The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School vs Vilnius International School

	T The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School Vilnius, Lithuania	V Vilnius International School Vilnius, Lithuania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,292 - 20,164	Fees / year €9,630 - 11,880
Age range	Age range 1 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 380	Pupils 527
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Vilnius International School is located in Vilnius Old Town, central Vilnius, Lithuania. The address is Rusų g. 3, LT-01125 Vilnius, Lithuania. Vilnius Old Town is the historic heart of the city.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Childhood; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Cambridge International AS&A Levels.
School type	School type —	School type Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students come from 41 countries. Approximately 60% hold Lithuanian passports, and about 40% are expatriates.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English Language Support, Learning Support, University Guidance, and Counseling for Wellbeing are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Lithuania
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application and Admissions Fees - Assessment fee: EUR 100 payable upon invitation for assessment. The assessment fee is non‑refundable and does not guarantee admission. - Admission / Initiation fee: EUR 500 (one‑time) payable upon signing the Educational Services Agreement; this fee is payable within five days of invoice or signing. The admission fee is generally non‑refundable except in limited circumstances (for example: the class is not formed; no teacher is appointed to the class for more than one month from the start of the school year; parents terminate within one month of the school year while the student attends satisfactorily; or where the School materially breaches the agreement). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term amounts) - Early Childhood (Pandas, Turtles, Penguins, Dolphins): EUR 9,460 per year; payable in three equal instalments (per term: EUR 3,153.33). - Primary and Middle School (Grades 1–10): EUR 10,350 per year; payable in three equal instalments (per term: EUR 3,450.00). - Upper School (Grades 11–12, Cambridge AS/A Levels): EUR 11,700 per year; payable in three equal instalments (per term: EUR 3,900.00). Billing schedule and payment terms - The Annual Tuition Fee is payable in three equal instalments due on: 26 August, 26 November and 23 February. Payments should be made by the due dates; if a specified payment date falls on a non‑business day, payment must be made by the next business day. - Admission fee payment deadline: within 5 days of the date of invoice or, if no invoice is issued, within 5 days of signing the Educational Services Agreement. - If the Educational Services Agreement is entered into or terminated during the school year, tuition is calculated pro rata on the basis that one school year equals nine months; partial months are calculated by school days. Parents must pay the portion of the Annual Tuition Fee up to the date of termination, including the contractual notice period. - Failure to pay fees for more than 30 days after the School's notice on overdue payments is treated as a material breach and may lead to unilateral termination of the Educational Services Agreement. No compensation is paid for days missed by the student; the Annual Tuition Fee is not refundable except where the Student does not attend due to the School's fault. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: the School does not list boarding provision or boarding fees. (No boarding charges are included in the School's fee schedules or terms.) Other costs and additional charges - Meals: Student meals (lunch, and breakfast and snack for Early Childhood students) are included in the annual tuition fee when services are provided on the School premises. - Cambridge examination fees: Examination fees for Cambridge AS/A Levels are not included in tuition. The published per‑component fee is EUR 127; total candidate exam costs typically range from about EUR 500 to EUR 1,000 depending on the number of components taken. - Extra‑curricular activities and school trips: Some extracurricular clubs and school trips may carry additional charges; parents are notified and consent is obtained before charging for optional activities or trips. - Early Childhood local compensation: Families who have officially declared their address in Vilnius city may apply for a local compensation for Early Childhood students of EUR 120 per month (applicable only to qualifying families). - Stationery, special course materials, exam-related costs beyond Cambridge exam fees, some field trips, and any optional paid clubs or private lessons are additional where specified by the School. Refund information and contract termination - Annual Tuition Fee: non‑refundable except where the Student does not attend the School due to the School's fault. No compensation is paid for days missed for any reasons other than School fault. - Admission fee: refundable only in limited circumstances (class not formed; no teacher assigned to the class for more than one month from the start of the school year; parent termination within one month of the school year while the student attends satisfactorily; or where the School materially breaches the agreement). - Parents may unilaterally terminate the Educational Services Agreement by giving at least 30 