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Number of students |
560 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 |
Most common nationality |
Lithuanian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
70%-30% |
Native French speaking teachers |
Yes, but not all. |
Language support for students not fluent in French |
LIFV welcomes pupils from 2 to 5 years old without distinction of nationality or language in French maternelle nursery school. Children learn the French language by immersion method.
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Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Lithuanian |
Max. number of students per class |
26 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
Baccalauréat général
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Personalized assistance is provided according to a personal plan for each student in difficulty according to need (learning difficulties, health problems, special needs, or disability). |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August 31 |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:00 or 8:30 depending on the grade level |
School finish time |
Kindergarten and Primary: 15:00
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Supervised care before/after school |
In the morning from 7:30 am to 8:20 am
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes: lunch and afternoon snack (for Nursery and Elementary school) |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. The individualized menu can be created according to studentàs needs. |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
LIFV offers many clubs and activities. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Lycée International Français de Vilnius is the only international school in the capital of Lithuania where the learning process is organized in French: a global language of diplomacy, spoken in five continents. The entire French education is accessible in Vilnius, from preschool to high school, with focus on linguistic diversity. |
Teaching approach of the school |
LIFV promotes humanistic values and educates citizens of the world of tomorrow: intellectuals and polyglots open to dialogue, capable to discuss and think critically. |