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The British School of Vilnius

Lithuania, Vilnius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €8,975 - 22,365
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Lithuanian, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

Miškadvario g. 6, Vilnius, 10239 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania

The Essentials

The British School of Vilnius has instruction in English.

Location
Miskadvario g. 6, Vilnius 10239, Lithuania. The campus is only about 20 minutes from Vilnius city centre.

Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary

Type
British international school; part of The Schools Trust, a UK-registered charity

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United Kingdom through The Schools Trust (UK).

School day structure
School runs Monday to Friday. Start time 8:30am; finish time 3:30pm. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, school finishes at 4:30pm to allow for after‑school activities. Breaks: a 20‑minute break at 10:30am; lunch 12:00–1:00pm; Pre‑Nursery morning children go home at 12:00. Depending on year group, a further 15‑minute break may be allowed at 2:30pm.

Bus service
Bus service provided by Kautra. Two options: Door-to-Door service and Express Shuttle Service (central Vilnius). Routes cover most residential areas and can be adjusted during the year. A Bus Monitor accompanies each bus.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform is compulsory for all students. Students must arrive at school in uniform every day, and PE uniforms are worn on PE days. The Headteacher provides guidance on seasonal uniforms, with summer and winter uniforms worn according to the weather.

Food Options
Catering is provided on site by Thomas Franks Europe. The school provides a morning snack and lunch for every child; Nursery to Year 2 also have an afternoon snack. Menus are published for term weeks.

House System
There are four Houses: Shackleton, Franklin, Eliot and Turing. The House System promotes identity, teamwork and leadership; each House is run by a House Leader and supports a local charity for the academic year. A House Cup is awarded at Prize Giving.

Governance and Ownership
The Governing Body is The Schools Trust (TST), a UK registered non-profit. The British School of Vilnius is chartered by The Schools Trust to govern member schools through the TST Charter. The Governing Body comprises a Chairman and Trustees; the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team manage day-to-day operations.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British School of Vilnius ranges from EUR 8,975 to EUR 22,365 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑time fees

- Application fee (one‑off): EUR 100.
- Enrolment fee / registration (one‑off, per family): EUR 2,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts for academic year 2025/26)

- Nursery 2 (age 2): EUR 12,090 per year.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): EUR 12,090 per year.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): EUR 13,820 per year.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): EUR 18,660 per year.
- Grade 1 (age 6): EUR 18,660 per year.
- Grade 2 (age 7): EUR 18,660 per year.
- Grade 3 (age 8): EUR 18,660 per year.
- Grade 4 (age 9): EUR 18,660 per year.
- Grade 5 (age 10): EUR 18,660 per year.
- Grade 6 (age 11): EUR 20,735 per year.
- Grade 7 (age 12): EUR 20,735 per year.
- Grade 8 (age 13): EUR 20,735 per year.
- Grade 9 (age 14): EUR 21,545 per year.
- Grade 10 (age 15): EUR 21,545 per year.
- Grade 11 (age 16): EUR 21,545 per year.

Per‑term amounts (three equal instalments)

- The school's published payment options allow payment either annually or in three equal instalments before each term; therefore, when paid in three instalments the per‑term amount is the annual tuition divided into three equal payments (example calculation shown).
- Example (Nursery 2 annual EUR 12,090): per term ≈ EUR 4,030 (EUR 12,090 ÷ 3).
- Example (Grade 11 annual EUR 21,545): per term ≈ EUR 7,181.67 (EUR 21,545 ÷ 3).

What tuition covers and excludes

- Tuition includes stationery, learning materials, and consumables.
- Tuition does not cover school excursions, school uniform, the school bus service, or school meals; these are charged separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are payable either annually before the start of the academic year, or in three (3) equal instalments payable before the start of each term. Fees are subject to an annual review.
- The published annual tuition figures above are the basis for instalment calculations; instalment due dates are at the start of each term.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school's published materials and fee listings do not include boarding options or boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniform: school uniform is compulsory and is ordered via the school's online uniform shop (uniforms.lt); uniform costs are charged separately and are not included in tuition.
- School bus: door‑to‑door and express shuttle options are available; bus service is operated by Kautra and is charged separately (route map and registration information provided for 2025/26). No published bus‑fee figures were provided.
- School meals: morning snack and lunch (and afternoon snack for Nursery–Year 2) are provided by the school's caterer; meal charges are not included in tuition and no published meal prices were provided.
- Excursions, special trips, external exam fees, optional activities or specialised lessons and any bespoke services are charged in addition to tuition and are not included in the annual tuition figures.

