Middle School
Vilnius & Kaunas
We were the first in Lithuania to begin education in context, and we systematically and holistically educate according to the principles of contextual education developed by Austėja Landsbergienė, PhD.
THE CHILD
At the center of the educational process is always the child. We teach the child, not the subjects. The educational process is tailored to each child’s needs and is planned according to the context of the child’s environment and developmental stage.
EDUCATORS: parents, teachers, specialists, and the environment. All the people who help the child grow, and the environment in which they grow, shape the child’s outlook, provide numerous opportunities for development, and set high expectations.
COMPETENCIES
Competencies are skills that help children become successful in a future full of changes and challenges. We focus on developing: character, adaptability, digital literacy, global thinking, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the ability to think innovatively.
DEVELOPING ACTIVITIES
We develop competencies systematically, creatively, and playfully through interconnected activities, providing the child the opportunity to explore and express themselves in various fields and learn through active engagement.
Since the 2022-2023 academic year, the school’s contextual education programme has been supplemented with financial literacy and entrepreneurship education components. Depending on their developmental stage, students learn about business and economics, vocational training, study economics through play, and acquire the basics of entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
The programme also includes debate and public speaking training, based on a unique formal education programme. Debates become a part of formal education, enhancing students’ communication, public speaking, debating, and argumentation skills. To ensure continuity in high school, debates are taught in English in higher grades.
- Natural Sciences / World Studies
- Mathematics / Information Technology
- Foreign Languages
We follow the Lithuanian primary education curriculum. We place special emphasis on the goal of “teaching how to learn,” so students not only learn the subject matter but also the methods of learning itself.
We explore the environment through discussions, raising questions, experiences, and creativity. Contextual education emphasizes a holistic approach to understanding world phenomena, which radically differs from teaching isolated facts.
We learn not through individual lessons, but through themes. We thoroughly discuss the same topic in mathematics, Lithuanian language, world studies, music, and even physical education classes. This helps students better internalize the knowledge, which they can more effectively apply and use in real life.
We connect different subjects into a unified whole. This allows us to choose broad themes that cover most disciplines. By learning this way, children learn to compare, analyze, generalize, develop a broader perspective on phenomena, and think critically.
We apply active learning methods: engaging lectures, reading, interviews, class and group discussions, independent work in small groups, experiential exercises, brainstorming, self-directed learning, and many others. By learning this way, children more easily solidify information, acquire knowledge and skills to think critically, and apply their knowledge in both familiar and unexpected situations.
We foster relationships between children and adults based on mutual respect. The core principle of positive discipline is to educate and guide through encouragement, not punishment.
Values are the foundation of the Queen Morta School community. We nurture creative, respectful, brave, strong, and compassionate individuals.
We develop critical thinking so that children are able to think critically, analyze and evaluate situations from multiple perspectives, and choose a reasoned position on any issue.
We were the first to introduce “Junior Achievement” lessons at all educational levels — we teach entrepreneurship from the first grade through to graduation.
We educate everywhere: in the classroom, in the yard, in parks, in museums, on field trips, and in the virtual space.
We are the first in Lithuania to include debate and public speaking lessons in the formal education curriculum starting from the 2022/2023 academic year.
Karalienes Mortos mokykla is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Karalienes Mortos mokykla believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
Queen Morta School has been granted Cambridge school status, which obliges the school to ensure compliance with established requirements and standards, guaranteeing an education quality that meets Cambridge standards.
Queen Morta Private Secondary School invites children aged 11 to 14, from fifth to ninth grade, to study. We educate not only according to the National General Education Curriculum but also according to the teaching standards set by the International Cambridge Programme (Cambridge Secondary). The unique Cambridge programme has been developed in collaboration with internationally recognized education experts and leading universities worldwide. Queen Morta Private Secondary School guarantees education quality that meets Cambridge standards and ensures the implementation of scientifically validated requirements.
The Cambridge educational programmes have clear guidelines, established standards, and an assessment system. Teachers are provided with comprehensive materials to effectively plan and implement the Cambridge programmes in English, mathematics, and science. The programme is designed so that teachers can take into account both the strengths and weaknesses of individual students and the whole class.
The achievement assessment standards ensure that students’ performance results are reliable and objective, meeting global standards. Internationally recognized tests are used to measure achievements, which provides additional confidence to parents regarding the objectivity and reliability of the assessments. The school offers two assessment options — the Cambridge Progress Checker progress tests and the Cambridge Checkpoint exam. Upon completing fifth grade, our students take the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams in English, mathematics, and science. Students who pass the exams are awarded international certificates.
Cambridge continually improves its educational programmes, updating supporting materials for teachers twice a year. It regularly organizes international education conferences, and teachers and school leaders consistently enhance their skills, sharing their practices and knowledge with other Cambridge schools worldwide.
As part of the international Cambridge educational community, Queen Morta School collaborates closely with international education professionals and leaders, receiving comprehensive support in integrating educational programmes, bilingual practices, and daily operations. This includes developing curricula, assessment systems, ensuring teacher qualifications, setting up classrooms (learning environments), and benefiting from best practices and ideas from other Cambridge schools, teachers, and students worldwide.
Cambridge students are confident, responsible, reflective, open to innovation, and actively engaged in various activities — prepared to successfully face the challenges of the ever-changing modern world. Leading global universities and employers recognize and value the Cambridge qualification as an assessment of academic abilities. As a result, students who graduate from such schools find it easier to gain admission to internationally recognized universities.
A school that children want to attend
We aim not only to teach but also to instill a desire for lifelong learning in children. The desire to learn and grow is encoded in every child’s DNA, so our task is to encourage this desire and create an environment where a child would want to return every day.
Unifying philosophy
We believe that by nurturing children and educating teachers, parents, and society, we are realizing the vision of a better world.
Civic engagement
All classes at Queen Morta School are named after prominent historical figures from Lithuania. We actively celebrate national holidays and, every Monday during homeroom time, we sing the national anthem together.
International context
In our classrooms, we discuss current global events and create projects about representatives of various international organizations or individuals who have changed history — those who fought for equal rights, freedom of speech, democracy, and more.
Social projects
We organize conferences on topics such as education and development, promoting girls’ leadership, and the education of children with special needs.
Experiential learning
We enrich all topics with field trips, project-based tasks, and experiments. Children learn through experiences.
Continuous change and development
The world is changing. We change along with it. Constantly and inevitably.
Reading books
We read every day! We help children choose what truly interests them, is useful, and makes the reading process effective. Everything we read is discussed afterward! The key is not to read mechanically, but to understand, analyze, and discuss.
No bullying zone
Bullying is a taboo in our school. A no-bullying zone operates throughout the entire school. The school’s educators and psychologists regularly talk to the children about the harm that physical and emotional violence causes to a person.
Emotional education
It is the ability to manage one’s feelings. It is important to us not only to provide the child with knowledge but also to constantly develop their emotional intelligence and teach them how to adapt well to a world that is not always friendly.
Teacher Academy
All of our educators constantly stay updated on the latest research and participate in the internal “Teacher Academy” – ongoing professional development sessions that take place periodically.
We care for the environment
We sort waste and conserve natural resources. Together with the community, we organize a Flea Market, where we sell or donate unwanted but still useful items, thus reducing excessive consumption.
Try out the school! Register for an individual meeting, where you will have the opportunity to interact directly with the Queen Morta School team.
We understand that when choosing a school, not only its students’ achievements in education are important, but also its values and philosophy. That’s why we invite you to personally get acquainted with everything, discuss the key principles, and see if Queen Morta School is the right fit for you and your child.
