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Lithuania homeschool checklist
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, annual
- 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
Subjects and hours
- Instruction: Must follow state curriculum; school provides textbooks and non-formal education access.
Records to keep
- Records: Parents log achievements in electronic diaries every two weeks.
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Annual exams; failure in two consecutive attempts requires return to regular school.
- Assessment: Twice yearly by professional teachers from designated school, including socialization checks.
Deadlines
- Annual Declaration: end of May
- Municipal School List Publication: June 15
- Bi-weekly Diary Entries: every two weeks
- Twice-Yearly Assessments: twice per school year
Contacts and official sources
- Lithuanian Homeschool Association (advocacy organization with implementation timeline) (hslda.org/post/lithuania)
- Lithuanian Government Home Education Implementation (May 20, 2020) (hslda.org/post/lithuanian-government-finally-implements-home-education)
- LRT News: Lithuania Greenlights Home-Schooling (Cabinet approval and rules) (www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1180611/lithuania-greenlights-home-schooling)