Pre-school Education
Children from birth up to the age of 6 (in certain cases up to the age of 5) are admitted to pre-school institutions (kindergartens). This is until they begin attending the pre-primary education group.
Education of pupils who come from foreign countries
Pupils who come from foreign countries are accepted into municipality schools across Lithuania.
How to submit an application?
Applications for admission to educational institutions in 24 municipalities for the 2026–2027 academic year must be submitted through the Centralised Admission Information System for Education Programmes (CPIS).
Applications are accepted from a date set by the respective municipality, but not earlier than 2 March 2026.
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FAQ
What is CPIS?
CPIS is a Centralised Information System for Admission to Education Programmes that ensures equal opportunities for everyone to access effective admission to education programmes services tailored to individual needs. The admission services follow a one-stop shop principle.
What purpose does CPIS serve?
The CPIS information system covers all stages of admission to educational programmes—from submitting an application to signing a study contract.
Who determines the admission procedure to educational institutions?
How to log in to the CPIS information system?
You can log in to the system in two ways:
1) by using the e-Government Gateway or
2) by accessing the invitation received via email, using your email address and password.
How are applications submitted to attend pre-school education institutions?
Applications for admission to general education institutions are submitted in accordance with the procedure established by the municipality.
In municipalities that are using CPIS, applications are submitted centrally through the CPIS system (you can log in here). In municipalities that do not yet use CPIS, applications are submitted according to the procedure set by the respective municipality.
You can check whether your municipality already uses CPIS here, or enquire directly with your municipal administration
What grants priority when admitting a child to a pre-school education institution?
The order of priority (priority criteria) may vary depending on the municipality, therefore it is advisable to check the specific procedural guidelines on your municipality’s website.