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Lumos School combines challenge with personal support. Kids think clearly, do real work, and build strong foundations.
The capabilities Lumos students develop
Skills that matter today — and make the difference tomorrow.
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Learn how to learn
The most important skill school forgets: learning how to learn — with strategy, focus, and the drive to improve.
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Think and create
Develop your own ideas, structure them clearly, and revise with intent. Thinking leads to doing — and doing makes it better.
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Communicate and collaborate
Speak and write clearly, listen well, and work effectively with others — because we go further together than alone.
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Execute and persevere
Learn to break big work into steps, finish strong, and grow from setbacks — those who keep going learn the most.
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Navigate the world
Understand incentives, systems, and people — starting with yourself. Those who can do that learn to navigate complexity, act with clarity, and take responsibility.
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Find a spark
Discover what truly sparks your interest — and build the habits to go deep. Once something clicks, curiosity does the rest.
What Lumos students learn
Solid foundations for life.
Learning pillar #1
Core academics
Math
Think clearly, solve precisely
STEM
Understand, explore, apply, grow
Art of Expression
Think clearly, shape, write, speak
Humanities
Ask, spot patterns, judge, act
The Arts
Create, design, express, build
Learning Pillar #2
Projects
Each week, we intentionally set aside time for students to work on projects that truly matter to them. These projects can last weeks or even months — they build something tangible, learn new skills, or pursue a personal interest. Along the way, they deepen their passions, plan and structure their work, push through challenges, seek out feedback and apply it, and present their results to a real audience. That’s how real capabilities, perseverance, and confidence grow.
Learning Pillar #3
Expeditions
Some things can’t be learned in a classroom. That’s why we run four expeditions a year — one per learning block. They’re simpler for younger students and more demanding for older ones. Two are physically challenging and push kids beyond what they thought they could do. One is about service — helping, thinking of others, and building empathy. The fourth is fully student-led — from idea to execution. Each expedition is guided by a coach and grounded in hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. It’s not about ticking boxes. It’s about building character — through challenge, ownership, and teamwork. The principles are simple: Find out who you are. Take responsibility. Show compassion. Don’t fear failure. And learn from the world out there. That’s what expeditions are for.
Learning Pillar #4
Self-reflection
The ability to think critically, reflect on yourself, know your strengths, collaborate well with others, and communicate and reason clearly is essential for thriving in life. That’s why we start each day with Agora (the Greek word for “gathering place”) — a 45-minute block for team and community building, Socratic discussions, thinking games, tricky questions, mental models, ethical dilemmas, mindfulness, and movement breaks. At the end of the day, students spend 30 minutes in group and journaling reflection to process their most important learning experiences.
How Lumos students learn
Learning formats that create depth
1-on-1 Coaching
Listen, support, strengthen, guide
Group Learning
Think, listen, grow together
Bilingual learning
Apply both English and German
Expeditions
Discover, overcome, persevere, grow
Free work
Choose freely, work with focus
Showcase
Share, reflect, present with pride
Synthesis
Test, connect, and show ideas
How we put the science of learning into practice
Learning is well understood — most schools ignore it. Kids cram and forget. At Lumos, we build on decades of learning science so that learning sticks.
How we assess student performance
At Lumos, assessment is seamlessly woven into everyday learning. A continuous cycle of observation, feedback, and reflection supports each child’s individual progress. Rather than focusing on tests or formal evaluations, our approach helps learning coaches truly understand where each student is — and when they’re ready for the next challenge.
Throughout the year, students engage in meaningful, student-driven formats that make learning visible. During Synthesis Week, they have time to connect ideas, revisit past concepts, and integrate them with what they’ve learned in the current block. It’s a natural opportunity to demonstrate understanding and reflect on personal growth.
Digital portfolios and public showcases give students the chance to reflect on their learning journey and present their progress through visual storytelling — a process that builds ownership, confidence, and pride in what they’ve achieved.
Common questions
Families usually have the same core questions. These answers are our default, and we are happy to go deeper in a conversation.
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