The Shining Light Academy is a private, not-for-profit, English primary school that provides high quality, affordable education to over 500 children--in Play Group/Preschool through Class 9--from Gilgit and the surrounding areas. Where public schools in rural Pakistan are challenged by limited supplies and teacher training and focus largely on theory and memorization, the Shining Light Academy offers a safe and supportive place where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow through high quality teaching and resources. The Shining Light Academy is committed to making quality education affordable and available to all children, including those of minority ethnic groups that in the past have not had equal access to education.