Our Mission

Warm welcome from the Secondary Headmaster

I am delighted to welcome you as the Headmaster 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.

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Andrew Ferris, Headmaster of Lighthouse International Secondary School

Lighthouse School Founders & CEO’s

Dan and Melissa Skitch are founders and parents, with six children at Lighthouse, we are deeply invested in the growth and success of our school community. We 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.

Dan and Melissa Skitch with students

HIVE school network

Dr. Howard Stribbell is the international founder of Hive Schools International which provides expert management services to support the growth of schools across Southeast Asia. We help schools achieve academic excellence, expand campuses, and enhance professional development. By fostering a strong network, we drive collaboration and innovation.

Dr Howard Stribbell

Innovate Today – Lead Tomorrow

Business Centre of Excellence

Lighthouse is developing the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Small class sizes enable fast-paced, collaborative problem-solving. the business centre of excellence has strong focus on AI technology.

Forefront in Adapting Our Education

Project-based learning teaches students to find, collate and present information — reflecting today’s online economy. This is blended with traditional education to achieve high grades in the Canadian Alberta Diploma, accepted at universities worldwide.

Small Class Sizes & Dynamic Environment

Students thrive in dynamic, team-focused environments built around critical thinking and problem-solving. Project-based learning equips students with research and presentation skills they’ll carry into the future.

Strong Academic Foundation

Modern entrepreneurial learning is combined with the Alberta Diploma Programme — internationally recognised and ranked highly in PISA rankings. The optional Cambridge IGCSE further strengthens the school’s English education offering.

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