Compare American Curriculum International Schools in Lithuania

Two campuses in Vilnius: Lower School at Srovės St. 19, Vilnius LT-01206; Upper School at Subačiaus St. 41, Vilnius LT-11350. The campus is nestled in a botanical reserve.

From PreK2 through Grade 12. The school is organized into a Lower School and an Upper School. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Non-profit international day school.

36 nationalities represented; 380+ international students; 16 foreign embassies represented.

Learning Support is provided through the Student Success Team (SST) and includes EAL support. The program offers testing recommendations, curricular modifications, pull-out services and collaboration with external specialists as needed.

Lithuania

Meals at AISV are provided by the catering company 'Voverės' with a diverse menu including regular and vegetarian options. For Pre-K to Grade 1, lunch is ordered monthly with advance payment. Grades 6–12 students can order meals at the canteen, which is open daily from 9:00 to 15:00 and offers hot meals with a side dish (5.00–5.50 EUR) and soups (1.40–1.60 EUR). Payments can be made with cash or a Paysera e-card; Paysera cards can be purchased at the canteen (8:00–14:00). If a student does not enroll in hot lunch, they may bring lunch from home; microwaves and refrigerators are available. Canteen contact: canteen@voveres.lt; +370 622 94 345.

AISV is governed by a School Board. The Governors General Meeting owns AISV and AISV is incorporated in Delaware, USA. The Board includes ex-officio members: the Ambassador of the United States Embassy in Vilnius (or designee) with voting rights; The Director, Deputy Director, Business Manager and the President of the Parent School Association are board members without voting rights. AISV subscribes to the Principles of the National Association of Independent Schools for good governance.

AISV delivers an inquiry-driven, standards-based college-preparatory curriculum for PreK2 through Grade 12. It combines an American and international standards-based framework and is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. AISV is fully accredited by NEASC and CIS. The Lower School campus opened in 2022 at Srovės gatvė 19, and the Upper School campus is at Subačiaus gatvė 41, with two campuses supporting NHS, NJHS and a broad program. The curriculum emphasizes social-emotional learning and 21st-century skills across subjects, with English as the language of instruction and dedicated college and career counseling to help with university admissions.

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In May 2025, 24 AISV graduates completed the IB Diploma Programme with an 80% pass rate. The average score was 33 (world average 30.58). The average course grade for diploma recipients was 5.32, the highest score reached 39, and three graduates earned the Bilingual Diploma.

AISV provides dedicated college and career counseling to help students gain admission to universities worldwide, aligning with the IB Diploma Programme and supporting pathways to U.S. and international universities.

AISV integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) as an integrated part of the curriculum. In subject-area and Community Life classes, students develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, goal setting, empathy, and a growth mindset. The school prioritizes students' well-being within a safe and welcoming learning environment, and SEL is supported by a comprehensive after-school activities program and college and career counseling to support social and emotional development.

AISV recognizes English language learners (ELL). Students entering AISV with limited English are tested (K-11) to determine placement in intensive ELL support. The ELL program provides five weekly sessions for Grades K-5 during Language Arts and during the Foreign Language block for Grades 4-11. The aim is to enable students to acquire or improve English communication and to participate independently in the academic program.

AISV emphasizes student mental well-being as a core part of the learning experience. Social-emotional learning is integrated across the curriculum, fostering skills such as self-awareness, self-management, empathy, and growth mindset to support personal and academic growth.

AISV provides safeguarding and child protection resources, including a Parent Safeguarding handbook and community handbooks. The school has a Child Safeguarding Policy aligned with CEESA standards to protect students and ensure safe and supportive school environments.

1. Complete the Online Application form and the Online Teacher Evaluation form. Upload previous school records and progress reports in English for the past two academic years, and upload a copy of personal information (passport-size photograph, child's passport, or birth certificate). The Application Fee of €410 is payable upon receipt of the new student's application form and is non-refundable; payment does not guarantee admission. 2. Once the application and required forms are completed, the applicant will be considered for admission. Acceptance to AISV is conditional, and each candidate will be evaluated based on information gathered during the enrollment process. AISV can provide educational services for a carefully managed number of students with a range of physical, academic, or emotional needs, but resources for special needs are limited. If information is withheld or not provided, AISV reserves the right to decline enrollment or terminate the enrollment agreement. 3. If admission is approved, the Admissions Office will notify the parents and send them the Enrollment Agreement for signing. AISV accepts students throughout the year as long as there are places available and a suitable program of study can be offered. The Admissions Office may request additional information as needed to finalize enrollment. 4. Entrance age guidelines apply for Nursery through Grade 12. Nursery must be at least 18 months old by September 1. PK3 must be at least 3 years old by September 1 and toilet-trained. PK4 must be at least four years old by September 1 and toilet-trained. Kindergarten is 5, Grade 1 is 6, Grade 2 is 7, Grade 3 is 8, Grade 4 is 9, Grade 5 is 10, Grade 6 is 11, Grade 7 is 12, Grade 8 is 13, Grade 9 is 14, Grade 10 is 15, Grade 11 is 16, Grade 12 is 17. AISV may consider exceptions to the age policy based on references from the previous school and initial assessment results. The grade placement is based on age and past records. AISV admits students regardless of race, sex, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender expression, national or ethnic origin. The program is challenging and requires motivation and commitment from every student.

The Scholarship program for Kinder - Grade 12 provides limited tuition reduction opportunities for outstanding English-speaking students who demonstrate financial need and have a proven record of scholarship and citizenship to attend and enrich AISV. To be considered, applicants must have already submitted an AISV application and must provide the confidential financial form and all listed documents to the AISV Director no later than April 1, 2026. AISV is expanding scholarship opportunities for the 2026–2027 school year for Kinder–Grade 5, designed for highly motivated English-language learners; students with developing English skills may also apply. Documents required include a letter of request, the AISV Confidential Financial Assistance Form with all supporting financial documents, official transcripts showing two previous years of academic records, letters of reference, copies of standardized test results, copies of academic honors, lists of extracurricular activities, and any other documentation indicating academic ability. All financial documents are confidential and reviewed by the Scholarship Advisory Committee. The application fee described above applies to tuition-reduction applications and is non-refundable. The deadline for the packet is 1 April of the preceding year; the School Director will determine if the application should be reviewed by the Scholarship Advisory Committee. Awardees must accept within one week of notification, and guardians are responsible for all student needs beyond the tuition-reduction grant. Awardees must sign the Scholarship Agreement along with the Enrollment Agreement and maintain scholastic achievement to continue eligibility. The Scholarship Advisory Committee, comprising the School Director, the Admissions Director, and the Business Manager, reviews applications in April and presents them to the Board for approval; interviews may be requested for potential awardees. New students are considered for scholarships as applications are received.