Queen Morta School vs Vilnius International School

	Q Queen Morta School Vilnius, Lithuania	V Vilnius International School Vilnius, Lithuania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,050 - 10,200	Fees / year €9,630 - 11,880
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 657	Pupils 527
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Lithuanian, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 Vilnius International School is located in Vilnius Old Town, central Vilnius, Lithuania. The address is Rusų g. 3, LT-01125 Vilnius, Lithuania. Vilnius Old Town is the historic heart of the city.
Stages	Stages Primary (0–4) Kaunas & Vilnius; Middle (5–8) Kaunas & Vilnius; High (9–12) Kaunas & Vilnius, with Kaunas offering 9–10.	Stages Early Childhood; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); Cambridge International AS&A Levels.
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 Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students come from 41 countries. Approximately 60% hold Lithuanian passports, and about 40% are expatriates.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support English Language Support, Learning Support, University Guidance, and Counseling for Wellbeing are provided.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Lithuania	Country affiliation Lithuania
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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 —
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 —
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 Application and Admissions Fees - Assessment fee: EUR 100 payable upon invitation for assessment. The assessment fee is non‑refundable and does not guarantee admission. - Admission / Initiation fee: EUR 500 (one‑time) payable upon signing the Educational Services Agreement; this fee is payable within five days of invoice or signing. The admission fee is generally non‑refundable except in limited circumstances (for example: the class is not formed; no teacher is appointed to the class for more than one month from the start of the school year; parents terminate within one month of the school year while the student attends satisfactorily; or where the School materially breaches the agreement). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term amounts) - Early Childhood (Pandas, Turtles, Penguins, Dolphins): EUR 9,460 per year; payable in three equal instalments (per term: EUR 3,153.33). - Primary and Middle School (Grades 1–10): EUR 10,350 per year; payable in three equal instalments (per term: EUR 3,450.00). - Upper School (Grades 11–12, Cambridge AS/A Levels): EUR 11,700 per year; payable in three equal instalments (per term: EUR 3,900.00). Billing schedule and payment terms - The Annual Tuition Fee is payable in three equal instalments due on: 26 August, 26 November and 23 February. Payments should be made by the due dates; if a specified payment date falls on a non‑business day, payment must be made by the next business day. - Admission fee payment deadline: within 5 days of the date of invoice or, if no invoice is issued, within 5 days of signing the Educational Services Agreement. - If the Educational Services Agreement is entered into or terminated during the school year, tuition is calculated pro rata on the basis that one school year equals nine months; partial months are calculated by school days. Parents must pay the portion of the Annual Tuition Fee up to the date of termination, including the contractual notice period. - Failure to pay fees for more than 30 days after the School's notice on overdue payments is treated as a material breach and may lead to unilateral termination of the Educational Services Agreement. No compensation is paid for days missed by the student; the Annual Tuition Fee is not refundable except where the Student does not attend due to the School's fault. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: the School does not list boarding provision or boarding fees. (No boarding charges are included in the School's fee schedules or terms.) Other costs and additional charges - Meals: Student meals (lunch, and breakfast and snack for Early Childhood students) are included in the annual tuition fee when services are provided on the School premises. - Cambridge examination fees: Examination fees for Cambridge AS/A Levels are not included in tuition. The published per‑component fee is EUR 127; total candidate exam costs typically range from about EUR 500 to EUR 1,000 depending on the number of components taken. - Extra‑curricular activities and school trips: Some extracurricular clubs and school trips may carry additional charges; parents are notified and consent is obtained before charging for optional activities or trips. - Early Childhood local compensation: Families who have officially declared their address in Vilnius city may apply for a local compensation for Early Childhood students of EUR 120 per month (applicable only to qualifying families). - Stationery, special course materials, exam-related costs beyond Cambridge exam fees, some field trips, and any optional paid clubs or private lessons are additional where specified by the School. Refund information and contract termination - Annual Tuition Fee: non‑refundable except where the Student does not attend the School due to the School's fault. No compensation is paid for days missed for any