Virtual school for the Lithuanians around the world

If you live and raise your children abroad, you often ask yourself the question – how to effectively and interestingly teach your children the Lithuanian language? And if you are thinking about returning to Lithuania someday, how can you help your children adapt to school more easily? Young Lithuanian pedagogues have found a great solution – it’s a virtual school for Lithuanians around the world!

Virtual school “Know. Learn. Improve” is a great decision for the Lithuanians of the world, which the Lithuanian community of the world, including us, has been waiting for a long time. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the Lithuanian language in a high-quality way, no matter where you live – studies take place through the ZOOM platform on your computer, tablet or phone.

The founder of this virtual school, Simona Kaunienė, emphasizes that the goal of the school is to create a dynamic environment where Lithuanians around the world would find inspiration, desire, and motivation to learn the Lithuanian language or even mathematics.

Yes, math too! Because in this school, children will not only be able to develop the Lithuanian language, but also math skills in Lithuanian or English. In the virtual school “Know. Learn. Improve” Lithuanians around the world can learn mathematics according to the common curricula of primary education in Lithuania and the United Kingdom.

It is also important that this school and its program are recognized and approved by official Lithuanian institutions. Virtual school “Know. Learn. Improve” was officially registered in the Register of Educational and Scientific Institutions since 2020 and it conducts an integrated program of Lithuanian education worldwide. Students have the opportunity to be officially registered in the Student Register! So, if you are considering returning and sending your children to school in Lithuania, studies in this virtual school will help compare their knowledge of the Lithuanian language with that of their peers in Lithuanian schools.

How does the “Know. Learn. Improve” school work?

Children of all ages can be registered for virtual education, from the youngest to the oldest – the virtual school accepts children from 2 to 14 years old.
During the lesson, children create, play, sing, draw and communicate with other Lithuanians around the world.

Lessons in the virtual school take place according to a professionally organized and adapted program – the material consists of:

• improving grammatical skills,
• development of coherent language,
• listening training,
• vocabulary development,
• reading and writing skills, according to the child’s age and Lithuanian language level.

The head of the school, Simona, assures that there is no place for boring teaching in this space – pedagogues use the most advanced technologies in order to create visual, interactive lesson materials, modern methods so that children are motivated to get to know the language, learn it and improve.

In order for learning to take place smoothly and according to possibilities, groups are formed according to age and progress:

• Preschool education from 2 to 4 years (duration – 30 min.)
• Preschool education from 5-years-old (duration – 45 min.)

1. Level I: Children do not speak and hardly understand Lithuanian.
2. Level II: Children understand Lithuanian and are able to use everyday words in their own language.

• Primary education in Lithuanian language and mathematics (duration 45 min.) grades 1-4
• Lithuanian language courses for adults whose native language is English (duration 45 min.)

How does this teaching method work?

• Lessons are held live on the Zoom platform by connecting with a tablet, computer or phone.
• Lessons are held once a week.
• You will receive login details and other information by e-mail after completing the registration form.
• You need to have: notebook, pen and colored pencils.
• Learning materials are shared after each lesson.
• Homework is assigned every week, which children do independently without the help of their parents.
• Lessons are interactive: students watch, listen, discuss and do tasks.
• If a lesson is missed, it is not removed, but the structural part of the learning material is shared with parents.

TOP10 indicators of educational quality, which makes this virtual school the coolest for Lithuanians in the world:

1. Although the lessons are conducted online, they take place in real time and ensure high interactivity, student involvement, and discussions. Time is not wasted only on settling the topic, and parents do not have to become teachers or educational organizers either.
2. The children study according to the integrated program of Lithuanian education, so when the children go to Lithuania, they will adapt perfectly and will have the relevant knowledge and skills.
3. Classes are conducted by qualified teachers with higher education. Educators participate in Lithuanian studies in Lithuania.
4. Free video consultations are provided for parents to familiarize themselves with the learning system, the structure of the lesson, and specialists answer the questions that are important to them.
5. Assessment of student progress at the end of each semester.
6. Individual meetings of parents with the head of the virtual school, Simona Kauniene.
7. The child’s progress and next steps are discussed.
8. During the program, there is a “Curious Club”, adored by all children, where children have free educational activities and meetings with guests from all over the world.
9. Lessons are held once a week, so they do not complicate the child’s daily routine.
10. Advanced mathematics teaching, integrating the general curricula of both Lithuania and the United Kingdom.

What do you get when you sign up now?

2023 autumn semester plan (package):

• 13 Lithuanian language or mathematics lessons;
• Electronic textbooks for students of grades 1-4;
• Curious Club – interesting and interactive educational activities;
• Assessment of progress. Assigning and checking homework;
• Consultations with the head of the virtual school, Simona Kauniene.

By the way, this school is not only for children who want to learn the language, but also for adults. So if e.g. the child’s father is a foreigner and would like to learn the language, or you know foreigners who are preparing to work or live in Lithuania – this virtual school gives them the opportunity to learn quality from home, wherever you live.

Well, from the very beginning, if there are parents and their children who want or are just considering to register, a FREE consultation is provided, during which specialists check the child’s knowledge and discuss the learning plan. Duration: 15-20 min.

Contacts of the virtual school “Know. Learn. Improve”.

• Follow Meet.Learn.Develop on the Facebook platform
• Follow Meet.Learn.Develop on the Instagram platform
• Search for more information on the website
• Call :+44 7453 286550
• Write an e-mail letter: sk@virtualimokykla.com
• Register for the fall semester

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