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Lycée International Français de Vilnius

Lithuania, Vilnius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees €5,850 - 7,850
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 550
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lycée International Français de Vilnius is a co-educational French-medium school serving children from approximately 18 months through Grade 12. Established in 1992, it follows programmes set by the French Ministry of National Education and operates within the Agency for French Education Abroad network. The school currently enrols 552 students and employs 48 teachers across two Vilnius campuses. Nursery pupils and Grade 1 students attend the Šilo campus, while Grades 2–12 study at the Subačiaus campus in the Old Town. French is the principal teaching language, supported by Lithuanian from preschool and English from age five. German, Spanish, Italian and Russian are also available. Students can participate in science and mathematics projects, arts activities, language programmes, STEAM, textile design, cooking, basketball and other after-school workshops. A distinctive feature is the school’s multilingual pathway, which combines the French national curriculum with sustained Lithuanian-language study, helping pupils continue within either French or Lithuanian education systems.

Šilo g. 13, Vilnius, 10317 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania

The Essentials

Lycée International Français de Vilnius has 550 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French.

Location
Nursery (PS to GS): Šilo Street 13, Vilnius 10317. Elementary, Middle and High School (Collège-Lycée): Subačiaus Street 7, Vilnius 01302.

Stages
Preschool (PS to GS); Elementary School (CP to CM2); Middle School (6th to 9th); High School (10th to 12th).

Type
Private, non-profit school managed by the Parents' Association of LIFV (APELIFV) and affiliated with the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). Instruction is primarily in French.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the AEFE network; recognized as an International School by the Lithuanian Ministry of Education; all programs homologated since 2023.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The LIFV provides full school catering year-round, including school holidays. Lunch is offered with a classic or vegetarian menu, and personalized menus are available for children with allergies.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private establishment run by the Association des Parents d'Élèves (APELIFV); parents who enroll become members of APELIFV and participate directly in the school's governance. The LIFV is affiliated with AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad).
Fees

Annual tuition at Lycée International Français de Vilnius ranges from EUR 5,850 to EUR 7,850 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees
- Droits de première inscription (frais d'entrée) : EUR 800.
- Acompte de pré‑inscription (réservant la place, déduit des frais de scolarité) : EUR 180.
- Dépôt de garantie (remboursé au départ de l'enfant) : EUR 170.

Tuition fees by school level (amounts and installment options)
- Maternelle (TPS–GS, 1.5–5 ans) : EUR 5,850 when paid in 10 monthly instalments. Frais de manuels et matériel par an : EUR 150. Note : le tarif exclut une compensation municipale mensuelle de EUR 120.
- École élémentaire (CP–CM2, 6–10 ans) : EUR 6,200 when paid in 10 monthly instalments; option paiement en une seule fois (cotisation annuelle) shown as EUR 6,010. Frais de manuels et matériel par an : EUR 150.
- Collège (6ème–3ème) : EUR 7,450 when paid in 10 monthly instalments; option paiement en une seule fois (cotisation annuelle) shown as EUR 7,220. Frais de manuels et matériel par an : EUR 250. Frais d'examen Diplôme National du Brevet (3ème) : EUR 120.
- Lycée (2nde–Terminale) : EUR 7,850 when paid in 10 monthly instalments; option paiement en une seule fois (cotisation annuelle) shown as EUR 7,610. Frais de manuels et matériel par an : EUR 250. Frais d'examen Baccalauréat : EUR 140 (1ère) and EUR 250 (Terminale).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Two standard billing formats are published: payment in 10 monthly instalments (ten monthly payments) or a single annual payment (cotisation annuelle payée en une seule fois) with a reduced total shown for the single payment option. Instalment amounts and single‑payment amounts are listed per level above. The deposit (acompte pré‑inscription) is deducted from the first invoice. The guarantee deposit is refundable at the child's departure.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding or internat fees are published for this school. (The published fee schedule only lists day‑school items such as tuition, meals, periscolaire and transport.)

Other costs and recurring extra charges
- Frais de manuels et matériel scolaire (annuels) : Maternelle/Élémentaire EUR 150 ; Collège/Lycée EUR 250.
- Accueil périscolaire (15:00–18:00 ; mercredis 13:00–18:00 en maternelle) : abonnement EUR 5/day ; formule flexible EUR 10/day ; sans inscription EUR 15/day.
- Restauration scolaire (repas et goûter) : déjeuner EUR 5.60; goûter EUR 2.30; prix de la compensation du déjeuner pour GS, CP et CE1 EUR 2.64; centre de loisirs pendant les vacances EUR 20.00/jour (prix susceptibles de changement). Des menus personnalisés sont disponibles pour enfants allergiques.
- Navette scolaire (transport) : tarif non publié dans la grille tarifaire (montant communiqué séparément).
- Remises familiales (fratrie) : réductions appliquées aux fratries (exemples publiés : 10% pour le 2ème enfant dans certaines classes, 20% pour le 3ème, 50% pour le 4ème, et exonération pour le 5ème et suivants selon conditions indiquées).

