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The Lighthouse School

Cyprus, Limassol

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The school at a glance
Fees €7,200 - 11,400
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 12
Strengths Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located at Stella Kalopaidi 10, 3112 Ayia Fyla, Limassol, The Lighthouse School follows a British Curriculum for preschool through secondary education and runs an afternoon program. The school is licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education. A distinctive element is the Independent Learning Plan (ILP), co‑prepared by the child, parents, teachers and other involved professionals. The ILP includes components such as My Learning Plan, SEAL (social and emotional approach to learning), and Me and My Group, with learning objectives made explicit through WALT (we are learning today…) and WILF (what I am looking for…). In Pre‑School, the program focuses on developing emotional, social and academic skills. Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) uses an inclusive, engaging curriculum. Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) uses Project‑Based Learning in small classes (never more than 12). Key Stage 3 emphasizes independent, reflective learning through interdisciplinary projects and real‑world exploration. New facilities recently opened in Limassol near the Spyro Kyprianou Sporting Center, and an afternoon program is available.

The Essentials

The Lighthouse School has typical class sizes of 12.

Location
The Lighthouse is located in Ayia Fyla, Limassol, Cyprus. The campus address is Stella Kalopaidi 10, 3112 Ayia Fyla, Limassol. The school offers preschool, primary and secondary education along with an afternoon program.

Stages
Preschool, primary, and secondary education.

Additional learning support
Individual Learning Plans (ILP) are co-prepared by children, their parents, teachers, psychologists and other involved team members.

Country affiliation
Cyprus
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
No official uniform. Clothing should be comfortable, functional and appropriate; tops should be reasonably loose-fitting and the length should maintain modesty.

Food Options
Students bring their own food and snacks from home; there is no in-building vendor or shop. The policy discourages unhealthy and sugary foods.

Governance and Ownership
Fully licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Lighthouse School ranges from EUR 7,200 to EUR 11,400 for 2026/27.

APPLICATION & ASSESSMENT FEES

- Assessment (one-day assessment / trial day): EUR 95.
- Registration fee (payable on registration; non‑refundable): EUR 395 per year.
- Deposit (payable on registration; rolled forward each year while enrolled): EUR 2,000.

TUITION FEES — ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 (BY YEAR GROUP)

Notes: Tuition may be paid monthly, termly (4‑month prepaid periods) or annually. Term amounts below use the school's 4‑month term basis; annual amounts use a 12‑month basis before discounts are applied. See the Payment of Fees section for discounts and conditions.

- Pre‑Reception / Reception
- Tuition: EUR 600 per month.
- Per term (4 months): EUR 2,400.
- Per year (12 months): EUR 7,200.

- Primary School
- Tuition: EUR 790 per month.
- Per term (4 months): EUR 3,160.
- Per year (12 months): EUR 9,480.

- Lower Secondary School
- Tuition: EUR 950 per month.
- Per term (4 months): EUR 3,800.
- Per year (12 months): EUR 11,400.

ADDITIONAL ANNUAL AND RECURRING CHARGES (BY YEAR GROUP)

- Books / Resources fee:
- Pre‑Reception / Reception: EUR 425 per year.
- Primary: EUR 495 per year.
- Lower Secondary: EUR 550 per year.
- School trips charge: EUR 75 per year (covers trip administration; any additional trip costs such as entrance fees or meals are payable separately).
- Parent Association subscription: EUR 30 per year.
- EAL (English as an Additional Language) support (monthly): EUR 175 (level F) and EUR 75 (level G).
- Bus service (indicative for 2025/26; to be confirmed for 2026/27): EUR 170 return, EUR 120 one‑way.
- Afternoon programme (indicative per semester for 2025/26; timings shown): EUR 1,000 per semester (14:30–16:00) or EUR 1,750 per semester (14:30–17:30).

