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Vilnius Lyceum

Lithuania, Vilnius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Lithuanian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 609
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, French, Spanish, Latin, Japanese
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Vilnius Lyceum is a public gymnasium in Vilnius, Lithuania, located at Širvintų g. 82. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The DP is bilingual, with English as the IB language and Lithuanian as Group 1/2 options: Lithuanian A: Literature, English A: Language and Literature; Group 2 includes English B, German B, and French B. The Diploma enables higher education in Lithuanian and English, with a minimum of 24 points and final examinations after two years. The DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). The school's history traces to 1990, with IB instruction beginning in 1997 in English; City funded facilities upgrades. A library serves students and the community with scheduled hours and internet access. The Lyceum has earned 18 international Olympiad awards and many national prize-winners, reflecting strong academic outcomes and CAS-based service.

Širvintų g. 82, 08216 Vilnius, Lithuania

The Essentials

Vilnius Lyceum has 609 pupils, instruction in Lithuanian, English.

Location
82 Širvintų Street, Vilnius 08216, Lithuania. Vilnius Lyceum is a public gymnasium established by Vilnius City Municipality.

Stages
The school is a gymnasium that provides general upper-secondary education and hosts an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme class; instruction in IB classes is English, with Lithuanian used for Lithuanian, German, and French lessons.

Type
Public gymnasium

Additional learning support
Student support is provided by a school psychologist, Artemidė Lebednykė (artemide.lebednyke@licejus.lt); hours are Tuesday 11:30–16:00, Wednesday 10:00–13:30, and Thursday 13:00–16:30. The Vaiko gerovės komisija (Child Welfare Committee) is chaired by Jolita Milaknienė, with vice-chair Eugenijus Rudminas and secretary Linas Ulevičius; members are Asta Karaliūtė Bredelienė, Ernestas Šidlauskas, Algis Sindaravičius, Inga Vaičiulė and Artemidė Lebednykė.

Country affiliation
Lithuania
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school runs a student meals program with an organized system and a published meals menu. There are official documents for organizing student meals, including the rules for pupil meals, the meals menu, and procedures for free meals in emergency situations.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a budgetary institution. The founder is Vilnius City Municipality.
Fees
Application fees
- No separate application or entrance fee is charged for admission to Vilnius Lyceum; admissions are managed through the school's published admission procedures and municipal admission systems.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- Core day-school education (all grades in the standard Lithuanian-language and IB-track programmes) is provided by Vilnius Lyceum as a municipal budgetary institution; there is no annual tuition charged to families for standard study programmes.
- Tarptautinio bakalaureato (IB Diploma) programme: the municipality pays the annual fee for running the IB Diploma programme; families are responsible only for IB external examination fees and related postage/registration costs. There is no separate per-term or per-year tuition billed to parents for classroom instruction in the IB programme.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Day-to-day paid services in school (for example, purchases in the school canteen) are paid at point of service in the cafeteria by cash or by payment card. Monthly accounting of free-meal usage is compiled by the school's administration for reporting and funding purposes. Immediate payment is used for on-site purchases; other service payments (trips, event registrations) follow the invoicing/registration terms set for each activity.

Boarding fees
- Vilnius Lyceum does not operate a boarding/bursa program as part of its standard provision and does not publish boarding fees. Overnight accommodation costs that appear in school foundation records relate to short-term event or travel accommodation (for trips or staff events), not a permanent boarding service.

Other costs and typical examples
- IB external examination fees and registered-post postage for sending IB materials: charged to parents (amounts vary by session and by IBO schedule).
- School-related activity fees that families may be asked to pay for specific events, competitions, travel or registrations include (examples from the school's foundation records): participant registration fees for international competitions, transport/rail/air tickets for exchanges, accommodation for trips, event catering, and competition entry fees. Example item amounts from foundation records include registration or participation fees of several hundred to a few thousand euros for international events, postage and registered-mail charges for IB materials, and event catering/transport costs. These are activity-specific and billed according to the event's instructions.
- Routine school purchases (textbooks, digital licences, materials, or optional platforms) appear as discrete charges or purchases in foundation documents in individual years; some digital or platform licences are procured centrally and, in some cases, covered by the foundation. Families should expect occasional, activity-specific costs (competitions, trips, optional programs).
- Uniform: the school does not publish a compulsory uniform fee or a mandatory uniform price schedule. If any optional branded items or event clothing are offered, they are handled as separate purchases. (No consolidated uniform fee schedule is published.)

