Lithuania, Vilnius
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The Saulės Gojus school is a private institution in Vilnius offering bilingual education in Lithuanian and English from kindergarten onward. Primary learning is based on integrated thematic content and projects to provide a holistic, real-life understanding of the world. The daily timetable includes weekly lessons in theatre, chess, IT and aikido alongside core subjects. In secondary school, learning is organized around self-directed study with classroom lessons, seminars and independent work guided by mentors. The school fosters independence, creativity and collaboration, preparing students to become responsible future adults.
Educational support is provided by a team of professionals including a special educator, a psychologist, a speech and language therapist and a social educator who help students overcome learning, emotional and social challenges. The special educator adapts curricula and teaching materials to the individual needs of each student and conducts sessions. The psychologist assists with emotional and educational issues and runs bullying-prevention programmes and crisis support. The speech and language therapist helps with pronunciation and language difficulties, including dyslexia and dysgraphia, and tailors tasks to individual needs. The social pedagogue supports students' social well-being, mediates conflicts and promotes an inclusive learning environment.
The school includes weekly lessons in theatre, chess, IT and aikido in the primary timetable. In secondary school, English is a daily learning tool and CLIL-based activities extend learning in English; students can take a second foreign language (French, Spanish or German) from grade 5. The school also hosts events and learning communities such as Morning Circles, Knowledge Circles, Learning Labs, Firms and celebrations.
Saulės Gojus is a private school in Vilnius offering bilingual education in Lithuanian and English for students from kindergarten to age 18. The bespoke curriculum centres on developing the competence to learn through a coherent pathway. In primary, learning is integrated through thematic content and projects that connect knowledge to real-life contexts. In secondary, study is self-directed, with lessons and independent work guided by mentors. English is used as an everyday learning tool and a language of instruction for parts of the curriculum under CLIL, with a second foreign language available from grade 5. A team (special educator, psychologist, speech and language therapist, social educator) supports diverse needs. The timetable includes weekly theatre, chess, IT and aikido, with learning communities and clubs that emphasise collaboration and intercultural communication. The school fosters independence and creativity, hosting Morning Circles and Learning Labs and promoting wellbeing through Zippys Friends and outdoor camps too.