days' notice; fees payable on termination are calculated in accordance with the School's pro rata method. Parents also have the right to terminate for material breach by the School subject to the School being given a chance to remedy the breach within the specified period. Fee payment options and bank details - The School accepts bank transfer payments. Bank details for payments to Vilnius International School are provided as: AB Swedbank, IBAN LT657300010084438938; SWIFT HABALT22. Parents are asked to indicate the child's name and grade when paying. These bank details are used for admission and tuition payments. - No general public statement listing credit card acceptance or other online payment methods is published in the School's fee schedule and agreements; bank transfer is the explicitly published payment method. Notes on timing - The School's published tuition schedule is presented for the 2025–2026 school year in the School's Admissions and General Terms documents; instalment dates and the amounts above follow the published schedules and the School's General Terms on fees, payment timing and refunds.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details VIS provides an English-language curriculum built on the International Baccalaureate framework. Early Childhood VIS offers a play-based programme guided by the principles and practices of the IB PYP, authorised in 2011. The Primary Years Programme is based in inquiry and conceptual understanding with equal attention given to developing skills and attitudes beneficial for success in an ever-changing world. The Middle Years Programme serves students from grade 6 through 10; VIS is the first MYP school in Lithuania and was authorised in 2013. Cambridge International AS&A Levels are offered in the upper school; Cambridge AS&A Level course offerings began in 2016–17, with the first graduating class in 2018. In 2025–2026, courses include Computer Science, Digital Media & Design, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Business, and History, with English Literature and Lithuanian Language and Literature as mandatory core courses.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results VIS celebrated the first Cambridge graduating class in 2018. To earn the VIS Diploma, students complete 24–28 Cambridge courses and four years of English. In grades 11–12, students typically complete three AS/A Level courses, with some exceptions. All students undertake English and Lithuanian language courses; Lithuanian nationals also study Lithuanian language and literature. Cambridge AS&A Level course offerings began in the 2016–17 school year.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates have been admitted to universities worldwide, including Bocconi University, Columbia University, Delft University of Technology, Dublin Institute of Art, Design and Technology, École Polytechnique, Erasmus University Rotterdam, EU Business School Barcelona, Geneva Business School, Goldsmiths, University of London, Imperial College London, ISM University, Kingston University London, KU Leuven, LUT University, Lund University, National University of Singapore, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Politecnico di Torino, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Technical University of Darmstadt, Toulouse Business School, Trinity College Dublin, University of Manchester, University College London, University of Amsterdam, University of London, Vilnius University, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Willem de Kooning Academy.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Student Support includes differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions VIS offers English-language programmes: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Cambridge International AS&A Levels for learners aged 3 to 19. Admissions are rolling and on a first-come, first-served basis, with consideration of class balance, language proficiency and learning needs. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and admissions assessments generally begin in November for the following school year. Procedures: schedule a visit or call with the Admissions Coordinator, fill out the Application, submit progress reports or report cards from the previous and current year, and possibly a Teacher Evaluation form. If space and eligibility permit, an Admissions Assessment is arranged; an invitation to the assessment does not guarantee enrollment. After acceptance, an Education Service Agreement will be issued two weeks before the start date, and the initiation fee of 500 EUR is payable. Fees information: Assessment fee 100 EUR (non-refundable, not a guarantee of admission); Initiation fee 500 EUR (non-refundable). Tuition for 2026–2027: Early childhood €9,630/year; Primary and Middle School €10,755/year; 11th–12th grades (Cambridge AS/A Levels) €11,880/year. The annual tuition is payable in three installments (Aug 26, Nov 26, Feb 23). Lunch is included. EC students may receive a 120 EUR/month compensation if the family's address is Vilnius city. Cambridge examination fees are not included in the tuition and may be 127 EUR per component (total 500–1,000 EUR depending on components). Re-enrolling Grade 11 students for Cambridge requires a non-refundable 500 EUR enrollment fee to secure a place. VIS is a Council of International Schools accredited, nonprofit, Pre-K–12 school serving local and expatriate families; in September 2024, VIS enrolled 512 students from 41 countries.
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