Refund information

- A specific published refund schedule or withdrawal/refund policy was not available on the school's public School Fees page or in the school's fee information that is published online. Families should note that no standard refund amounts or notice terms were published in the publicly available fee material.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly posted fee information details billing frequency (annual or three instalments) but does not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card). Contact details for the school's office are provided for arranging and confirming payment methods.

Summary of availability and data used

- The British School of Vilnius publishes that tuition covers stationery and learning materials, that fees may be paid annually or in three equal instalments, and that certain items (excursions, uniform, bus, meals) are charged separately. The school's public School Fees page directs families to the Admissions Office for detailed 2025/26 tuition figures but does not itself list numeric fee schedules.
- The numeric annual tuition amounts and one‑time application/enrolment fees listed above are those published by the International Schools Database for academic year 2025/26 and are presented here as the available detailed fee schedule for 2025/26. These numeric figures are used to calculate the per‑term instalment examples above (annual ÷ 3).

Note: The school's online pages for uniform, transportation and catering confirm that those services are charged separately and provide ordering/registration details, but they do not publish fixed prices for those extras.
Academics

The British School of Vilnius teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The English National Curriculum (ENC) forms the backbone of The British School of Vilnius' curriculum, adapted for an international context and enriched with Lithuanian language, culture, and heritage for Lithuanian and international students. The curriculum is rigorous, child-centered and personalised, with a global outlook and includes sports, music, arts and drama programmes.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio provide individualized attention to support progress.

Exam Results
In Years 10 and 11, students study towards their IGCSE examinations. The school offers a broad and balanced range of subjects; each student typically studies 8–10 IGCSE subjects. The IGCSE programme is rigorous and internationally recognised, and The British School of Vilnius is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge Assessment International Education. IGCSE qualifications are widely recognised by higher education institutions and provide a foundation for A Levels studied in Years 12-13.

Higher Education Progression
From the moment a student joins The British School of Vilnius, a dedicated team creates a personalised academic plan tailored to the student's strengths and guides them through selecting, applying to and being admitted to top universities in the UK, US and worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
Regular opportunities to develop talents are provided, including additional classes and targeted opportunities for more capable and talented students, with intervention and support as necessary.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pupils thrive personally and socially; the school ensures pupils are safe and happy and pastoral care supports social and emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Classroom support is provided to students whose English is an additional language. The school aims to provide them with an individual curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health and emotional well-being are supported through participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, which emphasises personal and social well-being.

Safeguarding
A safe environment is created to encourage students to trust themselves, participate, make mistakes and actively develop.
Parent Experience

History
The British School of Vilnius is chartered by The Schools Trust, a UK-registered, non-profit organisation. The Governing Body, known as The Schools Trust, consists of a Chairman of the Governing Body and several Trustees, who provide guidance and support to the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team responsible for the day-to-day management of the School. The Schools Trust governs member schools in line with the TST School Charter. The Trustees have established one of the largest networks of British International Schools worldwide, and BSV benefits from this heritage, resources, financial stability and staff recruitment capabilities that come with a group structure. The school operates from a modern campus in Vilnius as part of this governance framework and heritage.