Refund information
- The school does not publish a consolidated refund policy for general tuition or for activity fees in a single, central fee schedule. Refunds or cancellations for specific paid services (canteen purchases, event registrations, travel, or third-party services) are handled according to the terms of the specific service, contract or provider and by applicable municipal rules for publicly funded services. Appeals relating to free-meal entitlement decisions are available under the school's meal-organisation procedures.

Fee payment options
- On-site cafeteria purchases: cash or payment card.
- Payments routed through the Vilnius Lyceum / Vilniaus licėjaus labdaros ir paramos fondas (for foundation-covered activities and centrally administered purchases) can be made by bank transfer to the foundation's account; the school's published foundation account details are provided for transfers. Event- or trip-specific invoices will state the exact payment method and deadlines.

Summary of applicability for the 2026/27 academic year
- Core instruction at Vilnius Lyceum is provided without a family-paid annual tuition charge; the municipal authority funds the IB programme's annual operational fee while families cover IB examination and postage costs. Paid services (canteen purchases) are paid at point of sale by cash or card; additional, activity-specific costs (competition registrations, travel, accommodation, digital licences, event catering) are billed per event and appear in foundation accounting. The school does not publish a consolidated per-term/per-year family tuition schedule because standard instruction is municipally funded; itemised fees for specific events and services are published or invoiced on a per-activity basis.

Note: available school documents (admissions forms and rules, IB programme page, the school's meal-organisation rules and the foundation's 2025 activity invoices) were reviewed to compile the above; specific monetary amounts for IB exam fees are set by the IB Organisation and event or trip fees vary by activity and year. If a consolidated, dated fee schedule for 2026/27 is required, the school's published documents do not provide a single unified tuition table for families because standard classroom tuition is municipally funded.
Academics

Vilnius Lyceum teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The teaching language is Lithuanian and English in the IB class.

Exam Results
International Olympiad awards: 18; National Olympiad prize-winners: 115; VBE average score: 97; 100-point VBE evaluations: 317.

Higher Education Progression
Career guidance is provided through Ugdymas karjerai. The school connects students with higher education opportunities via the VU Communications Faculty Newsletter and the MUKIS career-planning platform. It participates in Studijų mugės (Study Fairs), such as the 2024 events in Kaunas, Klaipėda, and Vilnius, and hosts events like Studentas vienai dienai at Vilnius University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides dedicated support for students' social and emotional development through a school psychologist, Artemidė Lebednykė. The psychologist's contact details and consultation hours are published on the Pagalba mokiniui page. The Vaiko gerovės komisija coordinates adjustments to educational programs for students with special educational needs and provides welfare-focused support. The committee is chaired by the deputy director for education Jolita Milaknienė; the deputy is Eugenijus Rudminas; the secretary is Linas Ulevičius. Members include teacher Asta Karaliūtė Bredelienė, Ernestas Šidlauskas, Algis Sindaravičius, Inga Vaičiulė, and Artemidė Lebednykė. The school runs seminars and training to develop students' emotional and social competencies and resilience, and maintains safeguarding measures including a bullying reporting channel (Patyčių dėžutė) and related procedures.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Vilnius Lyceum has Vaiko gerovės komisija that coordinates educational adjustments for students with special educational needs and provides educational support. The commission is chaired by Jolita Milaknienė, the deputy director for education; The deputy is Eugenijus Rudminas; The secretary is Linas Ulevičius. Members include teacher Asta Karaliūtė Bredelienė, Ernestas Šidlauskas, Algis Sindaravičius, Inga Vaičiulė, and the school psychologist Artemidė Lebednykė. The commission operates under the Licėjaus nuostatai and the Vaiko gerovės komisijos darbo reglamentas, coordinating teaching adjustments and support for students with special educational needs. The Pagalba mokiniui page confirms that educational program adjustments for students with SEN are organized and educational support is provided. The school thus supports inclusive education and targeted assistance for learners with special educational needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction in IB classes is English, with the exception of Lithuanian, German, and French lessons. Courses in the IB Diploma Programme use textbooks designed specifically for IB schools, and examinations are IB-based. The Diploma Programme is bilingual, and graduates receive a bilingual IB diploma, enabling higher education opportunities in both Lithuanian and English. The general teaching language for IB classes is Lithuanian and English (tarptautinio bakalaureato klasė). The Lithuanian literature course is taught and assessed under the IB curriculum, and Group 2 languages include English B, German B, and French B. The DP language policy supports studying and learning in English within a bilingual framework, facilitating access to higher education in both languages.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing support is provided through a dedicated school psychologist, Artemidė Lebednykė, with scheduled consultation hours. The Vaiko gerovės komisija monitors student welfare and coordinates wellbeing-related support. The school conducts professional development for teachers and offers programs for students focused on emotional and social competencies and resilience. Safeguarding measures include anti-bullying policies and a reporting channel (Patyčių dėžutė) for anonymous reporting of issues. Health and safety resources include health documentation and first aid procedures to ensure student well-being. These measures create a supportive environment that promotes emotional resilience and wellbeing for all students.

