Thailand, Phuket
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The school operates two international kindergartens in Phuket, Chalong and Rawai. The Chalong campus was established in 2021 and the Rawai campus opened in 2025. It serves children aged 1–7 years. The Chalong address is 34/4 Moo 7 Soi Jaofa 57, Chalong, Phuket 83130, Thailand. There is indoor and outdoor play space and a cafeteria offering breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
The campuses offer indoor and outdoor play spaces. There is a dedicated outdoor sports teaching program. Extra classes include Gymnastics, Robotics, and Basketball. Extra classes run after school from 3:15–4:00 pm, including Robotics on Tuesdays and Gymnastics on Thursdays.
The school follows a Canadian curriculum integrated with EYFS from the UK. Reading develops rapidly from around age 4, with phonics taught from age 3 using Jolly Phonics. Geography, Thai lessons, and dedicated outdoor sports teaching are part of the curriculum. Teachers create each lesson with textbooks as a guide, and staff retention provides continuity. Lighthouse runs a multi‑campus system with progression to Primary and High School, including a new High School in Rawai, and a minibus connects the campuses. Classes run from Nursery through Grade 1.
Robotics, for ages 4–6 (Tuesdays, 3:15–4:00 pm, 300 Baht). Gymnastics (Thursdays, 3:15–4:00 pm, 300 Baht). Chinese language class (Mondays, 3:15–4:00 pm, 300 Baht). A late stay service is available until 6 pm for enrolled students.
Lighthouse Chalong International Kindergarten & School delivers a hands-on, play-based curriculum for children aged 1–7 years, rooted in the Canadian Flight framework and enriched with influences from Montessori, Waldorf, and EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). The program emphasizes cognitive skills (pattern recognition, sequencing, vocabulary), physical development (motor coordination, balance), social‑emotional growth (confidence, empathy, group play), and self-help abilities (personal care, responsibility). Learning includes early literacy through Jolly Phonics, Thai language basics, arithmetic, science, art, music, and outdoor activities, supported by indoor and outdoor play areas, sandpit, water-play, climbing equipment, and secure fenced grounds. Classes are kept small and staffed by native English-speaking, experienced educators to ensure stable, individualized learning.
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