reasons other than School fault. - Admission fee: refundable only in limited circumstances (class not formed; no teacher assigned to the class for more than one month from the start of the school year; parent termination within one month of the school year while the student attends satisfactorily; or where the School materially breaches the agreement). - Parents may unilaterally terminate the Educational Services Agreement by giving at least 30 days' notice; fees payable on termination are calculated in accordance with the School's pro rata method. Parents also have the right to terminate for material breach by the School subject to the School being given a chance to remedy the breach within the specified period. Fee payment options and bank details - The School accepts bank transfer payments. Bank details for payments to Vilnius International School are provided as: AB Swedbank, IBAN LT657300010084438938; SWIFT HABALT22. Parents are asked to indicate the child's name and grade when paying. These bank details are used for admission and tuition payments. - No general public statement listing credit card acceptance or other online payment methods is published in the School's fee schedule and agreements; bank transfer is the explicitly published payment method. Notes on timing - The School's published tuition schedule is presented for the 2025–2026 school year in the School's Admissions and General Terms documents; instalment dates and the amounts above follow the published schedules and the School's General Terms on fees, payment timing and refunds.
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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 —
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 Lunch is included in the annual tuition fee, and breakfast and snacks are provided for Early Childhood students.
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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 Vilnius International School is a nonprofit, Pre-K-12 institution and is accredited by the Council of International Schools.
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 VIS provides an English-language curriculum built on the International Baccalaureate framework. Early Childhood VIS offers a play-based programme guided by the principles and practices of the IB PYP, authorised in 2011. The Primary Years Programme is based in inquiry and conceptual understanding with equal attention given to developing skills and attitudes beneficial for success in an ever-changing world. The Middle Years Programme serves students from grade 6 through 10; VIS is the first MYP school in Lithuania and was authorised in 2013. Cambridge International AS&A Levels are offered in the upper school; Cambridge AS&A Level course offerings began in 2016–17, with the first graduating class in 2018. In 2025–2026, courses include Computer Science, Digital Media & Design, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Business, and History, with English Literature and Lithuanian Language and Literature as mandatory core courses.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results VIS celebrated the first Cambridge graduating class in 2018. To earn the VIS Diploma, students complete 24–28 Cambridge courses and four years of English. In grades 11–12, students typically complete three AS/A Level courses, with some exceptions. All students undertake English and Lithuanian language courses; Lithuanian nationals also study Lithuanian language and literature. Cambridge AS&A Level course offerings began in the 2016–17 school year.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates have been admitted to universities worldwide, including Bocconi University, Columbia University, Delft University of Technology, Dublin Institute of Art, Design and Technology, École Polytechnique, Erasmus University Rotterdam, EU Business School Barcelona, Geneva Business School, Goldsmiths, University of London, Imperial College London, ISM University, Kingston University London, KU Leuven, LUT University, Lund University, National University of Singapore, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Politecnico di Torino, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Technical University of Darmstadt, Toulouse Business School, Trinity College Dublin, University of Manchester, University College London, University of Amsterdam, University of London, Vilnius University, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Willem de Kooning Academy.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Student Support includes differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 VIS provides support for social and emotional development through counseling and wellbeing services. VIS is committed to meeting the social and emotional needs of students, with support provided by teachers and a school counsellor to support adjustment and wellbeing. A school psychologist is available to consult on social and emotional wellbeing. The School Counsellor addresses social and emotional concerns of individuals, small groups, or the whole class; academic concerns including study skills; and peer and teacher conflicts. Access to support is available through self-referral or staff referral, with parents involved as appropriate. Conversations with the School Counsellor are confidential except when the student is perceived to be in danger.
