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Deutsche Schule Vilnius

Lithuania, Vilnius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees €5,700
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 24
Type Co-educational
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Vilnius is an Auslandsschule der Bundeswehr located on the campus of the Lithuanian Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Vilnius. The school teaches in German and follows North Rhine-Westphalia standards, offering primary education (grades 1–4) and secondary levels (grades 5–10) with Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium tracks, plus grade 11. The Gymnasium upper level is to be developed by 2028/29, with Abitur examinations planned for 2028/29. Textbooks are provided by the school, and certificates earned at Auslandsschulen der Bundeswehr are nationally recognized. The primary school began operating on an interim site in September 2025, with grades 5–11 to be added in 2026/27 and relocation to target infrastructure within five to seven years. English is taught from grade 3, French from grade 7 (gymnasial track), and Spanish may be chosen from grade 11 under certain conditions. German instruction supports younger students' language development and a German kindergarten sits nearby.

Deutsche Schule Vilnius, Ateities g. 44, LT-06329 Vilnius

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Vilnius has 24 pupils, instruction in German.

Location
Vilnius, Lithuania. Located at Ateities g. 44, LT-06329 Vilnius.

Stages
Secondary education comprises Sekundarstufe I (Grades 5–10) and Sekundarstufe II (starting at Grade 11). The school will add Grade 12 in 2027/28 and Grade 13 in 2028/29, with the Abitur first taking place in 2028/29.

Type
co-educational; not a boarding school

Additional learning support
The school emphasizes individualized support.

Country affiliation
Germany

School day structure
Primary school typically 8:00–13:00; Secondary I and II ~8:00–15:30. The Auslandsschulen der Bundeswehr are not full-day schools; after-school care and lunch are planned for 2026/27.

Bus service
A school bus serves the Deutsche Schule Vilnius and other Auslandsschulen der Bundeswehr.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Not a boarding school; Auslandsschulen der Bundeswehr are not run as full-day schools and there is no entitlement to after-school supervision. For the school year 2026/27, an after-school and midday care option is planned; interested parents can contact the Bundeswehr Administrative Office Lithuania for after-school care and lunch at the Deutsche Schule Vilnius.

Food Options
Lunch is available at the Deutsche Schule Vilnius.

Governance and Ownership
The Deutsche Schule Vilnius is an Auslandsschule der Bundeswehr (ASBw) operated by the Bundeswehr and is part of the ASBw network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Vilnius ranges from EUR 5,700 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application or enrolment fee is charged for entitled children (children of Bundeswehr personnel stationed at the school). Children of non-entitled applicants are admitted only on a space-available basis and must meet the school's admission conditions; there is no separate, listed application charge in the published Schulgeld information.

Tuition fees (detailed by year group / status)
- Entitled children (active Bundeswehr personnel with duty station at the school): no tuition (attendance is free).
- Non-entitled children (admitted on a space-available basis): tuition is charged monthly while enrolled. For the published fee schedule applicable when the elementary level was operating, the rates are:
- Grundschule (elementary school, grades 1–4): EUR 475.00 per month for the first child.
- Second child: EUR 237.00 per month.
- Third child and any further children: no tuition charge.
- Tuition is charged on a monthly basis and applies throughout the school year (including school holiday periods). If a pupil begins or leaves the school during a month, the full monthly fee for that month is payable. Tuition does not cover additional expenses such as school trips.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency: monthly tuition payments. Parents/guardians are obliged to pay the monthly tuition by the established payment dates. Tuition is payable throughout the school year, including holiday periods.
- Pro rata / mid-term starts: if the school visit begins or ends during a school year, for every commenced month the full monthly fee is due. Tuition is not reduced for cancelled lessons.
- Hardship / refunds: In cases of particular hardship the Office of Defense Administration (Bundeswehrverwaltungsstelle) may decide to reduce tuition if required documentation is provided. Until a decision is made the full tuition remains payable; if a reduction is granted, any overpaid amounts are reimbursed starting from the month the request was filed.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided; there are no boarding fees. The schools are not operated as boarding institutions or all-day boarding facilities.

Other costs and incidental charges
- Schoolbooks and approved learning materials: provided by the school (no charge for standard schoolbooks).
- Additional costs that are not covered by tuition may include: class field trips, voluntary extracurricular activities that incur fees, possible costs for participation in school-provided lunch or after-school/over-time care, and costs associated with student accident insurance if arranged by parent associations. The cost of school trips and similar extras is not included in the tuition amount.
- Insurance: furnishing proof of adequate liability and accident insurance for the pupil is mandatory; families are responsible for arranging and covering such insurance. Parent associations sometimes arrange a students' accident insurance for a cost contribution.

Refunds and reductions
- General rule: tuition is due in full each month and is not reduced for holidays or cancelled lessons. In special hardship cases an application for fee reduction may be approved by the responsible Office of Defense Administration; if approved, overpayments are reimbursed from the month of application.

Fee payment options
- The published Schulgeld information specifies that monthly tuition must be paid by the established payment dates but does not list specific payment methods (e.g., bank transfer or credit card) in the fee leaflet. Payment arrangements and accepted payment methods are handled by the local Bundeswehr administrative office (Bundeswehrverwaltungsstelle).