Community
BSV emphasizes a strong sense of community, with staff, parents and students connected at its core. The school's community ethos is encapsulated in the idea of common-unity. The Parents' Connection is a fun, social and welcoming organisation that promotes interaction between parents and the school, acting as a meeting place for parents and facilitating fundraising activities for the school community and charitable causes. The Parents' Connection operates with clear goals, including organising events for the whole school community, fundraising for charity and school initiatives, supporting new families during their move to BSV, and coordinating activities that aid children during the school day including Lunch Mums and Dads and Reading Parents. The Parents' Connection is self-funding and its finances are transparent, used exclusively for charity or school events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Connection is the Parents' Association at BSV, formed to promote interaction between parents and the school community and to organise fund-raising activities for the school and charitable causes. All parents become members when their child joins the school, and can attend PC meetings to learn about the school's education sessions and meet the Senior Leadership Team. The PC's main goals are to provide events for the whole school community, to facilitate fundraising for charities and for school activities, to provide a welcoming atmosphere for new families, and to organise activities that assist children during the school day. The PC is not part of school governance; issues should be raised with the Headteacher if needed. The Parents' Connection is self-funding and raises funds solely to donate to charity or to support school events, with finances described as transparent.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The British School of Vilnius operates a modern, purpose-built campus. It features a multifunctional indoor sports hall suitable for basketball, handball, volleyball and athletics, a 25m swimming pool with four lanes planned to complement the PE curriculum, and science and technology laboratories for hands-on experiments. The school library provides access to collections and spaces to support research and teaching. Large, bright classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards to support sharing and collaboration. The dining facilities include a state-of-the-art kitchen and cafeteria, with extensive age-appropriate play areas and outdoor spaces.

Sports Facilities
Multifunctional indoor sports hall is well equipped to accommodate basketball, handball, volleyball and athletics. A 25m swimming pool with four lanes will complement the physical education curriculum. Outdoor sports areas include a full-size football pitch, basketball/tennis court, and a 100m running track. The campus provides extensive age-appropriate play areas for outdoor activities.

Academic Facilities
The campus is new and purpose-built with state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities. Science and technology laboratories allow hands-on experiments and discovery. The library provides access to collections, services, and spaces to support research and teaching. Large, modern classrooms include Interactive Whiteboards to support sharing and collaboration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Enrichment is an integral part of the school, with a wide range of clubs designed to introduce students to hobbies, develop specific sports, provide language learning or coding. Enrichment is compulsory for every child, and clubs are chosen each term, with attendance for the term once a club is selected. A new selection form is sent home at the beginning of each term that includes activities such as swimming, athletics, ball games, art and crafts and many others. Enrichment activities aim to support physical development, creativity, wellbeing, self-confidence, and teamwork.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers after‑school activities that support academic development, including IGCSE and A Level Maths, and IGCSE Maths. Code Academy develops coding and digital problem‑solving skills. The Scholars Cup Bootcamp prepares teams for the World Scholar's Cup regional rounds.

Arts & Creative
The school provides IGCSE and A Level Art. There is a Musical/Singing club including Adams Family Musical, and Arts and Crafts. Students can also take Make Your Own Earrings and join Sewing Club.

Cultural & Language
Lithuanian Booster helps students practice the Lithuanian language through interactive activities. Japanese Culture Club explores Japanese traditions, language and arts. These clubs foster cultural awareness and language skills.

Social & Hobbies
Chess Club offers strategic play for students across year groups. Indoor Climbing provides fitness and technique development. Basketball develops teamwork and athletic skills. Stay and Play offers a safe, social space for Reception to Year 2 after school.

Community & Service
Eco Committee works with the Student Parliament to design and lead projects that earn the Eco Green Flag, engaging Primary and Secondary students. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award includes volunteering and community service as key components. Students can take on leadership roles through service‑based activities.

Leadership & Professional
Duke of Edinburgh's Award provides leadership development through mentoring, volunteering and outdoor challenges. Eco Committee leads campaigns and responsibilities, connecting student leadership with real impact. Model United Nations builds diplomacy and teamwork, preparing students for global engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Senior Swim Squad and Aerial Yoga promote fitness and well‑being after school. Indoor Climbing builds strength and confidence, and Basketball offers regular physical activity and teamwork. These activities support balance between academics and health.
Languages

Language Provision
The school follows the English National Curriculum (ENC) provided by the British Department for Education (DfE). The curriculum is enriched with Lithuanian language, culture, and heritage for Lithuanian and international students. Language support is available for a limited number of students for a limited time.
Admissions

Admissions
The school has a selective but straightforward admissions procedure. Entry assessments are required and can be conducted at the school campus or remotely for applicants applying from abroad. Parents typically receive a response within 5 to 10 working days of applying.
School Events
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