Overview

For students needing to advance their English language skills, SMK offers English Foundation Programme. The duration of the programme is one or, if needed, two semesters. After completing the programme you will bring your language level to the upper intermediate level which is required to study at SMK. The programme is available every semester starting Fall and Spring and is delivered full time.

Programme Structure

The program consists of 12 academic hours per week plus various independent and group projects in order to help students better prepare for university studies.

Program encompasses these subjects:

- English Reading and Analysis;- Basics of English Grammar;- English Listening and Understanding;- Public Speaking;

- Besides the English language, students are also able to attend various classes offered at SMK which could help to decide what to study at the university level.

SMK also organizes various cultural activities for students to know Vilnius and Lithuania better.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

10

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55

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

4

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vilnius, Lithuania

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 3 other preparation in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Lithuania

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

The eligibility for the English Foundation program is decided based on the Bachelor’s degree choice in SMK after completing the language program.

The acceptable study gap is 7 years.

After submitting an application, you will be invited to a short motivational interview for us to determine your English-level skills and motivations for studies.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

10

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

55

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

42

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

4

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please, keep in mind that in order to be accepted for the English Foundation course, you also need to be eligible for studies of a Bachelor’s degree afterward.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Please, find country-specific requirements for the documents here.

Technological requirements

Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2800 EUR / year

≈ 2800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2800 EUR / year

≈ 2800 EUR / year

Living costs

Vilnius

Lithuania

490 - 856 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Technological requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Vilnius

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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