The Upper School Programme is designed as a rigorous and challenging English language curriculum for international and Lithuanian students. The VIS Upper School curriculum is comprised of two programmes: Grades 6 - 10 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Grades 11 and 12 are comprised of Cambridge International Assessment Examinations
AS/A Level programme. For more information: Please refer to the VIS Programme of Studies.
Highlights of the programme
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2018 is the first graduating class of 12th graders from VIS
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VIS promotes inclusive admissions practices
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All students are required to complete 24-28 courses to be eligible for VIS Diploma
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All students are required to complete 4 years of English
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VIS grade 9-10 IB MYP offerings include: MYP Sciences (integrated biology, chemistry & physics); MYP Arts (Visual & Expressive); MYP Individuals & Societies (history, geography, business & economics).
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All 11-12 grade students are expected to complete 3 A-Level Cambridge International courses
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All mother tongue students are required to take Lithuanian Language & Literature as well as successfully sit the Lithuanian National Exam for Language and Literature
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All 10th grade students complete a Personal Project (MYP framework)
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Cambridge International AS/A Level course offerings began in the 2016-17 school year. As for 2023 - 2024 these include: Computer Science, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Business and History
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Flexible pathways to learning options include: online AS & A Level courses; credit recovery
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Throughout grades 9-12 VIS ensures a consistent emphasis on MYP framework ATL’s to ensure life, university, work ready students
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VIS is proud of an integrated service learning programme
