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Lower secondary education at Erudito Lyceum (Grades 5-8)

Our advanced teaching methods provide children with opportunities to test and apply knowledge in real-world settings.

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About the program

An opportunity to apply theory to real-life challenges of the era

Learn Lithuanian in national classes or English in international classes. Students develop entrepreneurial and technological literacy skills with guidance from experienced teachers from around the world. We learn by developing projects and solving real-life challenges using contextual, experiential, and integrated learning methods.

Why choose us?

Development of future skills

Education programmes that combine academic knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for challenges of the future.

Teachers with global practical experience

Our local and international teachers combine theory with significant practical experience in business and science.

Learn through practical project work

Students work in teams, collaborating on projects with our institutional partners to tackle real-world challenges.

Program features

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Entrepreneurship start in 5th grade

Students from 5th grade onwards develop the ability to spot opportunities, take initiative and responsibly take risks, thus preparing them to operate successfully in an ever-changing world.

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Developing critical and creative thinking

We develop the ability not only to absorb facts, but also to interpret, analyze and apply them. Students learn to argue their opinions, create, solve problems and take responsibility for the results.

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Expert Team

Each teacher has specialized knowledge in their subject area and is constantly improving their competencies in the Eruditos Teacher Development Academy (EMTA), a special training program for teachers. Thinking skills-building methods and an international team of experienced teachers allow for continuous sharing and improvement of pedagogical practices.

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Exceptional focus on individual growth

Students receive additional teacher consultations once a week. In addition, students create their own personal growth plans, developing a sense of responsibility, independence, and the ability to achieve their goals.

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Fresh food every day

Balanced and freshly prepared seasonal food every day on site. Gian Luca Demarko ensures a variety of flavors and the development of food culture.

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Child Welfare

The child welfare team consists of psychologists, speech therapists and special educators who ensure the psychological well-being of children.

Essential educational principles

We are guided by the goal of nurturing a well-rounded individual. Our aim is to integrate knowledge, values, and skills necessary for a rapidly changing world.

Students of Eruditas Lyceum

We organize education by actively engaging students in the learning process, fostering their independence and ability to argue effectively in discussions.

 

We believe that a student’s motivation is driven by their engagement, the development of personal viewpoints, and the ability to share these with others while working in a team.

 

Active learning is based on team projects and game-based methods, promoting collaboration, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.

Project-based learning is a research-based method focused on student independence and responsibility in solving relevant real-world problems. It encourages deep learning, critical thinking, and active participation in education.

 

Project-based learning creates opportunities to integrate various subjects, eliminates artificial separations between disciplines, fosters a holistic understanding of the world, and teaches how to solve unique, complex, and multifaceted tasks.

 

This method fosters collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity, reflecting the modern world where the careers of most future professionals will involve implementing interconnected projects rather than performing routine tasks.

“Learning without thought is meaningless. Thought without learning is harmful.” – Confucius

 

We place special emphasis on developing thinking skills, demonstrating that merely knowing facts is meaningless — meaning is created through the application of knowledge and creativity.

 

We involve the entire lyceum community in learning effective, critical, and creative thinking. These skills and techniques are applied collaboratively to develop an effective curriculum and meaningful activities.

 

Developing thinking skills is a fundamental requirement for people to compete in an artificial intelligence world; therefore, we nurture creators who think outside the box.

Entrepreneurship education involves developing students’ abilities to analyze opportunities, generate ideas, create projects to implement those ideas, and work effectively in teams by distributing tasks and achieving a shared outcome.

 

Everything learned in the classroom has real-life counterparts. Students analyze the financial and social activities of actual companies and organizations. By analyzing these companies, students identify problems and discover solutions, transforming them into value-creating opportunities.

 

We shape experiential education based on the 7 skills identified by Dr. Tony Wagner, a professor at Harvard University. Properly developed entrepreneurial skills enable better knowledge acquisition, understanding of their meaning and application possibilities, integration of different knowledge, and creation of new ideas through collaboration and joint action.

Admission to lower secondary classes (Grades 5-8)

Join the Erudito Lyceum community and discover quality education in Kaunas and Vilnius.

Daily schedule

Get to know the school’s daily schedule. Children learn through experience by exploring the world in practical and active ways.

Students of Eruditas Lyceum

8:30 – 15:00

Lessons

3 integrated content lessons of 90 minutes each and one integrated content lesson of 45 minutes, in a flexible schedule with 2 short breaks and 1 long break.

10:00 – 10:15 Snacks and outdoor free time
11:45 – 12:00 Break
13:30 – 14:15 Lunch
Students of Eruditas Lyceum

15:00 – 18:00

After-school activities

Consultations with teachers (optional, free of charge) or a chosen extracurricular artistic or physical activity (optional, paid).

A Day at Erudito Lyceum

The Lyceum really helped me to develop as a person, find new friends, gain self-confidence and start thinking outside the box. I believe that the knowledge I gained here will help me when studying across the Atlantic. The values I acquired at the Erudito Lyceum, which are instilled daily, will help me adapt more easily to the new environment, culture and lifestyle in the United States.

Kristupas Daumantas

Kristupas Daumantas

Former “Erudito” Lyceum student, continuing studies in the USA

We were looking for a school for our children that offers an open and modern approach to education—one that balances academic achievement with a strong focus on nurturing their developing personalities, general skills, and inner qualities. We really appreciated the founders’ approach to building the teaching team, aiming to bring together truly passionate professionals with prior experience. The teaching staff is truly wonderful! It was also very important for us that Erudito Lyceum is located in the city center, which solved many of our family’s logistical challenges and saved a significant amount of daily time—time we can now spend on other favorite activities, longer dinners, and quality family moments together.

Eruditas Lyceum students with their family

Jotautai

The Erudito Lyceum family

The international summer camp of “Erudito” Lyceum in the USA was an extraordinary experience that inspired me. It was fun to meet new friends and build strong bonds of community. By participating in various activities and challenges, I not only gained new skills but also learned to trust myself more. The camp accelerated my personal growth, allowing me to discover my strengths and creativity!

Beatričė Baltaduonytė

Beatričė Baltaduonytė

Student at the main school of “Erudito” Lyceum

Eruditas Lyceum classroom

Learning environment

A modern and ergonomic learning environment ensures children’s emotional well-being, and encourages creativity and physical activity.

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Our team

We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to inspiring, nurturing, and supporting each student’s success and personal growth.

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