Good to know
Good to Know
- Vilnius International School (VIS) is the only IB PYP/MYP-authorised school in Lithuania and one of just two internationally (CIS) accredited schools in the country — it's the default choice for many diplomat and corporate-expat families.
- The 'big four' full international schools (VIS, AISV, BSV, LIFV) all charge significant one-time admission/initiation fees (roughly 500–2,700 EUR) on top of annual tuition, plus exam fees for Cambridge/IB in the final years — budget for these separately.
- Bilingual Lithuanian-English schools (Saulės Gojus, KD International School, Guliverio Akademija, Erudito Licėjus) are typically far cheaper than the fully international schools, but most don't publish fees online — you'll need to contact them directly for a quote.
- If considering AISV, note the annual 'capital fee' (roughly 2,500 EUR) is separate from and in addition to tuition and the one-time admission fee.
- The Lycée International Français de Vilnius offers steep sibling discounts (up to free enrollment for a 5th child), which can matter for larger families.
- If targeting Vilnius International School for an August/September start, expect admissions assessments to begin as early as the preceding November — apply well ahead of that if possible.
- Assessment and initiation fees at international schools are non-refundable and paid before a seat is confirmed, so budget for these as sunk costs even if your child isn't ultimately offered a place.
- Returning families and siblings of current students are generally given priority in admissions, which can push new-applicant families further down a waitlist even with a strong application.
- Homeschooling is legal in Lithuania since a 2019/2020 law change, but it is not a simple notify-and-go system — it requires a formal agreement with a designated school and is subject to periodic inspection of the child's educational conditions.
- There is a national Lithuanian Homeschooling Association and an associated Facebook community, but we could not confirm a dedicated in-person Vilnius homeschool co-op or meetup group specifically — families should check the national association's channels for any Vilnius-area contacts.
Schools And Curricula
- Overview
- Vilnius has a small but genuine cluster of international/bilingual schools, plus several lower-cost bilingual/local-curriculum options. Full traditional-tuition international schools (VIS, AISV, BSV, LIFV) cluster around Old Town / Antakalnis; bilingual Lithuanian-English schools are more spread across residential districts.
Schools
Vilnius International School (VIS)
- Ages
- 3 to 18/19
- Curriculum
- IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), followed by Cambridge International AS & A Levels for grades 11-12; instruction in English
- Notes
- VIS is the only IB PYP/MYP authorised school in Lithuania and one of two internationally accredited (Council of International Schools) schools in the country.
- Location Note
- Old Town, Rusų Street
Tuition
- Range Low
- €9,460
- Range High
- €15,995
- Description
- Annual tuition, varies by grade level (Early Childhood cheapest, upper grades most expensive)
Additional Fees
Assessment Fee (One-time, Non-refundable)
- Assessment Fee (One Time, Non Refundable)
- €100
Initiation/admission Fee (One-time, Non-refundable)
- Initiation/Admission Fee (One Time, Non Refundable)
- €500
Cambridge Exam Fees (Not Included in Tuition, per Component)
- Cambridge Exam Fees (Not Included In Tuition, Per Component)
- €127
The American International School of Vilnius (AISV)
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- Curriculum
- American curriculum with an IB Diploma track in the upper grades; instruction in English
- Notes
- Founded in 1993, the first international school in Vilnius; dual-accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and NEASC (US).
- Location Note
- Lower school on Srovės St.; upper school overlooking Old Town
Tuition
- First Year Estimate
- €14,925
- Description
- First-year total cost including one-time fees (varies by grade; base annual tuition not separately published)
Additional Fees
One-time Admission Fee (All New Students)
- One Time Admission Fee (All New Students)
- €2,707
Annual Capital Fee
- Annual Capital Fee
- €2,498
Extended Day Program Fee (PreK–Grade 3, Optional)
- Extended Day Program Fee (PreK–Grade 3, Optional)
- €1,025
The British School of Vilnius (BSV)
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- Curriculum
- British national curriculum
- Notes
- Fees vary by age/grade; base annual tuition breakdown by grade was not published in the sources checked.
Tuition
- First Year Estimate
- €14,190
- Description
- First-year total cost including one-time fees, for a 2-year-old (2025/2026)
Lycée International Français De Vilnius (LIFV)
- Ages
- 1 to 18
- Curriculum
- French national curriculum, approved by AEFE (Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger), from Maternelle through Lycée
- Notes
- Offers sibling discounts: 20% off for a 3rd enrolled child, 50% for a 4th, and 100% (free) for a 5th or further child.
Tuition
- First Year Estimate
- €6,670
- Description
- First-year total cost including one-time fees, for a 1-year-old (2025/2026)
Saulės Gojus
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Curriculum
- Lithuanian national curriculum with bilingual Lithuanian-English delivery via CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning); English-language immersion from age 3; second foreign language from grade 5
- Notes
- Established in 2004 as one of Lithuania's pioneering bilingual schools.
Tuition
- Description
- Fees not currently published in a reliable, up-to-date source; contact the school directly for a current quote.