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) VIS adopts an inclusion philosophy and accepts students with mild learning needs under the condition that they can meet the academic requirements of the programme with supports available at any given time. These supports are outlined in our Learning Support Policy. Learning Support is provided to eligible students and may include targeted interventions by learning support staff. The school aims to enable access to the curriculum with appropriate accommodations and supports. Parents may be involved in planning and reviewing supports.
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 English Language Support is provided to students in formats dependent on age and stage of acquisition. Students new to VIS are assessed using the WIDA assessment tool in primary school and by an internally designed assessment for those entering middle school. Primary school and MYP students may be eligible for targeted push-in or pull-out support by an EAL specialist. Reach out to section principals if you have further questions about English language support.
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 VIS has a psychologist to advocate for the needs of students and promote wellbeing. The School Counsellor's role is to promote the wellbeing of all students and to provide support on an as-needed basis. Students may access the School Counsellor through self-referral or staff referral. Conversations between the Counsellor and students are confidential except when the student is perceived to be in danger.
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 VIS Child Protection Policy 2023 is part of VIS policies. The Behavior Policy defines the school's expectations and prohibits bullying, harassment and discrimination in school and school-sponsored activities. The policy states that prevention and response to bullying, harassment and discrimination is a collaborative effort among administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents and the school community. Bullying and harassment are described in terms of verbal, physical, relational, and cyber forms, with examples provided. The policy aims to create a safe, respectful environment for all learners. The School Counsellor maintains confidentiality except when danger is involved; parents are involved as appropriate.
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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 The Primary Years Programme building is a bustling learning environment in the heart of Vilnius Old Town. The school yard is used for midday breaks and school events. The Atrium is the central gathering space for collaboration and school life. The Gymnasium is bright and designed to support movement, physical education and after-school sports. The Science Laboratory supports science and technology learning, and the Café provides a social space for student interaction.
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 The Gymnasium is flooded with natural light on two sides and serves as the main indoor space for physical education and after-school sports. The gym is kept open during lunch breaks and after-school sports opportunities are increasingly part of VIS life, with volleyball the sport of choice this year.
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 The Primary Years Programme is housed in the PYP building, which supports inquiry-based learning. The Science Laboratory supports science and technology learning and has contributed to rising interest in engineering and computer science. The Atrium provides a space that supports collaboration and interdisciplinary learning.
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 Erasmus Exchanges promote Spanish language learning with trips to Murcia and Valencia. Service Learning partners with the Senevita care home; students work on projects and multilingual interviews with residents. Duke of Edinburgh offers a programme for Grade 9 students, including service goals and a 24-kilometre hike with an overnight stay. TEDxYouth is organized by students, providing opportunities in marketing, event planning and production. MUN and MEP activities involve Model United Nations and Model European Parliament experiences. Changemaker Challenge and MYP Week Without Walls provide real-world problem solving and outdoor learning opportunities, with Week Without Walls described as a three-day immersive program that offers each grade a unique journey outside the classroom.
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 VIS was founded in 2004 by a group of parents and educators from Denmark, Finland, Lithuania and the United States. The origin story notes that 2004 was the year Lithuania joined NATO and the European Union, and VIS aimed to attract Lithuanians returning from abroad. VIS is a pre-k through grade 12 school hosting over 500 students from more than 40 countries. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and is a nonprofit organization.
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 VIS hosts a September 1st celebration that brings the entire community together in the school courtyard. Other events include a Fun Run for Charity in Bernadine Gardens, a Flea Market and Family Picnic, and a Model European Parliament Baltic Region; the student population hails from over 40 countries. News posts describe parent-led and student activities, such as the AI-focused event 'How AI Expands, Contributes and Limits' with parent speakers. Band practice, a Chopin concert celebrating Polish language and culture, chess matches with a physics teacher, and mindful coloring illustrate the range of VIS community life.
