GLOBAL SCHOOL SOLUTIONS
About Us
At Lighthouse Academy, we dream of:
A world where no brilliance goes unseen. We partner with schools to recognise strengths early—especially the ones others miss—and to cultivate high-challenge, high-care learning cultures where every learner finds purpose, belonging, and joy in achievement.
We are bringing this dream to life through our Global School Solutions, a suite of programmes and partnerships that empower schools to nurture talent, accelerate learning, and elevate student outcomes worldwide.
EdTech Soluations
Helping schools select, implement, and train staff in proven digital learning platforms that raise engagement and outcomes.
Gifted & Talented Programmes
Building inclusive identification models, enrichment pathways, and teacher training to stretch advanced learners.
Tutoring & Academic Support
Offering high-quality tutoring and targeted interventions that complement the school’s curriculum and assessment goals.
University Application Prep
Guiding students through international university applications with structure, strategy, and confidence.
Our Leadership Team:
Cynthia Bolton
Cynthia Bolton — Co-Partner and Director of Gifted & Talented and Global School Solutions
Cynthia Bolton is a respected leader in gifted and talented education with extensive experience across Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education division. As the former Head of Gifted Support (Academic Affairs) at Qatar Foundation, she helped establish the Qatar Foundation Gifted Enrichment Programs in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) — a landmark initiative that broadened advanced learning opportunities for students across Qatar. At Lighthouse Academy, Cynthia serves as Co-Partner and Director of Gifted & Talented and EdTech Services, driving the academy’s global strategy for school partnerships, digital innovation, and talent development. Her expertise ensures that Lighthouse Academy’s programmes in gifted education, enrichment, and educational technology remain aligned with international best practice — empowering schools to recognise and nurture brilliance everywhere.
Samuel Mott
Samuel Mott — Founder & Educational Consultant (Gifted & Academic Support Services)
Samuel Mott is the Founder of Lighthouse Academy and an Educational Consultant specialising in Gifted & Academic Support Services. A former Head of Gifted & Talented at King’s College Doha and member of the World Scholar’s Cup community, he brings deep experience in helping schools recognise and develop talent that often goes unseen — a mission central to Lighthouse Academy’s vision: a world where no brilliance goes unseen. Working alongside Co-Partner and Director Cynthia Bolton, Samuel supports the growth of Lighthouse Academy Global School Services, guiding schools in creating high-challenge, high-care learning environments. Drawing on his direct experience leading enrichment and academic support programmes, he ensures Lighthouse remains grounded in practice — offering strategies that are proven, purposeful, and built on real classroom success.