Vilnius International School

What Vilnius International School does

Vilnius International School (VIS) is a non-profit (Všį) K-12 international school operating from a single campus in Vilnius Old Town, Lithuania. Founded in 2004 by parents and educators from Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, and the United States, VIS is the first authorized IB Primary Years Programme (2011) and IB Middle Years Programme (2013) school in Lithuania, and has offered Cambridge International AS&A Levels since 2016-17. Its product portfolio spans an Early Childhood play-based PYP programme (ages 3-5), the IB PYP for primary, the IB MYP for grades 6-10, and Cambridge AS&A Levels for grades 11-12, supplemented by a co-curricular stack (Duke of Edinburgh, MUN/MEP, Changemaker Challenge, Week Without Walls, TEDxYouth) and student support services (EAL, learning support, university guidance, counseling). Curriculum is delivered through inquiry-based, transdisciplinary frameworks including the Kath Murdoch Inquiry Cycle, Everyday Mathematics, Balanced Literacy, and the 6+1 Traits Writing Framework.

VIS serves 512 students from 41 countries as of September 2024, with approximately 60% holding Lithuanian passports (including dual nationals) and 40% drawn from expatriate families (business professionals, diplomats, NGOs) primarily from European countries. Teaching staff hail from 17 countries, and the school is governed by a five-member School Council and a three-member Meeting of Stakeholders under a self-perpetuating competency-based model, with current council members drawn from Swedbank, Vilnius University, the European Institute for Gender Equality, and the School of Civic Education.

The business model is tuition-driven, with annual fees of €9,630 (Early Childhood), €10,755 (Grades 1-10), and €11,880 (Grades 11-12) billed in three equal installments; ancillary revenue comes from a €100 non-refundable assessment fee, a €500 initiation fee, and Cambridge exam fees of €127 per component (totaling €500-1,000 per student). The school markets directly to families through its website, the OpenApply admissions platform, and the Nordic Network Educator's Conference, with no third-party distribution channels. VIS holds Council of International Schools accreditation, GDPR compliance, and is preparing a formal 2026 strategy to integrate AI into pedagogy.

Name

Vilnius International School

Legal name

VšĮ Vilniaus tarptautinė mokykla (Public Institution Vilnius International School)

Website

https://vischool.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vilnius International School is a non-profit K-12 international school in Vilnius, Lithuania, offering IB PYP, IB MYP, and Cambridge AS&A Level programmes to approximately 512 students from 41 countries, including local Lithuanian families and European expatriate professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC), Academic Support, Tutoring & Language Support for Enrolled Overseas Secondary Students (EDAIAHAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB Primary Years Programme
• IB Middle Years Programme
• Cambridge International AS&A Levels
• Inquiry-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from annual tuition fees paid in three equal installments (August, November, February). Includes lunch and breakfast/snack for EC students.
2. Assessment and Initiation Fees: One-time assessment fee (100 EUR) upon invitation for assessment and initiation fee (500 EUR) upon enrollment, both non-refundable.
3. Cambridge Examination Fees: External examination fees charged per component (127 EUR per component), ranging from 500-1000 EUR total, collected separately from tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vilnius International School provides a non-profit K-12 international education for children aged 3 through 19, delivering the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and Cambridge International AS&A Levels on a single campus in Vilnius Old Town. The school sells tuition-based enrollment, supported by co-curricular programs and student support services (EAL, learning support, counseling, university guidance). The offering is targeted at Lithuanian local families and expatriate families seeking internationally recognized qualifications.

