Homeschooling in Lithuania
Legal since 2020 with school registration and inspections.
Homeschooling became legal in Lithuania through 2019 amendments to the Law on Education, Article 31(1), allowing family education (mokymasis seimoje). Families must obtain authorization from a cooperating school, submit requests to municipal or state schools, and undergo inspections of educational conditions. The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport oversees implementation with procedures approved in 2020.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
annual
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Homeschooling legalized December 2019 after 3-hour parliamentary conference: 75 voted in favor, 0 against, 7 abstained.
- Implementation procedures finalized May 20, 2020; homeschooling began September 2020.
- Parents must sign agreement with school designated by municipality or directly with non-governmental/state schools.
- State curriculum compliance is mandatory.
- Designated schools must provide textbooks, counseling, and social-emotional competency programs.
- Professional teacher assessments occur twice yearly; parents log achievements in electronic diaries every two weeks.
- Annual declaration required by end of May each year.
- Failure in annual exams in two attempts triggers mandatory return to regular school attendance.
- Approximately 200 children (including 100 pre-school age) estimated eligible as of 2020; homeschooling remains obscure in practice.
Filing Requirements
What to file
Annual Declaration
When
end of May
Where
Designated school
How to submit
In person or mail
What to include
- • Student progress confirmation and curriculum compliance
Submitted to cooperating school by end of May each year.
How to Get Started
- 1
Submit request to municipal administration or directly to eligible school by June 15 list publication.
- 2
Sign agreement with designated school.
- 3
Undergo inspection of home educational conditions.
- 4
Begin in September with state curriculum.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Legal pathway with school support
- ✓Clear implementation rules since 2020
Cons
- •High regulation including inspections
- •Limited uptake with ~200 eligible children
Questions about homeschooling in Lithuania
How do I start homeschooling in Lithuania?
Submit a request to your municipal administration or directly to an eligible school, sign an agreement, and pass a home conditions inspection. Schools are listed by municipalities by June 15.
What curriculum must I follow?
The state curriculum is mandatory; your designated school provides textbooks and ensures compliance.
What happens if my child fails exams?
Failure in two consecutive annual exam attempts requires mandatory return to regular school attendance.
Do I need teaching qualifications?
No formal qualifications are required for parents.
How is progress monitored?
Twice-yearly teacher assessments, bi-weekly electronic diary entries by parents, and annual exams.
Can I homeschool through high school?
Yes, up to age 18, with diploma issued by the cooperating school upon completion.
What are the annual requirements?
Submit declaration by end of May and maintain diary entries every two weeks.
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · LT homeschool law guide