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Lighthouse International School in Costa Rica was formed with the vision of transforming lives through character education. We are a private school that offers excellence in academics combined with a vibrant, Christ-centered environment. Lighthouse welcomes families looking for a private Christian school that develops the whole child.
The educational program at Lighthouse school was created to assist parents in the development of character and values in their children, coupled with a solid foundation of academic excellence to guide children toward productive and influential citizenship. Our purpose is to guide students through childhood and adolescence who graduate prepared to face the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of that day. By educating the whole child, our students will influence the future of Costa Rica and beyond as leaders in the different venues they choose to pursue. With courses taught by experienced, Christ-centered individuals, Lighthouse students will graduate educated with a strong academic foundation and a clear moral compass.
Lighthouse International School’s Mission: Lighthouse International School is an independent, college preparatory school that exists to develop the whole child through a vibrant, Christ-centered environment and a comprehensive academic program, so that they may grow to give back to the world with intelligence, confidence, integrity and kindness.
Our School’s Vision: Leading out a new generation of children on their life path.
“For sound advice is a beacon, good teaching is a light, moral discipline is a life path.” Proverbs 6:23
The School Motto: Exceptional values, exceptional education
Keys to Success:
- Excellent academics
- Academic program driven towards the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- Academic plan focused on preparation for selective university admissions
- Faculty and staff who are Christ-centered, qualified, competent and passionate about education
- English-speaking program with English-speaking faculty
- Character-based education
- Christian values
- Varied extracurricular activities
- Dedicated community service program
- Embedded technology program
Lighthouse School Philosophy
A complete education transforms lives. Academics are only a significant piece of a full education. The combination of excellence in academics with the development of the whole child spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically creates the fullness and wholeness of a growing child into a responsible citizen of society.
Academics can enlighten the mind, but a knowledge and understanding of God combined with the development of values and character create light for the whole child which can be expressed to the world.
A productive citizen is one who gives back to the community not only with one's mind but also with one's spirit and character. The development of the mind is something schools have been dedicated to for centuries, yet the development of the spirit and of a child's character creates a wholeness of being that solely academics cannot produce.
How is character developed? Character is developed both in the home and in the school. Both the home and school environment are areas in which children absorb and define their values, beliefs, purpose, and priorities for the future. When the school and home are able to work together in teaching and modeling values, the child will grow into an adult of character, depth, and purpose.
“Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not turn away from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Lighthouse International School provides an education where excellence in academics is coupled with excellence in belief and values, modeled by a faculty and staff who are passionate about children, passionate about teaching, and passionate about God.