Product overview

Vilnius International School is an IB PYP, IB MYP, and Cambridge International AS&A Levels authorized K-12 school founded in 2004. The school offers a unified educational programme spanning Early Childhood (age 3+) through Grade 12, combining IB programmes for inquiry-based learning with Cambridge International for upper school specialization. The product portfolio includes: Early Childhood Programme (play-based PYP), Primary Years Programme (IB-authorized 2011), Middle Years Programme (IB-authorized 2013, first in Lithuania), Cambridge International AS&A Levels (offered since 2016-17), plus Co-curricular Programmes (Duke of Edinburgh, TEDxYouth, Changemaker Challenge, MUN/MEP, Week Without Walls) and Student Support Services (EAL, learning support, university guidance, counseling). The school serves over 500 students from 40+ countries in Vilnius Old Town.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Programme Play-based programme for children aged 3 and above, rooted in IB PYP principles, focusing on exploration, imagination, and curiosity to develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Lunch and breakfast/snack are included in tuition. Annual tuition is EUR 9,630, and families officially declared in Vilnius city may receive EUR 120/month compensation.
• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB-authorized inquiry-based programme for grades 1-5, emphasizing conceptual understanding, transdisciplinary learning, and development of skills and attitudes for success in an uncertain world. VIS was the first school in Lithuania to receive IB PYP authorization. Annual tuition for Primary and Middle School grades 1-10 is EUR 10,755.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB MYP serves students from grades 6-10. VIS is the first MYP school in Lithuania, authorized in 2013. Curriculum includes English, Lithuanian, integrated science, mathematics, Individuals and Societies, Spanish, design, art, physical education, and drama. Annual tuition is EUR 10,755.
• Cambridge International AS&A Levels Two-year rigorous programme where students complete AS levels in grade 11 and A levels in grade 12. Course offerings include Computer Science, Digital Media & Design, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Business, and History, plus mandatory VIS Core courses (English Literature and Lithuanian Language and Literature). Annual tuition is EUR 11,880, and external Cambridge examination fees are charged separately at EUR 127 per component.
• Co-curricular Programmes
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support including English language support (EAL), learning support, university guidance counseling, and school psychologist services for social-emotional wellbeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted at top universities including Cambridge, Imperial College London, Columbia University, and Delft University of Technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SenevitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIS and the care home Senevita have been service learning partners since 2012. Multiple visits per year with service projects integrated into curriculum goals. Grade 5 students put on variety shows, Grade 6 organizes annual sports day, and Grade 8 students conduct interdisciplinary memoir projects interviewing residents.
• Nordic NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational network connecting educators from Scandinavia, Finland, and Baltic regions. VIS participates in annual educator conferences and hosts events. Focus on cultural proficiency frameworks, place-based learning, and professional development collaboration.
• Beauville ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatrical production company that collaborated with VIS for Grade 7 Lion King performance as part of Mini Week Without Walls. Students worked with the team for three days to learn lines, choreography, and singing parts.
• University of Evansville (Center for Innovation and Change)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Erin Lewis served as guest judge for VIS Changemaker Challenge 2026, providing valuable feedback and insightful encouragement for students to move forward with their social impact projects.
• Ball State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Jeff Spanke, Associate Professor of English and Director of English Education, served as guest judge for VIS Changemaker Challenge 2026, providing expert feedback to student projects.
• Maisto BankasminorOthersFood bank charity organization receiving donations from VIS Fun Run annual charity event. Long-term community partnership supporting food security initiatives.
• Odense Schools (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Nordplus project hosting VIS students for cultural exchange focusing on Song and Mythology of the Baltic Region, connecting students through shared traditions, folklore, and musical heritage.
• Hiiumaa Schools (Estonia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Nordplus project hosting VIS students for cultural exchange focusing on Song and Mythology of the Baltic Region, connecting students through shared traditions, folklore, and musical heritage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• American International School of Vilnius (AISV): Direct local competitor in Vilnius offering international K–12 education to expatriate and Lithuanian families. Operates in the same city, targets the same customer segments, and competes for the same limited pool of international-curriculum-seeking families.
• British School of Vilnius: Local Vilnius competitor offering British curriculum international education to a similar expat and affluent Lithuanian demographic. Directly competes for students seeking English-medium international education in the Vilnius market.
• Deutsche Schule Vilnius: German international school operating in Vilnius. While following a different national curriculum, it directly competes with VIS for the same expatriate and locally-affluent families seeking English-medium or alternative international education in Lithuania.

Regional players

• International School of Latvia (ISL): Riga-based IB-authorized international school serving the same Baltic expatriate and internationally-minded local community. Comparable in scale, curriculum (IB), and target customer, but operates in a different country.
• International School of Estonia (ISE): Tallinn-based IB international school serving expatriate families in the Baltic region. Comparable in mission, curriculum approach, and customer profile; competes for the same Nordic/Baltic expat talent pool.
• Riga International School: English-medium international school in Latvia offering IB programmes. Comparable as a Baltic regional peer serving internationally mobile families, though operates under a different host country regulatory regime.
• British International School of Riga: British curriculum school in Riga serving a similar international and local demographic. Comparable as a regional competitor in the Baltic international education market with similar customer segments.
• Copenhagen International School: Large IB-authorized international school in Denmark serving expatriate families. Comparable in IB curriculum and target customer (internationally mobile professionals), but operates at much larger scale in a more mature market.
• International School of Helsinki: IB-authorized international school in Helsinki serving a similar Northern European expatriate community. Comparable in curriculum and customer base, but located in a larger, more competitive Helsinki market.

Others

• Council of International Schools (CIS): Global accreditation body that grants VIS's international school accreditation. While not a competitor, CIS represents the industry ecosystem and standards framework that defines the international school category VIS competes within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VilniusInternationalSchool

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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