Programme of Education VIS is an authorised International Baccalaureate ( www.ibo.org) World School. Currently, VIS follows the theme based units outlined in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) which encourages social and emotional development, active exploration of one’s environment, creative expression, and fun! Primary School Currently, VIS offers primary school classes from the age of 5 (Kindergarten) through Grade 4. The primary school program of study includes the following subjects: - English Literacy
- Lithuanian Language
- Math
- Unit of Inquiry (an integrated approach to science and social studies)
- Information Technologies
- Art
- Music
- Chess
- Physical Education
Middle school In Year 2010/2011, we have Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. Language of Instruction Vilnius International School offers a bilingual education. The primary language of instruction at VIS is English; however, many of our teachers are bilingual. Other languages spoke by VIS teaching staff include Russian, Polish, Spanish, Finnish, German, and Danish. We actively provide support to non-English speakers. VIS does not utilize an immersion approach which denies children use of their native language, rather we use their first language to engage and support learners until they are comfortable enough in their classroom environment to take greater risks in English language use. Lithuanian Language Instruction Lithuanian language instruction is offered to children from the first grade. Native speakers are using resources recommended by the Ministry of Education. Non-native speakers follow a separate curriculum that focuses on development of verbal competencies. In the schoolhouse, we have the heart of the whole society. – Henry Golden |
