Changes introduced in Vilnius regarding school admission procedures. But this will not affect the Belarusian gymnasium
Changes to the admission rules for Vilnius schools will not prevent children from non-EU countries who have the right to temporary or permanent residence in Lithuania from entering the Francis Skaryna Gymnasium in the 2027-2028 academic year. This was confirmed by the Vilnius City Municipality in an official response to an appeal by the Association of Belarusian Parents in Lithuania.
In August 2026, the Vilnius City Council introduced further changes to the procedure for admitting children to schools. The new wording of one of the points caused concern among Belarusian parents, as questions arose whether this would complicate the admission to the gymnasium for children without Lithuanian citizenship.
To clarify how the new rules would be applied, the Association of Belarusian Parents in Lithuania sent an appeal to the municipality on October 2.
In the response received on November 9, the municipality confirmed that the changes would not negatively affect the admission of children from non-EU countries, who have the right to temporary or permanent residence in Lithuania, to the Belarusian gymnasium. Also, children currently attending the preparatory group at the gymnasium will be able to apply for admission to the first grades.
Additionally, the municipality stated its commitment to ensuring the continuous operation of the educational institution, combining integration and instruction in the state Lithuanian language with the opportunity to study the Belarusian language and preserve Belarusian identity.
The association welcomed these clarifications and thanked the Vilnius Municipality for its response. The official confirmation will allow Belarusian families to plan their children's education with greater confidence.
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