The American International School of Vilnius (AISV) is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from pre-K through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school was established in 1993.
Organization: The school is governed by a seven-member school board comprised of five members elected by the parents and two appointed by the U.S. Embassy. The Ambassador or his/her designee serves as board chair.
Curriculum: The school offers an inquiry-driven, standards-based college preparatory curriculum similar to that of U.S. academic, public schools. AISV is an authorized IB World School and offers the IB Diploma Program for grades 11 and 12. English is the language of instruction. In addition to core academic subjects, the school offers French, German, Russian, Lithuanian, physical education, library, art, health and music classes. AISV is employing two inclusive education specialists and 3 inclusive education assistants therefore can provide educational services for a carefully managed number of students with a range of physical, academic or emotional needs. The school provides an after-school activities program on a weekly basis. The school also offers, student council in Lower, Middle and High School, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and National Honor Society (NHS). We also administer the PSAT for grades 9, 10 and 11 and the SAT for grade 11 and 12. AISV is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA.). AISV is also a member of Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA), and the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). AISV is an authorized IB World School and is offering the IB Diploma Program
Faculty: In the 2022-2023 school year, AISV has 117 total staff including 88 teachers, 35 of whom are U.S. citizens, 47 host-country nationals, and 6 third-country nationals. All staff have credentials and degrees.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, enrollment was 380 (pre-K 3 to grade 12). Of the total, 65 were U.S. citizens, 200 were host-country nationals, and 115 were third-country nationals.
Facilities: The school is located on a small hill overlooking the historic old town of Vilnius, Subačiaus st. 41. The school facility consists of 26 classrooms, high school student lounge and a library. The library consists of more than 15,000 books and digital resources. The school has wireless internet network and laptops for student use. AISV has a big canteen, an outside soccer field, an expanded parking lot, and two playgrounds for lower school. The school now has two campuses very close to each other. The New Lower School is a purpose-built building with large spaces to accommodate enquiry learning. The school now has two gyms, two sports fields and climbing walls at both campuses.
Finances: Finances: In the 2022-2023 school year, the school’s income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: Pre-K: €7,484; K-grade 5: €16,239; grades 6-8: €17,644; and grades 9-10: €18,994; grades 11-12: €19,609. The school also charges a one-time application fee of €350, admission fee of €2150 and an annual capital fee of €2,000 for PK-grade 12 students. Additional fees are applicable for students who require special learning support. (All fees are payable in euros.)
Special Needs: Download the Special Needs Profile (Special Needs Lithuania, Vilnius) for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.
This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of September 2022 and provided by the school.