Queen Morta School vs The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School
Queen Morta School and The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School are both in Vilnius. Both schools offer IB programmes. Queen Morta School also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Bespoke, and The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School also offers American. Published annual fees are €9,050 - 10,200 at Queen Morta School and €9,292 - 20,164 at The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School, which puts The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School roughly 53% higher. Queen Morta School takes pupils from 5 to 18, and The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School from 1 to 12. Queen Morta School is the larger school, with around 657 pupils to The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School's 380. Typical class sizes are 15 at Queen Morta School and 16 at The American International School of Vilnius - Lower 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.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Primary (0–4) Kaunas & Vilnius; Middle (5–8) Kaunas & Vilnius; High (9–12) Kaunas & Vilnius, with Kaunas offering 9–10.
Stages
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School type
School type
International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School; Diploma Programme in the upper grades.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Lithuania
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
2026/2027 Fees Overview
Application / Entry fee - Primary (Grades 0–4): EUR 450 one-time entry fee. - Middle (Grades 5–8): EUR 510 one-time entry fee. - High school (Grades 9–10 in Kaunas; Grades 9–12 in Vilnius): EUR 510 one-time entry fee.
Tuition fees by year group (amount per payment and annual total) - Primary (Kaunas & Vilnius): EUR 905 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 9,050. - Middle School (Grades 5–8, Kaunas & Vilnius): EUR 960 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 9,600. - High School (Kaunas, Grades 9–10): EUR 960 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 9,600. - High School (Vilnius, Grades 9–12): EUR 1,020 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 10,200.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is organised as 10 equal payments per academic year (monthly payment amounts are shown above). - Fees for extracurricular (after-school) group activities are included on the monthly invoice at the end of the month. - Parents sign an education agreement at enrolment that governs the contractual arrangement between family and school.
Boarding - The school operates day campuses in Vilnius and Kaunas; there is no boarding provision and no boarding fees.
Other costs and typical additional fees - Extended Day Group (primary school, if ordered): EUR 160 per month. - Meals (if ordered): Vilnius full day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack) EUR 9.80 per day (breakfast EUR 1.90; lunch EUR 5.80; afternoon snack EUR 2.10). Kaunas: primary full day (lunch and snack) EUR 7.20 per day (lunch EUR 5.00; snack EUR 2.20); middle and high school full day (lunch and snack) EUR 7.90 per day (lunch EUR 5.70; snack EUR 2.20). - Transportation to/from school: service available; cost and routes are coordinated at the start of the school year (price varies by route). - Cambridge textbooks and Cambridge examinations (end of Grade 5 and Grade 8): examination and materials costs apply. - International Baccalaureate examination fees (end of Grade 12): examination costs apply. - School uniform: available for purchase externally (link provided by the school). - Individual learning materials: a list is supplied before the new school year; parents cover those costs. - Thematic excursions and the annual trip: actual costs for transport, entrance fees and travel organisation apply and are charged when organised.
Refund information - There is no general, published tuition-refund schedule shown in the school's public enrolment materials; scholarship recipients have the entry fee waived as noted in the school's scholarship information.
Fee payment options - The school provides bank payment details: bank AB SEB, IBAN LT917044060007888537. Payments by bank transfer to the provided account are supported. - No other specific payment methods (for example, credit-card payment portals) are listed in the school's public contact or enrolment information.
Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
Uniform is mandatory daily. The primary school uniform consists of striped polo shirts with the school logo, a blue logo sweater, and a blue skirt or blue pants, with white or blue polo shirts allowed as substitutes. The middle school and gymnasium uniform includes white shirts with the logo, a blue blazer with the logo, and a skirt or pants in light brown, dark blue, or black; shorts are allowed in warm weather with length rules, and indoor shoes must be worn.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Meals are available in Vilnius and Kaunas as an optional service. In Vilnius, full-day meals cost 9.80 EUR per child (breakfast 1.90 EUR, lunch 5.80 EUR, snack 2.10 EUR). In Kaunas, full-day meals cost 7.20 EUR per day for primary school (lunch 5.00 EUR, snack 2.20 EUR) and 7.90 EUR per day for middle school and gymnasium (lunch 5.70 EUR, snack 2.20 EUR).
Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is privately owned and operated within the Vaikystės Sodas and Queen Mortos School organization. It was founded by Austėja Landsbergienė, PhD. The school is an IB World School candidate for the PYP and MYP programmes and Cambridge-accredited since 2017.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
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.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The school operates in Vilnius and Kaunas. A new modern building was opened in Vilnius in January 2020. Queen Morta School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and educates according to the IB Diploma Programme; it is an IB PYP and MYP Candidate School. The school was accredited as a Cambridge School in 2017. The school maintains an urban garden on its premises.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school has a gymnasium. Summer camps note an excellent stadium, a spacious gym, and a large fenced area with plenty of sports equipment.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The school is an IB World School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme as a Candidate School and the Diploma Programme. The school was accredited as a Cambridge School in 2017. The school operates a private education system with an emphasis on modern, context-based education.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
The school runs summer camps in Vilnius for 6–11 year olds, including the Sports Camp, Discovery Camp, and Travel Camp. Camps feature outdoor time, a large fenced area, a stadium, a spacious gym, and sports equipment. An urban garden on the premises supports hands-on learning about sustainability.
Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Queen Morta School began in Vilnius in 2013 as Queen Morta's Primary School, welcoming its first students in four classes, 68 students, and eight teachers. It expanded to Kaunas in 2015 and opened a new Kaunas campus in 2016. Cambridge accreditation followed in 2017, and the school joined the International Baccalaureate programme in 2021, becoming an IB World School in 2022. In 2023 the school celebrated its 10th anniversary and launched a parental program titled 13 Klasė with Austėja Landsbergienė, PhD. The school is named after Morta, Lithuania's 13th-century queen, celebrated for promoting modern ideas and balance of family and work.
History
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Community
Community
The Community Book describes operations and rules for the Queen Morta School community, updated annually and mandatory for all members of the community. The community aims to be CREATIVE, RESILIENT, COURAGEOUS, COMPASSIONATE, and RESPECTFUL, with a vision of Courageous and Lifelong Learners and a mission to strive for high academic achievement. Key community initiatives include Morta's Kindness Project led by families, the Student Parliament, and the Advisory Board, which includes representatives from the school, parents, and independent members. Teachers participate in the internal Teachers' Academy and collaborate with schools in Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, and the United States, and the school emphasizes the Global Goals and environmental stewardship.
Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
The Advisory Board is a collegial consultative body of Queen Morta School, chaired by the head of the respective school department. It includes representatives from the school, parents, and independent community members. The Advisory Board provides recommendations on matters related to the daily operations and other issues presented by the administration. The Advisory Board does not make decisions regarding admissions, hires, salaries, budgets, or curricula. Participation in the Advisory Board is voluntary and unpaid. Morta's Kindness Project is a voluntary initiative led by families and welcomes participation.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Queen Morta School is an International Baccalaureate Continuum School, with Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidacy and Diploma Programme (DP) delivery in English. It became an IB World School for the Diploma Programme in 2021 and was Cambridge International Examinations accredited in 2017 to implement international Cambridge primary and lower secondary programs. The Diploma Programme is taught in English, with Lithuanian literature taught in Lithuanian.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
In Vilnius, clubs include Creative Workshops, Theatre, Art Studio, Ceramics, Contemporary Dance, Singing Studio, Arts Incubator, Sculpture, and Ukulele Club. In Kaunas, clubs include Acting and Public Speaking, Arts, Ceramics, and Silence Music Studio.
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
The school engages in international cultural exchanges, including the Nordplus project with a Swedish partner school, where students participate in language workshops in Lithuanian and Swedish and in creative art activities. The school also offers Lithuanian Language and Culture Education for Lithuanians living abroad. The IB framework emphasizes citizenship, global awareness, and intercultural understanding.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Clubs include Debates in Vilnius and Kaunas, Mindfulness Education, and Reading to a Dog. Sports and activity clubs include Karate Do, Football, Vikings, Parkour, and Gymnastics in Vilnius, and Street Dance, Forest School, Basketball, Mini Golf, Chess, Kendo, Yoga, and Orienteering in Kaunas.
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
Morta's Kindness Projects is a voluntary initiative led by the families of Queen Morta School. The Student Parliament represents students' rights and participates in democratic governance of the school. The Advisory Board provides recommendations on school operations, and the Community Book outlines school rules and procedures.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
The Student Parliament is elected by middle and upper school students for a one-year term. The Advisory Board is a collegial consultative body with representatives from the school, parents, and independent community members. The school runs a Teachers' Academy for ongoing professional development, with educators participating in training organized by the school and by visiting experts from Lithuania and abroad.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Clubs emphasize health and wellbeing, including Mindfulness Education and Reading to a Dog. Sport and outdoor activities are offered: in Vilnius (Karate Do, Football, Vikings, Parkour, Gymnastics, Chess) and in Kaunas (Street Dance, Forest School, Basketball, Mini Golf, Chess, Kendo, Yoga, Orienteering). The school also operates an on-site urban garden to teach sustainable living and healthy habits.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The Diploma Programme is taught in English; Lithuanian literature is taught in Lithuanian. In the Diploma Programme, language options include English Language and Literature (English A), English Language (English B), and Spanish Language (Ab initio). For Lithuanian native speakers, Lithuanian Literature is available as a Group 1 option, with English or Spanish available in other groups. Primary and Middle School instruction is conducted in Lithuanian, while DP instruction is in English.
Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school offers Lithuanian-language instruction in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and English-language instruction in the Diploma Programme (DP).
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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.