Refund information
- Le dépôt de garantie (EUR 170) est remboursé au départ de l'enfant. Les droits de première inscription sont indiqués comme dus à l'inscription ; dans la version précédente des tarifs ils sont listés comme non remboursables. Les frais de scolarité sont facturés selon la modalité choisie et les acomptes sont déduits du montant total.

Fee payment options
- Les modalités publiées indiquent le choix entre paiement en 10 mensualités ou paiement annuel en une seule fois (cotisation annuelle). Les moyens de paiement acceptés (par ex. virement bancaire, carte) ne sont pas détaillés dans la grille tarifaire publiée ; les informations de facturation et le libellé de paiement figurent sur la facture qui accompagne l'appel de fonds.

Notes
- Sont également publiés les montants des frais d'examens (Brevet, Baccalauréat), les tarifs de restauration et les formules/peri‑scolaire. Les montants annuels et les options d'échelonnement sont indiqués pour chaque niveau.
Academics

Lycée International Français de Vilnius teaches French Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Multilingual education from 1.5 to 18 years old, integrating structure, culture, and international openness. From kindergarten to the French Baccalaureate, education follows the high standards of the French program and places multilingualism at the heart of the curriculum. The school serves 600+ students from 20+ nationalities and teaches 7 languages. Two campuses in Vilnius host preschool through lycée.

Higher Education Progression
Students prepare for higher education through the French Baccalaureate, and there is an exchange project with the University of Bordeaux IV (Law) in Vilnius for terminale students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
LIFV emphasizes psychosocial development through initiatives like Well-Being Week to raise awareness of emotions and social skills. Workshops on emotions for CM1 and CM2 strengthen self-esteem and help students understand and manage their feelings. Psychosocial skills such as emotional regulation and empathy are central to well-being and learning. The school aims to foster a respectful, supportive school climate through activities that promote active listening, kindness, and cooperation.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
LIFV follows an inclusive approach from early years. In Nursery, vulnerabilities are identified early and addressed with Lithuanian partner services and the school's health department. The school provides targeted support for learners with difficulties or health needs; the Vie Scolaire team coordinates pupil welfare and health-related themes in collaboration with the school nurse and, where available, the psychologist.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English instruction begins at age five. The school also offers language studies in German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Lithuanian, supporting multilingual education and language development across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The Well-Being Week places psychosocial skills at the center of student development, focusing on emotional regulation, self-esteem, and peer relationships. LIFV nurses implement psychosocial skills programs to maintain a positive school climate and promote student well-being and success. The Vie Scolaire team collaborates with health staff to address pupils' health and welfare needs, reinforcing a caring school environment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding at LIFV is integrated into pupil welfare through coordinated support from the Vie Scolaire team, the school nurse, and the psychologist. The nursery identifies vulnerabilities early and works with health services to protect and support pupils. The school adheres to data protection policies to safeguard personal information related to students and families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The LIFV has nearly 5,000 square meters of premises. The premises include modern classrooms and a science laboratory. It also houses a knowledge and culture center (library). There is a multipurpose room for events and a dining hall. There are spaces for group work and student leisure.

Sports Facilities
The LIFV plans include a gymnasium over 700 square meters for winter sports. On the Subačius site, rehabilitation of Subačius 9 will create a dance and gym room. An annual bus will transport students to different sports complexes. The school aims to become the owner of a sports complex for independence and future rental. These developments will broaden physical education and sport opportunities for all students.

Academic Facilities
The LIFV has modern classrooms. It includes a science laboratory. It includes a knowledge and culture center (library). It includes a multipurpose room for events, a dining hall, and spaces for group work and student leisure.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities are offered from 7:30 to 18:00 for preschool and elementary students, Monday to Friday. During school holidays, the LIFV provides an on-site leisure center for younger students. Each year, a wide range of extracurricular activities is offered in French and Lithuanian to more than 400 students from kindergarten to final year of high school. A supervised after-school program includes indoor and outdoor activities, including football, basketball, and arts workshops, with registration on Eduka, all while fostering a friendly environment where living together is valued.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Vilnius International French Lyceum is affiliated with the AEFE network and adheres to the French Ministry of National Education curriculum. Instruction is provided primarily in French. Lithuanian language instruction begins at the preschool level and continues through middle and high school to facilitate integration into the local education system. The school serves about 550 pupils across Preschool to High School, with around 48 teachers.

Cultural & Language
The school hosts a multicultural community with over 20 nationalities. Seven languages are taught at LIFV. Lithuanian language instruction begins in preschool and continues through middle and high school to facilitate integration into the local education system. The school operates across two Vilnius campuses, Šilo and Subačiaus.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers after-school care and a leisure center (Accueil périscolaire et Centre de loisirs) to support students beyond the regular school day, with services available on both campuses.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Périscolaire services provide supervised activities after school, contributing to students' wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the main language of instruction; Lithuanian is taught starting from preschool and continues through the middle and high school years; seven languages are taught; programs span Preschool (PS) to High School (12th grade).

Bilingual Teaching
Multilingual education with French as the primary language of instruction; Lithuanian language instruction begins in preschool and continues through middle and high school; seven languages are taught; ages 1.5 to 18 (Preschool through High School).
School Events
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