KD International School of Vilnius (KDIS)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Curriculum
- Dual-track: Lithuanian national curriculum delivered in Lithuanian, plus Cambridge Primary programme delivered in English; also has English-only international classes
- Notes
- Operates two campuses (Pašilaičiai and Antakalnis); Cambridge-accredited.
Tuition
- Description
- Fees not published in the sources checked; contact school directly.
Guliverio Akademija
- Ages
- Primary through secondary (Grades 1-12)
- Curriculum
- Western Australian (WA) curriculum for Grades 1-12, accredited by the Western Australian Department of Education, combined with Lithuanian language, history and culture; bilingual Lithuanian-English delivery
- Notes
- Students are officially registered within the Western Australian international school system while based in Lithuania.
Tuition
- Description
- Fees not published in the sources checked; contact school directly.
Erudito Licėjus (Vilnius Campus)
- Ages
- Not fully specified in sources
- Curriculum
- Cambridge International and IB programmes
- Notes
- Also operates a campus in Kaunas; emphasizes languages, thinking skills and emotional intelligence alongside academics.
Tuition
- Description
- Fees not publicly listed; school directs inquiries directly.
Queen Morta School
- Ages
- Not specified
- Curriculum
- Not fully specified in sources checked
Tuition
- Description
- This school does not make its fees public.
Enrollment And Homeschooling
Homeschooling
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Known Frictions
- Homeschool advocacy groups have flagged that the implementing regulations include mandatory home-visit inspections by school administrators (and in some cases child-services involvement) that go beyond what the original advocates wanted, so the process is more state-supervised than a simple notification system.
- Legal Basis And History
- Homeschooling in Lithuania was banned outright by a 2012 education law requiring every child to attend school. After a multi-year advocacy campaign, Lithuania's Parliament (Seimas) voted in December 2019 to add Article 31 to the Law on Education, legalizing home-based family education, and the government approved the detailed implementing procedures on May 20, 2020, effective from the following school year.
- How It Works For Families
- Under the current procedures, parents who want to homeschool must submit a request either to a municipal school administration or directly to a non-governmental or state school that has home education written into its operating guidelines; the family signs an agreement with a designated school, follows nationally-approved curricula, and the school provides textbooks, counselling, and access to non-formal education programmes while the family's educational conditions are subject to inspection.
- National Homeschool Community
- The Lithuanian Homeschooling Association (Mokymosi šeimoje asociacija, also referred to as Ugdymas šeimoje) is the main organized homeschooling body in the country; it led the legalization campaign and maintains a website (ugdymasseimoje.lt) and a Facebook community that had grown to several thousand members. This is a national, not a Vilnius-specific, organization — no documented Vilnius-only homeschool co-op or in-person meetup group was found at the time of research.
- Applicability To Foreign Families
- General expat-focused sources describe homeschooling as available to foreign residents in Lithuania on the same legal basis as citizens, provided the family meets the same registration and curriculum-alignment requirements, though this is asserted rather than drawn from a government-specific foreigner guide.
International School Enrollment Process
- Overall Approach
- Vilnius's main international schools (Vilnius International School/VIS, AISV, Royal Russell School Vilnius, KD International School, Vilnius International French Lyceum, and others) generally run rolling, first-come-first-served admissions rather than a single fixed application window, but seats fill up well before the school year starts.
- Waitlist Realism
- Because most schools admit on a first-come-first-served rolling basis, waitlisting is common once a grade level fills, and returning families plus sibling applicants are typically prioritized ahead of new applicants, so a strong, complete, early application genuinely improves odds versus applying close to the school year start.
- Vis Specific Timing
- At Vilnius International School (VIS), the largest and longest-running international school in the city, admissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and follow a first-come, first-served approach, though class composition, language competency, and individual learning needs are also factored in. Admissions assessments generally begin in November for the following school year, so families targeting an August/September start are advised to begin the process the previous autumn.
- Practical Timing Recommendation
- Realistically, families relocating to Vilnius should start contacting schools 6-12 months ahead of their intended start date, since VIS assessments for the following school year begin as early as November, and popular grade levels or the small number of English/bilingual seats overall can fill before spring.
- Average Annual Tuition Across Vilnius International Schools
- €11,300
This is a citywide average figure across Vilnius's international schools, not any single school's fee; VIS's own 2026-27 tuition ranges from roughly EUR 9,630 to EUR 11,880 per year depending on grade level.
Typical Steps
- Initial enquiry / schedule a visit or phone consultation with the admissions coordinator
- Submit the online application form and await a confirmation email with further instructions
- Submit supporting documents when requested (see “Required Documents” below)
- If space and eligibility criteria allow, the school arranges an admissions assessment for the child
- Await confirmation of acceptance from the admissions coordinator
- Pay assessment and initiation/admission fees, then sign the Education Service Agreement
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Progress report or report card from the child's previous and current school year (requested when relevant)
- Teacher evaluation form from the child's previous teacher (sometimes requested)
- Proof of payment of the non-refundable assessment fee before the assessment is scheduled
Assessment And Admission Fees Example VIS
- Assessment Fee
- €100
- Initiation Admission Fee
- €500
- Note On Fees
- Assessment and admission/initiation fees are one-time, non-refundable, and do not guarantee a place. These are separate from annual tuition.
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