The American International School of Vilnius

Investing in Safety: 550+ Hours of Risk Management Training! 🛡️

At AISV, student safety and well-being are our top priorities. To ensure our off-campus and experiential learning trips maintain the highest standards, our team recently participated in intensive training with Viristar!

Here is a look at our community’s dedication by the numbers:

55 Years of Expertise: Led by Viristar Director Jeff Baierlein and Program Manager Annie Linhart.

550.5 Total Hours: Dedicated by 44 staffulty members and 6 senior leaders to master proactive risk management.

3-Year Certification: Earned by our team to safely prevent, mitigate, and manage incidents on future student adventures.

By continuously sharpening our skills, we ensure our students can explore, learn, and grow safely! 🌍✨

Big News for the AISV Community!

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Doug Woodward has been appointed as our new Upper School Principal, starting in August 2027! 🏫✨

Doug brings over 25 years of international education experience, joining us from the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL). Known for his collaborative leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to student and teacher growth, Doug is the perfect leader to guide AISV into its next exciting chapter.

🔄 Transition Plans for 2026–2027: To ensure a seamless transition over the coming school year, we are incredibly grateful to our leadership team members who are stepping into interim roles:

Matt Stocking will serve as Interim Upper School Principal.

Diana Arya will step into the role of Interim Diploma Programme Coordinator.

Please join us in giving a warm AISV welcome to Doug, and extending a huge thank you to Matt and Diana for their leadership during this transition year! 💙

Yesterday, the American International School of Vilnius marked a significant milestone with a ceremony celebrating 99 years forward - the extension of our lease agreement.

The event was honored by the presence of the Speaker of the Seimas Juozas Olekas, who presented a verbal note to AISV Director Dr. Amanda Sunderman, alongside Vilnius Mayor .benkunskas and U.S. Ambassador Kara C. McDonald.

This paves the way for high-value, long-term investments in our infrastructure, beginning with a first-phase campus reconstruction next year. As a non-profit organization successfully operating for 33 years, AISV remains dedicated to providing top-tier, accredited international education.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration!

Nuoširdus ačiū! 🧡

Didelis ir šiltas ačiū vaikučiams iš Tarptautinės Amerikos mokyklos Vilniuje, kurie pardavinėdami limonadus ir sausainius surinko net 400 € mūsų uodegytėms! 😮

Jūsų gerumas, iniciatyva ir noras padėti yra be galo brangūs. Ačiū, kad mokote mus visus, jog net maži darbai gali virsti didele pagalba. 🐶🐱

At American International School of Vilnius, we believe science becomes most meaningful when students can connect it to the real world around them.

As part of a science research and model-building project designed by our science teacher, Doctor Vaida, Grade 6 students explored the lives and achievements of influential scientists and innovators. Alongside globally known figures such as Albert Einstein and Marie Curie, students also had the opportunity to discover outstanding Lithuanian innovators shaping science and technology today.

One student, Tadas, became deeply engaged while researching the Vizbaras brothers and Lithuanian laser technology. What began as a classroom assignment quickly turned into something much bigger. Through curiosity, persistence, and creativity, Tadas continued developing his research and building detailed models inspired by the technologies he was studying.

After seeing his work, the team at BROLIS Semiconductors invited Tadas to visit their company and meet the Vizbaras brothers in person. During the visit, he had the opportunity to learn more about advanced technologies, innovation, and the journey behind one of Lithuania’s leading high-tech companies.

Experiences like this remind us how powerful education can be when learning extends beyond the classroom. We are proud of Tadas for his curiosity and dedication, and grateful to his family and the team at BROLIS Semiconductors for supporting a young learner’s passion for science.

Sometimes a school project becomes much more than an assignment. Sometimes it becomes inspiration.