BILLING SCHEDULE & PAYMENT TERMS

- Monthly billing: Monthly fees are due on the 1st of each month; invoices may be issued slightly later. Recurring bank payment arrangements are recommended.
- Termly billing: Term payments are based on 4‑month prepaid periods. A termly payment discount applies as described under Payment of Fees.
- Annual billing: Annual prepayment is accepted with the annual discount; annual prepayment is subject to the school's no‑refund condition for prepaid annual fees (see Refunds section).
- Late payment penalties: A late payment penalty of EUR 50 applies for every 15‑day period after the applicable instalment deadline. Outstanding fees on departure must be settled in full; advance payments are not refundable if the student leaves (except as set out for the deposit refund policy).
- First invoice: The first invoice must be paid before a student may start.

DISCOUNTS & FEE REVIEW

- Monthly payments: no discount.
- Termly payments: 2% discount on the annual total for 4‑month prepaid periods (the school gives an example of a fixed euro saving alongside the percentage in its schedule). Term and sibling discounts can be combined (effective rate described in the schedule).
- Annual prepayment: 5% discount on the annual total; annual prepayment is not refundable under any circumstances. Annual and sibling discounts can be combined as specified in the schedule.
- Sibling discount: 5% from the second sibling onwards; sibling discount rules and combinations are set out in the school's fees notes. Tuition and other fees are reviewed annually (increases normally capped at 5% year‑on‑year, up to 10% in exceptional circumstances).

REFUND & DEPOSIT POLICIES

- Deposit refund for new students if the place is cancelled:
- Cancellation 12 months or more before the start date: two‑thirds (2/3) refund of the deposit.
- Cancellation 6–11 months before start date: one‑third (1/3) refund of the deposit.
- Cancellation less than 6 months before start date: no refund of the deposit.
- For returning students the deposit is rolled forward on re‑registration in January; if no deposit was paid (because annual fees were paid), the deposit will be required to re‑register and may be deducted from the following year's annual fees. A full refund of deposit may be requested at the end of the current academic year provided all balances are settled and the student has not re‑registered for the following year.
- Annual prepayment: the school states that prepaid annual tuition carries an absolute no‑refund condition. Any other refunds follow the published deposit refund rules.
- Trial period: the school operates a conditional 30‑day trial period for new students; any prepaid fee beyond the period attended will be reimbursed together with the deposit if the school determines it cannot meet the student's needs during the trial.

PAYMENT METHODS & PRACTICAL DETAILS

- Payment methods used for refunds and recommended for parents include bank transfer, cash or cheque; the school recommends parents set up recurring bank payment plans for monthly billing. The school's policies state that refunds of deposits are issued by bank transfer, cash or cheque (refunds are not issued as credit towards fees).

OTHER NOTES ON COSTS

- Uniform: the published fees schedule does not list a mandatory uniform charge; the school's dress code and expectations are set out in its parent policies. Ancillary costs such as optional trips, activities, entrance fees, meals on trips and personal supplies are payable in addition to the listed fees.
- Bus and afternoon programme fees shown in the schedule are indicated as “to be announced later” for 2026/27 and therefore are shown as indicative figures taken from 2025/26. Confirmed route, timing and exact charges for transport and the afternoon programme are set by the school each year.

(End of fees overview)
Academics

The Lighthouse School teaches British Curriculum.

Curriculum
An Independent Learning Plan (ILP) is co‑prepared by children, their parents, teachers, psychologists or other involved stakeholders in the child's education. The ILP includes components such as My Learning Plan, SEAL, and Me and my Group, and learning objectives are made explicit with WALT (we are learning today…) and WILF (what I am looking for…). The school's Pre‑School program focuses on the whole child, developing emotional, social, and academic skills. Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) builds foundations with an inclusive, engaging curriculum; Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) uses Project‑Based Learning in small classes (never more than 12 students). Key Stage 3 emphasizes independent, reflective learning through interdisciplinary projects and real‑world exploration, supported by small classes. The Lighthouse offers preschool, primary, and secondary education and an afternoon program and is licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small: Key Stage 2 classes never exceed 12 students, and overall class sizes are capped at 12–16 students per class.

