About Us
Fast Facts
Experience in International Education
20+ Years
Language of Instruction
English
School Year
15 Sept – 31 July
Facility
700+ sq. m
Teacher – Student Ratio
1:5
Age Groups
3-6 Years Old
Working Hours
8:00 – 18:00 h
Location
5-min drive
from Business Park Sofia
Who We Are
Profile
LightHouse Kindergarten is an English-language based educational environment for children ages 2.5 to 6. We offer a holistic approach to our young learners’ education, focusing on the well-being of the whole child – their intellectual growth, social-emotional competences, character development, motor skills, and health.
- We provide optional Dual Language Program in both English and Bulgarian, supporting our children in developing their bilingual and biliterate skills.
- Experienced educators, progressive curriculum, and a rich variety of creative and sports activities, are some of the key elements of our program.
- We are a modern alternative of the traditional Kindergarten implementing best practices of internationally recognized pedagogical approaches.
- Situated in a beautiful green area just
5-minute drive from Business Park Sofia, LightHouse Kindergarten welcomes both international and local students.
Our Goals
Primary Objectives
- English language acquisition and bilingualism
- Analytical skills development
- Social-emotional learning
- Building lifelong healthy habits
- Character formation
- School readiness
Our Curriculum
Program
Our main curriculum framework blends educational programs from the U.S., Great Britain, Singapore, and Switzerland designed for English language learners. It is thematic, standard-based, and it is aligned with the process model – an open-ended approach that focuses on the results, the process, and the pace of individual learning.
In addition to the English-language based International Program, the Dual Language Program is introduced in the preparatory levels of K5 and K6. It incorporates studies in Bulgarian language according to the national educational standards regulated by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education in the main subject areas.
The children’s developmental needs are our primary focus in planning the instructional activities for our curriculum. Lessons are interdisciplinary and are designed according to the theme of the month as the content is playfully integrated for the following subject areas:
Young Learners
Age Groups
Our young learners are divided into four separate groups in accordance to their entrance age – K3, K4, K5 and K6.
By providing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences, we aim to support the growth and success of each child in our care. Our teachers are trained to work with specific age groups, so they understand the unique needs and challenges that come with each developmental stage.
Level K3:
Children aged 3
We focus on nurturing children’s curiosity, developing their fine motor skills, and encouraging positive social interactions with peers.
Level K4:
Children aged 4
We focus on developing children’s literacy and numeracy skills, encouraging creativity and imagination, and promoting independence and self-confidence.
Level K5:
Children aged 5
We focus on building on children’s literacy and numeracy skills, fostering their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and preparing them for a successful transition to elementary school.
Level K6:
Children aged 6
We focus on advancing children’s academic skills and school readiness, encouraging their natural curiosity, and helping them to develop a strong sense of
self-awareness and confidence.
