The American International School of Vilnius is an independent, co-educational day school that provides educational services for students from the ages of 2 to 18. The school was founded in 1993 and is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association. Unfortunately, this school’s website is a bit lite on the information for prospective teachers.
There are 195 students that represent over 20 countries studying at AISV.
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The school’s mission is to give students a safe educational setting where they can develop their academic and personal knowledge and understanding as well as a respect for diversity.
Facilities
The school campus is located in Vilnius on a hill overlooking the Neris River Valley. Facilities include 15 classrooms, a computer lab, a library with over 9,000 volumes, a gym, a soccer field and a playground.
Curriculum
AISV uses an American fusion curriculum that is similar to those used in the United States except modified for a large ELL and international student population. AISV has three sections: Pre-School, Elementary School and Upper School. The curriculum includes the usual specialist subjects like art, PE, French, music, computer literacy and Lithuanian in addition to the usual core subjects. High School students take a college preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses. Students in Grade 11 and Grade 12 may take the SAT tests.
Extracurricular Activities
The school offers a range of activities that include girl scouts, boy scouts, computer club, music, arts and crafts, student council, soccer, cricket and more. Activities are sponsored by teachers, parents, and community members.
Technology
Computer classes are part of the regular curriculum. The computers in the classrooms and lab all have internet access.
Professional Development
No information is available on PD.
Employment
AISV is one of those schools with an absolutely terrible employment page. While job openings are listed on the school website, there is no other information about the employment process, salaries or benefits.
About Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and a Central European city with a long history that lies along the banks of the Neris River. The city has a population of around 600,000. The climate is classified as humid continental with hot summers and cold winters. Vilnius is a major financial center of the Baltic states. The Old Town of Vilnius is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Vilnius has an active nightlife scene with plenty of good restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes. The local vodka is reputed to be quite good.
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