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 —
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 Model United Nations (MUN), Model European Parliament (MEP) and Model NATO simulations provide opportunities for debate, research and collaborative problem‑solving. The Week Without Walls is a three‑day immersive learning program that extends learning beyond the classroom to explore places, histories and cultures. These activities cultivate critical thinking, inquiry and teamwork across subjects.
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 In Grade 8, an interdisciplinary unit blends English memoir writing with portrait drawing in Art, resulting in memoirs recorded from residents' life stories accompanied by portraits. A Performance Program showcases student work and creative productions throughout the year.
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 Erasmus Exchanges promote Spanish language learning and cultural proficiency with trips to Murcia and Valencia in Spain. Students interview residents in English, Lithuanian, Russian and Spanish to record life stories, forming multilingual memoirs accompanied by portraits.
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 After-school activities offer opportunities to explore interests, develop new skills and build lasting friendships, spanning sports, arts, leadership programs and community service, with clubs available for both Primary (PYP) and Upper School. These activities encourage creativity, teamwork and personal growth beyond the classroom.
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 Service Learning partners VIS with the care home Senevita, with visits and projects integrated into curriculum goals. Grade 5 students recently performed for senior friends, and Grade 6 students learn about sports adaptations for different age groups in P.E. before organizing an annual sports day for seniors. In Grade 8, students interview residents in multiple languages and write memoirs accompanied by portraits as part of an interdisciplinary unit.
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 Duke of Edinburgh started as a student‑initiated project and now involves grade 9 students working toward service goals and a 24‑km hike with an unsupervised overnight, under the coordination of VIS staff. TEDxYouth provides a platform for students to develop skills in marketing, event planning, production and public speaking. The curriculum also features MUN/MEP simulations, the Changemaker Challenge and the MYP Week Without Walls to foster leadership, collaboration and real‑world problem solving.
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 The gym is open during lunch and afterschool, with increasing opportunities for sport participation; Volleyball has surpassed basketball as the sport of choice this year. After-school activities cover sports and other programs that support physical and mental well‑being, promoting a collaborative and active school culture.
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 The school uses English as the language of instruction across the curriculum for early childhood through upper school. English language instruction is provided, and Lithuanian language support is available for students who need it. In the Cambridge International AS&A Levels program, Lithuanian Language and Literature is a mandatory core course alongside English Literature. VIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme with instruction in English.
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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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Council of International Schools accredited; Not-for-profit; Pre-K-12 school serving Vilnius, Lithuania.
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 VIS offers English-language programmes: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Cambridge International AS&A Levels for learners aged 3 to 19. Admissions are rolling and on a first-come, first-served basis, with consideration of class balance, language proficiency and learning needs. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and admissions assessments generally begin in November for the following school year. Procedures: schedule a visit or call with the Admissions Coordinator, fill out the Application, submit progress reports or report cards from the previous and current year, and possibly a Teacher Evaluation form. If space and eligibility permit, an Admissions Assessment is arranged; an invitation to the assessment does not guarantee enrollment. After acceptance, an Education Service Agreement will be issued two weeks before the start date, and the initiation fee of 500 EUR is payable. Fees information: Assessment fee 100 EUR (non-refundable, not a guarantee of admission); Initiation fee 500 EUR (non-refundable). Tuition for 2026–2027: Early childhood €9,630/year; Primary and Middle School €10,755/year; 11th–12th grades (Cambridge AS/A Levels) €11,880/year. The annual tuition is payable in three installments (Aug 26, Nov 26, Feb 23). Lunch is included. EC students may receive a 120 EUR/month compensation if the family's address is Vilnius city. Cambridge examination fees are not included in the tuition and may be 127 EUR per component (total 500–1,000 EUR depending on components). Re-enrolling Grade 11 students for Cambridge requires a non-refundable 500 EUR enrollment fee to secure a place. VIS is a Council of International Schools accredited, nonprofit, Pre-K–12 school serving local and expatriate families; in September 2024, VIS enrolled 512 students from 41 countries.
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.	Scholarships —
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