Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
514 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
There are over 40 nationalities at VIS in 2024-2025 school year , |
Most common nationality |
The most common nationality is Lithuanian. Other nationalities include American, British, Irish, French, Rumanian, Moldovan, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Russian. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
About 60 percent of students are Lithuanians. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Teacher body is international and there are native speakers. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Support |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish language |
Max. number of students per class |
22 students |
Average number of students per class |
20 students |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Qualified teaching assistants are available |
Use of technology in the classroom |
VIS is a Google school and uses Google Workspace for Education (GWE) Suite for curriculum and classroom management. Most assignments are posted either on Google Classroom (Upper School) or ManageBac (Middle School).
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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) |
As part of GWE Suite VIS uses Google meets for virtual classrooms. Assignments are posted either on Google classroom or ManageBac. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No religious affiliation, all religions are welcome. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Examinations AS/A Level |
Results in these examinations |
Above world averages |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade level |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Yes, learning support coordinator, EAL, school psychologist |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Enrichment in regular classroom. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, students are provided access to psychologist. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Admissions Assessment is arranged. Eligibility for testing is dependent on a number of factors including: prior academic achievement and availability of space in the grade to which the child is applying. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Admissions Assessment consist of testing and interview to ensure the student can access the curriculum. |
Waiting list |
There is a limited number of places in each grade and it depends on the grade to which the child is applying. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline for applications. We have a rolling admissions process. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
It depends on individual situations. |
School start time |
The classes start at 8:30 am. |
School finish time |
Early Childhood is open until 4 pm.
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Supervised care before/after school |
There is supervised outdoor care from 2:45 pm until 4:00 pm in the Primary School. |
School bus service available |
There is no bus service provided by the School. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Singing, yoga, fiber arts, hip hop, Lithuanian club, Mandarin, games, chess, drama, mindful colouring, clay play, explorers, sports lego and puzzle. In upper school we have MUN, MEP, Erasmus programme, Duke of Edinburgh. |
Sports activities included |
There are physical activity classes in the curriculum starting from Early Childhood through grade 10. There is active play classes in Early Childhood and grade 1. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
There are football, basketball, and volleyball teams and competitions. There are table tennis, tennis competitions organized at VIS. There are school fun run, bike ride activities organized as well. |
Facilities at the school |
Assembly hall, library, spacious cafeteria, modern science laboratory, design technology lab, art studio and gallery. |
Sports facilities at the school |
There’s an gym in the Primary School building and outdoors playground on the side of the school. A large sports hall is available in the Upper School building. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Vilnius International School is the first and only authorized IB PYP and MYP school in Lithuania. We also teach Cambridge International AS & A Levels in grades 11 and 12. VIS is one of two internationally accredited schools in Lithuania. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools. |
Teaching approach of the school |
VIS' mission is to cultivate learners to become culturally proficient human beings. We do this through an inquiry approach consistent with the IB programmes. |