Gifted and Talented
Differentiation in the classroom is supported by ability‑based educational levels and small classes (12–16 students) to support learners at all abilities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social development and confidence building through child-centred teaching and a holistic, project-based, experiential approach that helps students know themselves and others.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An Individual Learning Plan is co-created by the child, parents, teachers, psychologists and other involved team members to tailor learning for the student.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the holistic education model, with psychologists contributing to ILP planning and staff offering an open-door policy with facilitators to discuss concerns.

Safeguarding
Policies for Parents and Students are available; there is an open-door policy and access to facilitators to discuss issues, with safety measures in place as needed.
Parent Experience

History
C. Constantinides is the Lighthouse General Facilitator and Founder. The Lighthouse School is located at Stella Kalopaidi 10, 3112 Ayia Fyla, Limassol, Cyprus. It is fully licensed by the Ministry of Education. It currently offers preschool, primary and secondary education, as well as an afternoon program, and recently opened new facilities in Limassol near the Spyro Kyprianou Sporting Center.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lighthouse School offers preschool, primary, and secondary education and an afternoon program. It is located in Limassol, Cyprus, at Stella Kalopaidi 10, Ayia Fyla. The school is fully licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education. It recently opened new facilities in Limassol near the Spyro Kyprianou Sporting Center.

Academic Facilities
An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) guides each child's learning and is co‑prepared by the child, parents, teachers, psychologists or other involved stakeholders in the child's education. The ILP includes components such as My Learning Plan, SEAL (social and emotional approach to learning), and Me and My Group. Key Stage 2 classes never exceed 12 students. Learning is shaped by interdisciplinary projects, dialogue, and real‑world exploration, with small classes that allow personalised guidance. The curriculum uses project-based and hands-on experiential pedagogy.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An afternoon program is offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Lighthouse School uses an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) co-prepared by children, their parents, teachers, psychologists or other involved stakeholders in the child's education. The ILP comprises five components including My Learning Plan where students describe what they are good at, what they would like to learn and how they would like to learn, and uses terms such as WALT (we are learning today) and WILF (what I am looking for). SEAL (social and emotional approach to learning) is part of the ILP and the child reflects on themes from circle time. Me and my Group focuses on how the child contributes to the class group and on their own needs within the group.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Personal and social development is a core aim, with a focus on raising confident, considerate, constructively critical young people. Small classes of 12-16 students provide individualized guidance and strong relationships to support wellbeing. Project-based and hands-on experiential learning engages students and makes learning meaningful and enjoyable. SEAL supports social-emotional learning by guiding reflection on themes from circle time.
Languages

Language Provision
The Afternoon Program focuses on English language support, aiming to improve English for beginners.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Inquiry is received by phone or email. The Lighthouse provides relevant information about the admissions process. The school emphasizes that each child is placed according to their abilities. A free trial day and assessment days are required to provide the necessary insight and to let the child experience life at the Lighthouse.

2) After initial contact, an appointment is arranged to guide the applicant through the next steps. The information provided helps plan the assessment process. The free trial day and assessment days help determine the appropriate placement for the child. The Lighthouse aims to ensure the child is placed in the correct year group.

3) Documents accompany Lighthouse admission forms, including the student's ID or passport and the parent/guardian's ID or passport. The student's birth certificate is required, along with a medical certificate of good health. The previous school report or assessment and a letter of recommendation from the previous school are also required. If available, previous assessments for ADHD or ASD should be provided.

4) The trial day and assessment day are booked after documents are submitted. The trial day allows the child to experience life at the Lighthouse. The assessment day provides insight into the child's abilities. Outcomes from these days inform the next steps in the admission decision.

5) A meeting with teachers and staff involved is held to ascertain the correct year group (level) for the student. The meeting considers the child's age, prior schooling, and demonstrated abilities. The goal is to ensure placement aligns with the student's educational needs. This step finalizes the year group before admission is confirmed.

6) Admission is confirmed after the meeting and assessment. The Lighthouse communicates the outcome and outlines the next steps. Placement is documented and included in the student's records. The process ensures the student is integrated into the appropriate program.
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