The Lighthouse Vision

Mission, Vision & Values

“Warm welcome from the Principal”

I am delighted to welcome you as the Head of Lighthouse International School. Our mission is to empower students, help shape futures, and enable students to follow their path. I am excited to embark on this educational journey with each and every one of you.

I am proud to introduce our business centre of excellence (COE). Lighthouse is nurturing future entrepreneurs which i believe is an essential skill in todays economy. Our small class sizes lend themselves to fast paced learning in small teams, where students collaborate to solve problems.  The world has changed with an ever growing online economy so we believe we are at the forefront in adapting our education towards project based learning to find, collate and present information. Students enjoy the ownership of project work and the creativity that goes into it. We mesh this project work with traditional education aimed at getting high grades for the Canadian Alberta diploma which is excepted at all universities worldwide.

Andrew Ferris
Head of Secondary – Lighthouse International School Phuket

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Vision

“I am deeply invested in the growth and success of our school community”

Dan & Melissa Skitch
CEO and COO – Lighthouse International School Phuket

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At Lighthouse, we believe in preparing children for the future by moving beyond the methods of the past. Education today requires innovation, creativity, and a commitment to fostering skills that will shape tomorrow’s leaders. We emphasize entrepreneurship, public speaking, and the ability to gather, analyze, and apply data—skills that are essential in an ever-changing world.

As a founder and parent, with six children at Lighthouse, I am deeply invested in the growth and success of our school community. I understand firsthand the importance of creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, explore their passions, and build the confidence to face future challenges.

We are proud to be a small, close-knit community where lifelong friendships and meaningful connections are at the heart of what we do. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to ensuring that our core values—community, creativity, and innovation—stay central to the Lighthouse experience. Together, we are building a school that prepares our children not only for academic success but also for life.

Our vision is to be a modern and joyful educational haven, resonating with children’s laughter within a vibrant campus. Guided by Canadian values which stems from the Canadian management. Strong families, acceptance, and compassion, we nurture an inclusive community that celebrates diversity. Our students flourish in a safe and supportive environment, embracing curiosity, friendship, and holistic growth. With dedicated teachers and a commitment to cultivating global citizens, we illuminate the path to a brighter future.

Mission

Our mission is to provide a nurturing and inclusive community, embodying Canadian values of strong families, acceptance, and compassion.

Through innovative teaching and holistic guidance, we empower our students to explore their curiosity, develop lifelong friendships, and achieve academic excellence. We inspire a love of learning and a deep sense of responsibility to the global community. Students earn a prestigious English National Grade which unlocks doors to global universities.

School Identity

• Moral framework for all members of the school community, respect and understanding of all faiths and backgrounds.
• Partnership between teachers and parents through clear information and discussion to promote the best interests of each individual child.
• Give every child the ability to make informed and balanced decisions on important moral, social, cultural, political and environmental issues, and those related to their own and others’ health and well-being
• Encourage each child to discover his/her own aspirations, and to develop his/her own ambitions and his personal targets in a sustained, determined manner.
• Share information with relevant agencies in the best interests of the child when there are concerns of a child welfare nature.

Classrooms Goals

• Foster a vibrant learning community that’s stimulating and challenging each individual. Not to be over-bound by exam requirements, but to encourage a passion for learning and knowledge. 
• Open-minded, enthusiastic teaching. Encourage pupils to question, form and articulate their ideas. Build the children’s intellectual curiosity and stimulate an enjoyment of learning, analysis and scholarship.
• High pupil expectation. Praising their efforts and progress.
• Encourage good working habits and an understanding of the importance of application.
• Actively organise teamwork, pair and group work.

Extra Curricular Activities

• We provide many after school activities (such as music, sport, drama, pottery, design, ICT and other after-school activities). Every child can discover and further develop their own intellectual, cultural and sporting passions.
• Offer opportunities for leadership and responsibility in numerous fields, especially for our older pupils.
• Build confidence and self-respect through trying new activities and exploring hidden and unknown talents.
• Encourage every child to shine in as many areas as possible.