Safeguarding
The Vilniaus licėjus maintains a Vaiko gerovės komisija to organize welfare-related activities and coordinate support for students, including those with special educational needs. The Commission's chair is Jolita Milaknienė; The deputy is Eugenijus Rudminas; The secretary is Linas Ulevičius; Members include Asta Karaliūtė Bredelienė, Ernestas Šidlauskas, Algis Sindaravičius, Inga Vaičiulė, and Artemidė Lebednykė. The school has anti-bullying policies, including the Vilniaus licėjus smurto ir patyčių prevencijos bei intervencijos vykdymo tvarkos aprašas, and a Patyčių dėžutė for anonymous reporting. There are guidelines for responding to bullying, including the Patyčių dėžutė reporting channel and related reporting memoranda. First-aid organization procedures and health care documents are in place to handle injuries and health concerns. The safeguarding framework prioritizes child protection and uses internal policies to maintain a safe learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
The idea for an academically oriented school was conceived in 1990 and implemented at the Center of Students' Creativity and Polytechnical Education, with university lecturers invited to teach to ensure a university‑like, high‑quality learning environment. In 1992 Vilniaus licėjus became an independent institution led by Director Viktoras Filipavičius, who continued to foster a free academic atmosphere. In 1995 Vilnius City Council allocated premises at Širvintų g. 82, giving the Lyceum its own home, and the school celebrated its fifth anniversary that autumn. In 1997 the International Baccalaureate program began with instruction in English, elevating the school's profile, and by 1999 the school achieved top national results on the state exams. In 2004 the school was renamed Vilniaus licėjus, and a major EU‑funded energy renovation followed; admissions were broadened in 2007 to admit students with varied strengths and to offer targeted groups, while the IB program continued to develop.

Community
Mokinių savivalda (Student Government) operates with a president and senators representing multiple cohorts; for 2024–2025 the president is Armandas Daunoravičius, and the senate includes members from various year levels. A published document, Vilniaus licėjaus mokinių savivaldos nuostatai, governs the student government. A Parents Committee page is listed under Bendruomenė, and the site provides Renginiai (Events) and other community resources to support student life.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The Vilniaus licėjus has a library available to students and community members. Library hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30–16:00 and Friday 7:30–15:00, with a lunch break 12:30–13:00. The librarian is Snieguolė Šeduikienė. The library rules were approved by the director on June 11, 2018 (order No. V1-69). Library holdings are the lyceum's property and safeguarded by law. Readers may register to use the library, access catalogs, and use public internet; borrowing outside of the library is limited to five printed items for up to 30 days, while dictionaries and encyclopedias are to be used in the reading room. The library may provide access to computer workstations and internet, with priority to teachers for instruction and to students for projects, and to use other library services.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has 18 international Olympiad awards; 115 national Olympiad prize-winners; VBE average score 97; 317 instances of 100-point VBE scores. Extracurricular achievements include participation in competitions and Olympiads across subjects, as documented in annual reports.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Since 1997 Vilnius Lyceum has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, enrolling up to 100 students in IB classes. The DP core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Students study six subjects across Groups 1–6, with English as the language of instruction in IB classes, and Group 1–2 language options including Lithuanian A: Literature, English A: Language and Literature, English B, German B, and French B. The Diploma is bilingual, enabling higher education in both Lithuanian and English; a minimum of 24 points is required (maximum 45), with final examinations after two years; DP funding is provided by Vilnius City Municipality while exam and postal expenses are paid by parents.

