Lighthouse Special Education

Welcome to Our School

The Lighthouse Special Education school is the only international special school in The Netherlands. We offer individualised education to children aged 3-13 who are unable to cope in international mainstream education. The school provides a safe and structured learning environment for children with complex challenges.

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Life in The Hague

Transitioning from one country to another with a family is challenging enough; whether you are a seasoned re-locator or whether this is your first time.  On this page we’d like to paint a picture of life in The Hague from an expat’s perspective, as well as share some practical tips and links: Read more »

Click here for: School Holidays, Early Closures and Study Days 2024-25

Holidays
Prince’s Day Tuesday 17th of September 2024
October Holiday Monday 28th Oct. – Friday  1st November 2024
Christmas Holiday Monday 23rd Dec. 2023– Friday 3rd  Jan. 2025
Spring Holiday Monday 24th Feb. – Friday 28th February 2025
April/May Holiday Friday 18th April – Monday Monday 5th May 2025 *
Ascension Day Thursday 29th May – Friday 30th May 2025
Pentecost Monday 9th June 2025
Summer vacation Monday 21st July – Friday 29th August 2025
* (This holiday includes Good Friday April 18th, Easter April 21st, King’s Day April 26th and Liberation Day May 5th)
Early Closures
Sinterklaas Thursday 05th December 2024
Christmas Friday 20th December 2024
Summer Holiday Friday 18th July 2025
Study Days
Monday 16th September 2024
Wednesday 16th October 2024
Friday 22nd November 2024
Thursday 30th January 2025
Friday 21st February 2025
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Monday 07th April 2025
Tuesday 10th June 2025