Queen Morta School

Queen Morta School operates campuses in Vilnius and Kaunas. The Vilnius Kalnėnai campus serves preschool through grade twelve at 29 Lukšinės Street; a second Vilnius campus on Gedimino Avenue serves grades 1–4. The Kaunas campus at 13B A. Juozapavičiaus Avenue serves preschool through grade ten. Public transport stops are adjacent to the campuses (Vilnius: bus lines 33 and 122; Kaunas: trolleybuses 1 and 4 and buses 3, 23, 46, 54). A chartered school bus is available in Vilnius, with routes coordinated at the start of the year.

Primary (0–4) Kaunas & Vilnius; Middle (5–8) Kaunas & Vilnius; High (9–12) Kaunas & Vilnius, with Kaunas offering 9–10.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School; Diploma Programme in the upper grades.

Lithuania

Lessons usually last 45 minutes; there is no bell and teachers determine lesson length. In primary school, traditional homework is not assigned; foreign language teachers may assign homework to reinforce content.

Public transport stops are adjacent to the campuses (Vilnius: bus 33 and 122; Kaunas: trolleybuses 1 and 4 and buses 3, 23, 46, 54). A chartered school bus is available in Vilnius with routes coordinated at the start of the school year.

The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School. It serves Primary School (0–4 grades), Middle School (5–8 grades) and High School (9–12 grades) at Kaunas and Vilnius campuses.

Emotional education develops students' ability to manage their feelings and build emotional intelligence. A no-bullying zone operates across the school, and staff discuss the harms of physical and emotional violence with students. Debates and public speaking are included in the curriculum, starting from the 2022/2023 academic year, to strengthen communication and leadership. Afterschool clubs help students develop social skills through collaboration and respectful interaction. Social projects address topics such as education of children with special needs and girls' leadership, promoting social responsibility. Civic engagement and the international context are integrated into classroom projects to discuss current events and engage with global issues.

The Child Welfare Team includes a head of learning, class teachers/mentors, a psychologist, a special education teacher, and a speech therapist. The team designs and implements programs to identify learning difficulties and creates action plans to overcome them. It coordinates prevention and intervention programs and provides guidance to teachers on identifying learning challenges and adapting the learning environment. If specialist support is needed, the Child Welfare Team is involved. It can recommend that parents seek a formal assessment of a child's special education needs from municipal pedagogical-psychological services.

Queen Morta School begins intensive English language learning in small groups from pre-primary class, with daily practice. From Grade 11, all academic subjects are taught in English. Parents and other members of the school community are expected to communicate with English teachers in English, in writing and conversation. In primary school, from Grade 3, students begin learning a second foreign language—Spanish or French, with lessons held twice a week, and in middle school from Grade 5 the second foreign language is taught more intensively, with four lessons per week. All students who began studying a third foreign language (German or Russian) before the 2022/2023 academic year continue learning both their second and third languages at two lessons per week. The Cambridge programme supports bilingual practices across the curriculum.

The Child Welfare Team aims to ensure a safe, welcoming, and harmonious environment. The team designs and implements programs to identify learning difficulties and creates action plans to overcome them. It coordinates prevention and intervention programs and provides guidance to teachers on identifying learning challenges and choosing effective classroom management strategies. The team includes a psychologist who provides psychological support to members of the school community. A no-bullying zone and emotional education help students develop emotional intelligence and learn to manage social interactions. Discipline is based on positive, non-punitive approaches, with emphasis on constructive problem-solving.

Safe Behavior is a priority; school premises are locked and entry is controlled to protect students. The Child Welfare Team ensures a psychologically and physically safe school environment and coordinates prevention and health promotion programs. Discipline emphasizes non-punitive approaches and is designed to address misbehavior with guidance from teachers and the Child Welfare Team. The team collaborates to adapt learning environments and to arrange external support when needed. The school maintains a Code of Ethics and General Conduct Guidelines to guide student behavior. Queen Morta School follows GDPR, with a Personal Data Manager and clear rights for data subjects, including data retention and confidentiality.

1. Register for a meeting. The admissions coordinator will contact you to schedule the first meeting at a convenient time, in your preferred format (online or in person). You will discuss preliminary details and set expectations for the admissions process. This contact marks the start of the application process.

2. During the first meeting, you will be introduced to the school, programs, and tuition fees. You will receive an overview of the school's approach to education and a tour of the facilities. You can ask questions to understand how the school may fit your child's needs.

3. After the first meeting, your child will take a readiness and knowledge assessment test to help prepare for the transition into the school. The results will inform next steps in the admissions process. If necessary, you may discuss support options or accommodations.

4. When you decide to enroll, you will be invited to sign the education agreement. Enrollment then proceeds in accordance with the agreed terms and availability. You will receive information about required documents and next steps after signing.

5. For the 2026/2027 academic year, grade placement is as follows: In Vilnius at Kalnėnai, education runs from preschool to grade twelve; In Vilnius at Gedimino Avenue, from grade one to grade four; In Kaunas, from preschool to grade ten. These placements are subject to availability.

Karalienės Mortos mokykla Scholarship provides financial support for motivated students who cannot afford tuition. The scholarship enables attendance at the school and seeks to recognize personal qualities such as creativity, resilience, courage, empathy, and respect. The scholarship application period runs from the beginning of May until mid-August, and the number of places is limited. Contracts are signed with the first applicants who meet the criteria.