Practical notes for parents (fees-focused)
- If your family is entitled (Bundeswehr active duty at the post), the child attends without tuition charges. Budget planning should still allow for incidental costs outside tuition (meals, trips, insurance, occasional extracurricular fees).
- If your child is admitted as a non-entitled pupil, plan for monthly tuition (as specified above for elementary school) payable throughout the school year, plus extras (school trips, lunch, optional care). In hardship cases a reduction request may be considered; full payment is required until any reduction is approved.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Vilnius teaches German Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule Vilnius offers primary education (grades 1-4) and secondary levels (grades 5-10) with Hauptschule, Realschule, and gymnasial tracks, plus grade 11; the gymnasiale Oberstufe will be fully developed by the 2028/29 school year to grade 13. Small class sizes mean the secondary forms in Sekundarstufe I are often taught in combined classes. The language of instruction is German, which facilitates a smooth transition back to inner-German schooling; younger students develop reading, writing and speaking skills in their mother tongue, and the German-language environment supports language acquisition through foreign-language exposure and international activities. Foreign languages include English from grade 3-13; French (gymnasial track) from grade 7-13; Spanish may be chosen from grade 11 as a second foreign language with a binding commitment to grade 13; Realschulzweig can opt for Technik instead of French; Hauptschule also takes Technik. The curriculum is aligned with NRW standards and timetables; all textbooks are provided by the school; diplomas and certificates earned at Auslandsschulen der Bundeswehr are nationally recognized; the school participates in central Lernstandserhebungen, Leistungsvergleichen and Prüfungen of NRW; Abitur will be offered from grade 13, with the first examinations in 2028/29.
Parent Experience

History
The Deutsche Schule Vilnius is an Auslandsschule der Bundeswehr located on the campus of the Lithuanian Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Vilnius. In September 2025, the primary school (grades 1–4) began operation on an interim site. The school plans to add grades 5–11 in 2026/27, with the upper track expanding to grade 13 by 2028/29 and Abitur examinations planned for 2028/29. It will relocate to the target infrastructure within five to seven years. Currently 24 primary students attend, and about 100 students in grades 1–11 are expected for 2026/27; instruction follows North Rhine-Westphalia standards and certificates are nationally recognized.

Community
ASBw offers a standardized curriculum, and due to small numbers in 2026/27, classes are small and may be combined across year groups. As the brigade grows in Lithuania, student numbers are expected to rise toward typical levels. The instruction is German, supporting reading and writing in the mother tongue and aiding reintegration into German schooling. ASBw is not a full-day school; a plan for afternoon and midday care exists for 2026/27, and parents should contact the Bundeswehr administration office in Lithuania for arrangements.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Deutsche Schule Vilnius sits on the expansive campus of the Lithuanian Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in eastern Vilnius. The school will be housed there temporarily for five to seven years while moving to its target infrastructure. Modern modular buildings have already been erected, and another existing building will be renovated with the specialist, administrative, and classroom spaces newly outfitted. In September 2025, the elementary school (grades 1–4) began operation, with grades 5–11 to be added in the 2026/27 school year and the upper level expanding toward Abitur by 2028/29. German-language instruction supports younger students in developing reading, writing and language skills in their mother tongue, facilitating the transition back to a German domestic education system. A German-speaking kindergarten is located on the same campus nearby.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include primary school (grades 1–4) and grades 5–10 with Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium tracks, plus grade 11; the Gymnasium upper level is to be fully established by the 2028/29 school year. The language of instruction is German, and the school emphasizes reading, writing and language skills in the students' mother tongue to support later integration into the German system. Textbooks are provided by the school and align with North Rhine-Westphalia curricula, with certificates and diplomas recognized nationwide. The Auslandsschulen der Bundeswehr are not full-day schools; after-school care and midday meals are planned for the 2026/27 school year, and enrollment procedures are handled by the school administration. Foreign languages offered include English from grade 3 to 13 and French from grade 7 to 13, with Spanish available from grade 11 as an additional option under certain conditions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
German is the language of instruction. English is taught from grade 3 through grade 13; French (gymnasial track) from grade 7 through grade 13; under certain conditions, Spanish may be chosen as the second foreign language from grade 11 through grade 13 with a binding commitment. Students in the Realschulbildungsgang may opt for Technik instead of French, while Hauptschulzweig students take Technik. German-language instruction helps younger students develop reading, writing, and speaking in their mother tongue, supporting a smooth transition back to schooling in Germany.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Auslandsschulen der Bundeswehr are not run as full-day schools and there is no legal entitlement to after-school care. Nevertheless, a after-school and midday care program is planned for the 2026/27 school year. If needed, interested parents may contact the Bundeswehr Administrative Office Lithuania for information about after-school care and lunch at Deutsche Schule Vilnius.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is German. English is taught from grade 3 through grade 13. French is taught from grade 7 through grade 13 (gymnasial track). Spanish is available as an optional second foreign language from grade 11 through grade 13, with a binding commitment to continue through grade 13 under certain conditions.
Admissions

Admissions
1) The decision to use the ASBw program during the overseas assignment lies with the guardians' discretion. Guardians may choose to enroll their child in the ASBw. 2) Admission decisions are made by the school administration. Guardians receive competent, comprehensive information about the local schooling situation from the administration. The information clarifies the conditions at the respective ASBw. 3) Parents should contact the school administration in advance if a move to a location with an ASBw is being considered. This enables early assessment of the child's integration possibilities and provides firsthand information about the conditions at the respective ASBw. The possibilities for the child can be coordinated with the family's planning in a timely manner. 4) By enrolling, guardians accept the school-law regulations applicable to the ASBw. Parents should ask in advance which documents are required for enrollment (e.g., domestic school entrance examination). If the documents are not yet available due to relocation, the child is initially admitted provisionally. 5) If the documents are not provided by six weeks after the start of schooling, this usually leads to exclusion to prevent inadequate education. 6) Special educational needs: children with special educational needs are admitted to an ASBw only if no German-language external support facilities and/or additional support in daily school life are available abroad. Such support is generally not available abroad. In each case the school administration will assess whether the child can participate successfully in class with individualized support. 7) There is no legal entitlement to admission to an ASBw. 8) ASBw do not have teachers trained in special education.
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