Lighthouse Special Education
International School in Rotterdam
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Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Lighthouse Special Education.
- Tuition: $22,948–$28,048/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 6 (max 8) Rotterdam international school.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 13 school day starts at 8:30.
6 avg / 8 max
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About Lighthouse Special Education
The Lighthouse Special Education (LSE) school is the only international special school in The Netherlands. LSE offers individualised education to children aged 3-13 who are unable to access international mainstream education. The school provides a safe and structured learning environment for children with complex learning needs.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $22,948–$28,048 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 19800-24200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $26,378(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $27,878 |
| Cost position in Rotterdam | 81th percentile(premium tier) |
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We offer support for children who transfer to Dutch Education.
The staff of the Lighthouse school all have extensive experience of working with children with complex learning challenges and most also have specialist qualifications. In addition to the classroom staff, children are also supported by external staff depending on the child's individual needs. Many of the children require additional therapies from other specialists. Speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, sensory integration therapy and occupational therapy are given to students during the school day by English-speaking internationally qualified therapists.
Lighthouse is a special education school. Lighthouse offers individualised education to children aged 3-13 who are unable to access mainstream international education. There are currently two classes: the younger class is for children aged 5 to 8 years old and the older class is for children aged 8 to 13 years old. Each class has a maximum of 8 children in it and is staffed by a teacher and a teaching assistant. In addition to the school classes, there is an inclusive preschool class called Three Little Ships which offers an early intervention programme for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old.
English language support is included in the child's individual education program.
8:30 – 15:00 (Wednesdays 12:15)
No, children bring their own lunch and are supervised by volunteers.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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