Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Lithuanian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
28% of the school population is Lithuanian |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Lithuanian, Spanish, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have Ipads and Macbooks that the children can take into class. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We are fully able to offer online lessons in emergencies |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
Our first cohort of IGCSE will sit their exams in 2025 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of homework and the time varies based on the age of the student. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a school SENCO and SEN assistant who can provide additional support if needed. |
| Learning support offered |
In class support, small group and individual support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a very personalised curriculum that caters for individual needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We request school reports form previous schools and do run assessments before entry. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students will complete a CAT 4 Test. |
| Waiting list |
Some classes have a waiting lists. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions is open all year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care is available |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food is prepared and cooked on site so we can cater for special diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BSV offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
We cover a variety of sports during the school year. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have a variety of sports teams and complete in local and international competitions. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Labs, Steam Lab, IT Area, Art Room, (Theatre space coming soon) |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Full Size Football Pitch, Out Door Multi-Sport Court, Indoor Sports Hall, 25m Indoor swimming Pool |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School Vilnius is an international school providing an exceptional education from Early Years through to Secondary The school follows the English National Curriculum officially recognised by the Lithuanian Government. |