Light International School (LIS) Primary is a unique co-educational day school that offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from year 4 to year 9 to students from diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds.
Located in the heart of Lavington, Light International School Primary is a leading educational institution with ultra-modern, state-of-the-art facilities designed to nurture creativity and inspire global citizenship. Our school empowers students to explore society and the world through innovative learning approaches that foster critical thinking, research, communication, and problem-solving skills.
We are committed to preparing our students for the digital age by providing modern digital platforms and high-speed internet connectivity, enabling them to build robust digital literacy skills. Additionally, we cultivate a vibrant reading culture, encouraging all students to develop a lifelong love for books and learning.
Holistic Development Through Sports and Activities
At Light International School Primary, we believe in the power of sports and extracurricular activities to nurture talent and build character. Our students engage in a variety of games, clubs, and sports activities, including swimming, football, lawn tennis, and table tennis. We actively participate in local, regional, and national events, providing opportunities for our learners to showcase and develop their skills.
To ensure a balanced and enjoyable school life, we incorporate timetabled sporting events that allow students to fully experience the exceptional facilities we offer.
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PHILOSOPHY
Mission
We are committed to delivering;
- morally upright,
- socially responsible and
- academically competent individuals to the society.
Vision
- To inculcate moral values set by society and religion
- To awaken the self-consciousness in every pupil;
- To inspire the hearts and minds to endeavour positive effects on others,
- To appreciate cultural differences and become environmentally conscious;
- To offer quality education harmonized with the contemporary approach and fortified by technology.
CORE VALUES
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Good Judgement
- Honour
- Trustworthiness
Motto: Access to Success
Objectives
At the Light International School (LIS):
- We aim to develop a love of learning, which will remain with the individual long after the process of formal education has finished.
- We will provide a balanced and broad curriculum, which will include all students of different abilities and needs.
- We offer a range of extracurricular activities and trips to broaden the experience of school for our students and to enrich their learning of academic and social skills.
- We will encourage cross–curricular learning, supported by advancements in technology wherever possible to enhance the learning of our students.
- We will provide our students with a stimulating and caring environment to learn within, where the development of the whole child is a priority. We also encourage our pupils to develop as independent learners who can make positive choices for their own learning and development.
- We fully encourage parents to take an active role in their child’s education and development.
- We aim to reward achievement of all members of our school community for their successes.
Our students are members of their local community and of our host country, Kenya. We recognise our students come from a multitude of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We therefore seek to provide a secular education that reflects and draws from this diversity by embracing the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship.
Un Declaration of Human Rights
The Light International School believes that its guiding statements are consistent with the spirit of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) consistent with the Council of International Schools’ (CIS) accreditation, and the school operates within this spirit. We hope that all members of our community will support this, in principle and actions.
Accreditation
The School is accredited as a Cambridge International Education Centre for IGCSE and A Level Diploma Programmes, which are recognised by universities and colleges throughout the world. In April 2024, the school received accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS), a membership organization aimed at international education with over 1,525 institutional members consisting of over 910 schools and 615 colleges/universities, located in 122 countries.
