Lithuania, Vilnius
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The British School of Vilnius is a British international school in Vilnius, affiliated with The Schools Trust, a UK-registered charity. It serves learners from age 2 to 18 and delivers the English National Curriculum adapted for an international context, with Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels as assessment pathways. The backbone is ENC, enriched with Lithuanian language, culture and heritage for Lithuanian and international students. The school's approach is rigorous, child-centered and personalised, with a global outlook and a broad programme that includes sport, music, arts and drama. The campus is modern and purpose-built, featuring a 25m swimming pool, a multifunctional indoor sports hall, science and technology laboratories, and a library. Large classrooms with Interactive Whiteboards support collaboration, and dining facilities with extensive outdoor spaces support daily life. Enrichment is compulsory and clubs span coding, languages, arts and leadership to foster well-rounded development.
The British School of Vilnius has 163 pupils, instruction in English.
Miskadvario g. 6, Vilnius 10239, Lithuania. The campus is only about 20 minutes from Vilnius city centre.
Early Years; Primary; Secondary
British international school; part of The Schools Trust, a UK-registered charity
Affiliated with the United Kingdom through The Schools Trust (UK).
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 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.
Annual tuition at The British School of Vilnius ranges from EUR 12,090 to EUR 21,545 for 2026/27.
The British School of Vilnius teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.
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.
Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio provide individualized attention to support progress.
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.
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.
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.
Pupils thrive personally and socially; the school ensures pupils are safe and happy and pastoral care supports social and emotional development.
Classroom support is provided to students whose English is an additional language. The school aims to provide them with an individual curriculum.
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.
A safe environment is created to encourage students to trust themselves, participate, make mistakes and actively develop.
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.