Lighthouse International School

san-jose-costa-rica·Costa Rica·Preschool through 12th grade, including a High School program that awards the U.S. High School Diploma and the Costa Rican MEP diploma, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. Core classes are taught in English by native-speaking teachers, with Spanish instruction to support bilingual growth. The primary language of instruction is English. The curriculum covers English and literature, mathematics, science, social studies, languages, arts, technology, and physical education, with a focus on inquiry, leadership and character development within a Christ-centered environment.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Lighthouse International School, founded in 2008, is an independent private school in San José, Costa Rica serving students ages 3 to 18 with instruction in English. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum that combines American educational patterns with IB Diploma Programme options and a bespoke High School path leading to U.S. credentials.

Founded

2008.0

Location

Costa Rica

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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