Most popular international schools in Lithuania

Vilnius International School is a nonprofit, co-educational day school located in Vilnius Old Town. Founded in 2004, it serves more than 500 students from Early Childhood through Grade 12, with pupils representing over 40 countries. English is the main teaching language. Younger students follow a play-based programme guided by the IB Primary Years Programme, followed by the IB PYP in primary school and the IB Middle Years Programme through Grade 10. Grades 11 and 12 complete Cambridge International AS and A Levels. Lithuanian and Spanish are included within the language programme. Facilities include a science laboratory, gymnasium, courtyard, atrium, café and collaborative learning spaces incorporated into the school’s historic Old Town setting. A distinctive programme is the Grade 9 Changemaker Challenge, in which students identify community issues and develop practical responses. Other activities include service learning, Spanish Club, musical performances, chess, sports and participation in the Model European Parliament Baltic Region.

Queen Morta School is a private co-educational school operating campuses in Vilnius and Kaunas. Founded in Vilnius in 2013, it now teaches pupils from preschool through Grade 12 in Vilnius and through Grade 10 in Kaunas. The school is Lithuania’s first IB Continuum School across both cities, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, alongside Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary education. Lithuanian is central to the school’s programme, while English is taught intensively from preschool and becomes the teaching language for all Grade 11–12 subjects. Students may also study Spanish or French, with some continuing German or Russian. Facilities at the Vilnius campus include creativity laboratories, chemistry and physics laboratories, a sensory room, language centres and sports infrastructure. A distinctive feature is the school’s contextual-learning model, developed by Austėja Landsbergienė, which connects subjects with practical situations. Extracurricular choices include STEAM, coding, medicine, debating, theatre, ceramics, football and chess.

The British School of Vilnius is an English-medium, co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 18. Students follow the English National Curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage and progressing through Primary and Secondary education to internationally recognised IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. Lithuanian language, culture and heritage are included alongside the British programme, while Spanish, French and other modern languages are offered at different stages. The school’s forest campus at Miškadvario Street opened in 2023 and includes science and technology laboratories, specialist arts spaces, a full-size football pitch, basketball and tennis courts, a running track, indoor sports hall and swimming pool. A distinctive feature is its compulsory enrichment programme, through which every pupil selects termly activities combining sport, languages, coding, arts or other interests. Students can also participate in theatre productions, Model United Nations, charity projects, House competitions and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Royal Russell School Vilnius provides a British international education aligned with Royal Russell London. The campus teaches according to the English National Curriculum, with a Lithuanian year placement used for placement, and offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. Ages 1 to 18 cover Nursery to Year 9 currently, with a major expansion planned for September 2026 that will extend the building and boarding provisions. The school sits in central Vilnius on the banks of the River Neris, with a building that will house a Junior School and EYFS, a Performing Arts Centre, a STEM centre, laboratories, libraries and outdoor spaces. A team of British-trained educators supports learners, and English-language proficiency is required to access the curriculum. The programme blends British and Lithuanian traditions in an internationally focused framework. The co-curricular programme includes Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, and Leadership and Professional activities, alongside a Senior Performing Arts Group.

The American International School of Vilnius Upper School is an English-medium, co-educational day school for students in Grades 6–12. AISV was founded in 1993 and operates its Upper School campus at Subačiaus Street 41 in Vilnius Old Town. Students in Grades 6–10 follow an American and international standards-based curriculum built around inquiry, projects and subject-specific skills. Grades 11–12 may complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Lithuanian language and culture are included, while students can also select French, German or Spanish. Upper School facilities include science laboratories, art and music rooms, a professional recording studio, 3D printers, a gym, climbing walls, a fitness room and an outdoor sports field. A distinctive part of student life is the combination of the IB programme with National Honor Societies, Model United Nations, INTERACT, student councils and community-service projects. After-school options include robotics, programming, science, theatre, ceramics, journalism and several team sports.

KD International School of Vilnius is a multilingual preschool and primary school operating a campus in Viršuliškės at Laisvės Avenue 58A. The school combines Lithuania’s general primary education programme with Cambridge Primary, allowing families to choose education with a local and international orientation. Teaching is provided in Lithuanian and English, with international classes designed for children who study primarily in English. The school describes its approach as child-centred and multicultural, with learning intended to develop academic knowledge, independence and communication skills. Cambridge-based teaching provides a structured foundation in subjects such as English, mathematics and science, while the Lithuanian programme maintains links with national educational requirements. The Viršuliškės location is one of the school’s Vilnius branches and serves younger learners in a day-school setting. A distinctive feature is the integration of Cambridge Primary with Lithuanian education rather than offering the two programmes as entirely separate school systems.

Guliverio Akademija is a Western Australian international school, offering the Australian Curriculum to students aged 6 to 18. The school delivers an international bilingual program that combines Western Australian and Lithuanian educational practices, aligning with the Western Australian Curriculum as overseen by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Although based in Lithuania, students are officially part of the Australian education system and registered within an international Australian school. The program integrates Lithuanian language, history and culture into English instruction, with bilingual education delivered in Lithuanian and English. In 2024–2025, the Western Australian Department of Education accredited Guliverio Akademija as a Western Australian International School, and the Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport permits WA primary, middle, and secondary programs for Grades 1–12. The school emphasizes collaboration, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, drawing on the Tavistock group relations model, led by Stephen George Lee and Rūta Gustainienė, who strive to ensure every child is heard, valued, and supported to grow.

Erudito Lyceum Kaunas is a bilingual international day school offering education from early childhood through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students can follow either Lithuanian national classes or international classes, with the IB Primary Years Programme in the primary years and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. Teaching is delivered in English and Lithuanian, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning, entrepreneurship, technological literacy and real-world problem solving. Class sizes are capped at 20 students, allowing teachers to work closely with each learner. Beyond the classroom, students can participate in activities including LEGO robotics, programming, chess, theatre, basketball, karate and 3D modelling. A distinctive feature of the school is its Scandinavian-inspired philosophy of integrated education, where students regularly collaborate with organisations from the arts, business and public sectors to solve authentic challenges through interdisciplinary projects rather than learning subjects in isolation.

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.