photocopy of the parents’ passport and visa.
• A photocopy of the birth certificate
• An official copy of the previous year’s school report.
• A photocopy of the parents’ house register.

Assessment Test

This test is an essential step for us to place a child in the best situation for their learning and to determine what help they need the most. The result of the assessment will be kept for school record purposes. Parents will receive assessment feedback.

Disruptive Students

Behaviour and Sanctions Policy

Financial Details

Fees & Application – to check our current fee costs

Annual Fee:

An annual fee for Grades 1 – 8 is payable upon enrolment. An annual fee for Grades 9 – 12 is payable upon enrolment. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, books, and one uniform. Additional uniforms can be purchased at the school office. Non-refundable.

Registration Fee:

A one-time fee payable at registration. Non-refundable.

Insurance:

This Group Insurance is compulsory for each child; it can only cover a maximum amount per incident/accident if it occurs on school grounds. Any additional costs have to be paid by the parents. The insurance can only be used three weeks after the application. Non-refundable.

(We, therefore, suggest obtaining personal health and accident insurance for your child.)

Fees & Application – to check our current fees

Billing Procedure

Tuition fees are required to be paid in advance on a monthly, term, or annual basis, covering the entire year. In the event of your child’s indefinite departure, please be aware that the full fee for the current month must be settled rather than a proportion based on the days attended.

Invoices will be issued on the 15th of each month, and all payments are expected to be completed by 4 pm on the 29th of the same month, at the latest.

This School receives no grant or sponsorship from any agency; hence its successful operation depends on the prompt receipt of school fees.

Families that opt for the monthly payment plan for tuition are not permitted to change to a termly or annual plan during the current academic year. However, they may adjust their payment method for the following academic year. Likewise, those who have chosen the termly payment plan are unable to switch to an annual plan during the school year, even if they attempt to prorate the annual tuition fee by the number of terms.

Withdrawal And Refund Policy

Term 1: Written withdrawal notice must be submitted 90 days before the first day of Term 1.
Term 2, 3, and 4: Written withdrawal notice must be submitted 45 days before the first day of each term.
Refunds are processed at the end of the school year.

Late Payment

A seven-day grace period will be given following the 29th of each month. Should invoices remain unpaid beyond this timeframe, a ‘200 THB/day late fee’ will be applied after the 7-day grace period. This fee will continue to accrue for each day the payment remains overdue after the specified due date.

Note

If payment is not made, or no alternative arrangements have been made with our Finance Department, the child will not be allowed to attend school from the day after the account is due. This also means that any School Bus service will be suspended until the outstanding account is settled. The School will not issue any academic result, transcript, or any official report to the students.

Refund procedure:

Tuition fee refunds for unattended days, whether on a termly or annually-based schedule, can only be calculated and processed if a parent/guardian notifies the school office at least 30 days prior to the student’s departure. Any amount of days attended within a month will be considered as one full month for fee calculation purposes. Please note that monthly-based tuition fees remain nonrefundable and will not be eligible for reimbursement.

For cases where a student is excluded from the school, NO refund will be given.

Discounts:

Early Bird Discount Offer for Tuition Fees

Check Fees & Application for current discounts

Payment of all fees is required before a student is officially assigned to a class. Unattended days will be calculated and refunded accordingly only if a parent/guardian informs the office 30 days before the student leaves the school. The monthly tuition fee is nonrefundable regardless of how many days the child attended the school.

Method of Payment

FOR GRADES 1 – 6

• Company Name: Lighthouse Phuket Co. LTD
• Bank Name: Kasikorn Bank (KBank)
• Bank Account Number: 105 – 162 – 4668
• SWIFT CODE: KASITHBK

FOR GRADES 7 – 12

• Company Name: Canadian Excel Group (2022) Co. Ltd
• Bank Name: Siam Commercial (SCB)
• Bank Account Number: 737 – 275397 – 5
• SWIFT CODE: SICOTHBK