Inside The Lighthouse Schools: Videos That Tell Our Story

The Lighthouse Schools Introduction Video

Dr.Akif Aydin, Our Founder

Shaykh Dr.Yasir Qadhi

Our Student Testimonials

Dr.Qaiser Rashid's Amazing Story

Habeeb Quadri Testimonial

Lighthouse Students Spotlight

Lighthouse Students Launch Their Own International Technology Company: Penthia

Lighthouse Students Complete Research Internship at The Ohio State University

We are proud to congratulate Omer Kural, Omer Gorgun, and Alijon Dilovar for achieving a remarkable entrepreneurial milestone by launching Penthia, their own smart board technology company focused on innovative educational solutions.

In less than eight months, these students transformed an idea into a real business by forming their company, developing the Penthia brand, and partnering with a manufacturer in China to produce smart boards under their own name. The manufacturer has already completed the product branding and is nearing final production—an extraordinary accomplishment for high school students.

This project represents one of the first major student-led businesses launched through The Lighthouse Schools’ Entrepreneurship Program, demonstrating that students can gain real-world experience in international business, branding, manufacturing, negotiation, and product development while still in school.

We are incredibly proud of their vision, leadership, professionalism, and determination to create something meaningful. Their success embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on learning culture that Lighthouse Schools is committed to fostering.

Congratulations to Omer Kural, Omer Gorgun, and Alijon Dilovar on this outstanding achievement. We pray that Allah (SWT) blesses their efforts, grants barakah in their business, and allows them to continue making a positive impact through innovation and service.

Learn more about Penthia: www.penthiasolutions.com

Lighthouse Students Complete Research Internship at The Ohio State University

We are proud of our students Okan, Cemal, Talha, Omer Kural, and Mahir for successfully completing a summer internship at The Ohio State University’s Intracellular Dynamics Laboratory. Throughout the week-long workshop, they worked in an authentic research environment, culturing and imaging cancer cells, exploring fluorescence and electron microscopy, and applying physics concepts to real-world biological research. The experience gave them valuable hands-on exposure to scientific inquiry and advanced laboratory techniques while developing the mindset of researchers. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Comert Kural, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, and father of our student Omer Kural, for generously arranging this exceptional opportunity for our students. May Allah reward him for investing in the education and future of our young scholars.

Testimonials

The Lighthouse Schools is an innovative Islamic boarding school that harmoniously merges the strengths of traditional and online learning for students in grades 6-12. 

Key features & innovations

Unique Hybrid Learning

The Lighthouse Schools offer a unique educational model that blends traditional classroom-based learning and online education. This approach is customized to fit each student’s individual learning pace and style.

Academic Excellence

The school has partnered with Arizona State University to provide a rigorous online curriculum. Moreover, there’s an integration of essential Islamic studies, fostering a deeper appreciation for Islam.

Entrepreneurship

A unique feature of The Lighthouse Schools is its focus on entrepreneurship. Each student is required to own and operate their own business before graduation, providing them with practical business skills and experience.

Spiritual Enrichment

As an Islamic school exclusively for boys, the curriculum and campus life are designed to strengthen students’ connection with their faith and foster their spiritual development.

Personalized Mentorship

Every student is assigned a dedicated learning coach, as part of the Mentor, Motivate, Monitor (3M) model. These mentors provide guidance and closely monitor students’ progress.

Emphasis on Holistic Development

Beyond academics, the school provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities and resources for physical and social development. There’s also a focus on character education and leadership development programs.

Exceptional Boarding Experience

The boarding program is designed to provide a comfortable and enriching home away from home, complete with comfortable dormitory accommodations, 24/7 supervision, and activities promoting independence and responsibility.

Community Engagement

Students are required to undertake a community impact project every year, instilling a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to positive change.

ASU Digital PREP Partnership

We have an accredited 6–12 classroom based online school programs as the partner of Arizona State University Digital Prep Program.
Our students are on an accelerated path to college and careers.

Take university courses in high school.

We’re embedding the university experience in high school to give students an accelerated path toward university admission and careers of the future.

Our concurrent courses offer the chance to earn both high school and university credit toward a major.

We want our students to feel and behave like a university student from day one and hope they graduate with at least 12 ASU credits.

Take high school courses in middle school.

The same acceleration options are available in middle school, where students are encouraged to work ahead and start earning high school credit.

Surround yourself with support.

We believe all students can succeed. And our unique teaching model supports students with the latest learning technologies and several layers of personalized instruction and coaching.

3M model: Mentors motivate and Monitor

2026-2027 Applications Are Now Open

We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career, we help them succeed in their career – Our goal is to provide the opportunity for students to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.