Arts & Creative
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a core component of the DP. Students dedicate 2–3 hours per week to CAS activities. CAS fosters holistic personal growth and provides opportunities to pursue creative projects, engage in physical activity, and participate in community service.

Cultural & Language
The school offers Group 1 subjects: Lithuanian A: Literature (HL/SL) and English A: Language and Literature (HL/SL). Group 2 subjects include English B (HL), German B (HL/SL/AB initio), and French B (HL/SL/AB initio). The language of instruction in the IB classes is English, with Lithuanian, German, and French taught as language options. All IB documents are prepared in English, except for documents intended for local authorities or national audience; the school supports mother tongue development and allows native-language study as a Group 1 subject or through self-taught options.

Social & Hobbies
CAS fosters social development through collaborative, creative, and service activities. The school supports participation in national and international cultural, social, creative, and sports projects, contests, and events to develop language skills. Students are encouraged to engage in teamwork and community initiatives as part of their IB experience.

Community & Service
CAS includes community service and volunteering components; students dedicate 2–3 hours per week to activities that develop creativity, physical activity, and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The school has governance structures including Licėjaus taryba (Licėjus Council), Mokytojų taryba (Teachers' Council), Mokinių savivalda (Student Council), Tėvų komitetas (Parents' Committee), and Darbo taryba (Works' Council).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) emphasizes physical activity as part of a balanced IB experience. The IB Learner Profile highlights balancing intellectual, physical, and emotional dimensions to achieve well-being for oneself and others, which is reinforced through CAS and school activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Group 1 language courses: Lithuanian A: Literature (for native Lithuanian speakers) and English A: Language and Literature (for speakers of languages other than Lithuanian). Group 2 language courses: English B HL; German B HL/SL/AB initio; French B HL/SL/AB initio. Students whose native language is neither Lithuanian nor English are encouraged to pursue their mother tongue as a Group 1 subject under the school-supported self-taught option (SL); supervision is required, and online courses may be used if supervision is not available. All IB teachers teach in English and use English as the language of instruction and response (except for Lithuanian and the second foreign language). The school also provides English as a compulsory language and offers language support to help students learn Lithuanian to integrate into the local community.

Bilingual Teaching
The language of instruction for Vilnius Lyceum's International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is English. English is the internal working language for implementing the DP, and the language of instruction and response in all teaching and learning activities. Lithuanian is used as a working language for communication with national and local authorities, and Lithuanian A: Literature and English A: Language and Literature are offered as Group 1 language options. Group 2 language options include English B HL, German B HL/SL/AB initio, and French B HL/SL/AB initio. English is compulsory for all students, and the school supports multilingualism and mother-tongue development through a school-supported self-taught option.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications are submitted through the Vilnius City Municipality electronic system during the official application period (usually February). If accommodations are needed for entrance examinations, a request is submitted to the Vilnius Lyceum Admissions Board with supporting medical or psychological documentation from a healthcare institution or the Pedagogical-Psychological Service. 2. Applicants take two entrance examinations, English and Mathematics. The minimum passing marks are determined annually, and the final admission score equals the sum of the two exam scores. 3. Entrance examination results are announced on the Vilnius Lyceum website no later than three weeks after the examinations. 4. To confirm admission, guardians use the Vilnius City Municipality e-system by the specified deadline. The contract with the school must be signed within 10 calendar days after confirmation. 5. In May or June, an orientation meeting for enrolled students and their families is held, providing an overview of the school, the IB Diploma Programme philosophy, and the curriculum. 6. Enrolled students must submit required documentation by the deadline: an application form for the IBDP course selection; a copy of the Basic Education Certificate (Grade 10) and an identity document if basic education was obtained abroad; documentation is submitted to the school's office. 7. Admission procedures for students studying abroad follow the general steps, with the option to take entrance examinations in late August upon request. IB MYP Certificate holders are admitted to the Diploma Programme without entrance examinations, subject to documentation.
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