Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
75 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Lithuanian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
75% Lithuanian |
| Native English and Lithuanian speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Lithuanian |
We are bilingual and teach Lithuanian and English as first languages |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
7 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Every child brings a device for class use from grades 1-12 |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our values are generally Christian but we dont practice any religious ceremonioes. We educate about Christian western heritage and values. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We see diversity of religions as an opportunity to educate and to practice tolerance and diversity values. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
West Australian ATAR Examinations and Lithuanian State language Examinations |
| Results in these examinations |
Our first cohort of Year 12 are this year. The majority of our students passed Year 11 exams. last year. All our strudents passed Lithuanian Language exams in Year 11. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. There is little homework in Primary years and is mostly reading. In High School students are given increasing amounts of work to be done independently at home to prepare them for Year 11 and 12 and in the future university. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
In grade 7 students have a couple of hours homework each week up to Year 12 who have 3 hours a day average over 5 days of the week. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our first cohort of Year 12 is 2025-2026. 90% of students plan to attend university/college here or abroad. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we use the West Australian curriculum materials called ABLEWA which adjusts the curriculum for students needing a individual pprogramme. We maintain all students within normal classes as our class sizes are very small and we believe that integration is an important outcome for all students. |
| Learning support offered |
We maintain all students within normal classes as our class sizes are very small and we believe that integration is an important outcome for all students. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students are able to advance through grades according to their ability rather than their age. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
One of our two Co-Principals is a qualified psychologist and provides the support to teachers, students and parents as needed. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We screen and assess students by interview and by having students attend a day at school to participate in normal classes. |
| Waiting list |
Not currently |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We enrol students throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, on a case by case basis. |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
3.15pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students may enter the school under the supervision of staff beginning at 8.00am nd we supervise students until 4.00pm |
| School bus service available |
No we have public city bus station within 50 meters of the door |
| School provided lunches |
Yes we feed students breakfast at 10.00am and lunch at 12.30pm |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
A variety of special menus can be ordered to suit dietary needs. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Languages classes for Lithuanian beginners and Art Master classes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education and Health classes are 3 periods each week for grades 1-10. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We are too small to offer sporting teams but students join community clubs to meet this need. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library (Fiction) and Science lab. We are in the centre of the city and older students can access the city in free time. In class time we use the city - its fstivals, street activities, museums, historical sites and theatres as an extended classroom. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a large exercise room in the building and we use the Municipal parks and sporting facilities such as Baltas tiltas. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school is preparing students living in Lithuania (regardless of nationality) to be fluent in both Lithuanian and English languages so that they can be successful within Lithuania or abroad in tertiary studies or in employment. Our students follow a unique combination of the English Australian curriculum with Lithuanian Language and culture - developing skills and competencies as bilingual students in Mathematics, Business, Computer Science and Psychology. An affordable international programme for Lithuanian and international students who are looking to increase their choices both here and abroad. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Modern research based pedagogy which seeks to develop the skills and competencies of creative independent thinkers who know how to organise and manage their own learning. We are growing young men and women to live ethically and responsibly, initiate projects and work well in groups. |