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 2025-26

Holidays school year 2025-2026
Prince’s Day Tuesday 16th of September 2025
October Holiday Monday 20th October – Friday  24th October 2025
Christmas Holiday Monday 22nd December – Friday 2nd  January 2026
Spring Holiday Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February 2026
Good Friday Friday 3rd April 2026
Easter Holiday Monday 06th April 2026
King’s day Monday 27th April (during May Holiday)
May Holiday Monday 27th April 2025 – Friday 8th May 2026
Ascension Day (Hemelvaart) Thursday 14th May 2026 – Friday 15th May 2026
Pentecost Monday 25th May 2026
Summer Holiday Monday 20th July – Friday 28th Auguts 2026
Early Closures
Sinterklaas Friday 05th December 2025
Christmas Friday 19th December 2025
Summer Holiday Friday 17th July 2026
Study Days
Monday 15th September 2025
Wednesday 01st October 2025
Friday 14th November 2025
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Thursday 22nd January 2026
Friday 13th February 2026
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Tuesday 07 April 2026
Tuesday 26th May 2026
Monday 15th June 2026