Our Studios
Studio Design
One Campus. One Community. Big Growth.
At Lighthouse International, learners don't sit in rows or wait for a teacher to tell them what to do. Instead, they work in studios-spaces where they explore, build, create, and set their own goals with support from peers and guides.
We combine our age groups into one powerful learning space-a modern take on the one-room schoolhouse. Learners from Spark (ages 5-7), Explorer (7-12), Catalyst (10-15), and Launchpad (15-18) come together for shared launches, scaffolded projects, daily reflections, and multi-age accountability squads.
Older learners grow as mentors, while younger learners stretch by working alongside role models. Throughout it all, guides are there to support, scaffold, and personalize each learner's journey.
Our small, tight-knit community makes it natural-and powerful-to learn across ages, side by side. We're leaning into the magic of a united, learner-driven space where heroes of all ages grow together.
This model helps us focus on what matters most: meaningful learning, strong relationships, and discovering purpose.
Spark
Where heroes begin.
Sparks are young heroes taking their first steps. Through hands-on exploration, Montessori-inspired work, and purposeful play, Spark learners build independence, curiosity, kindness, and focus. This prepares them to take on bigger challenges in the world around them.
Spark learners collaborate with older role models while receiving age-appropriate support and structure. Whether learning to tie a shoe, ask a deep question, or take the first step in solving a tough problem, Spark learners are building the roots of character and courage-preparing to lead and serve in a world that needs them.
Even our youngest heroes are already on the path to discovering a calling that can change the world.
Explorers
In the heart of their hero's journey.
Asking big questions, taking bold risks, and building real-world skills, this stage blends core academic growth with curiosity-driven projects and Socratic discussion, inviting learners to think deeply and act with purpose. They are growing into independent thinkers and global citizens. In our mixed-age community, they learn alongside role models and Sparks, practicing leadership, collaboration, and curiosity daily.
Explorers are practicing living with integrity and serving others as they prepare for the next stage of their journey.
Catalyst
Emerging leaders and changemakers
Catalyst learners are growing into purposeful leaders-driven by curiosity, guided by integrity, and ready to make a difference. They are developing the discipline, vision, and voice to pursue meaningful goals while diving deeper into self-directed learning, research, communication, and Socratic thinking.
In a mixed-age environment, Catalysts inspire younger learners and are challenged by Launchpadders to demonstrate integrity and initiative. They practice setting long-term goals, managing real deadlines, and reflecting on how their choices affect others.
Catalysts begin to take ownership of their learning, lead by example, and start shaping a vision for how they'll serve their community and the world.
Launchpad
Stepping into their future with courage and clarity.
Launchpadders lead by example, pursue meaningful work, and prepare to launch-ready to serve, create, and lead in a world that needs their unique gifts. They are preparing for the real world-refining their strengths, owning their decisions, and seeking ways to contribute meaningfully beyond school. This stage focuses on mastery, purpose, and impact. Learners build portfolios, pursue apprenticeships, and work on passion-driven projects that reflect who they are becoming.
As the oldest in our mixed-age community, Launchpadders lead by example-mentoring younger learners, contributing to studio culture, and practicing the habits of courageous, globally minded adults.
They aren't just preparing for life after school. They're already living it-with purpose, direction, and a sense of their life's calling.
