Case Study
British School of Vilnius, Lithuania
IGCSE German Support
The British School of Vilnius, an international school in Lithuania was founded in 2019.
In September 2023, with a growing curriculum and an expanding student body, the school was looking for a specialist tutor to support a student preparing for the IGCSE German exam, either under the CIE or Edexcel specification.
The school required a flexible and high-quality solution that could integrate seamlessly into their existing timetable and learning platform. They were also looking for a tutor who could provide structured lessons, set regular homework, and contribute to reporting and assessment in line with school expectations.
Keystone worked closely with the school to understand their requirements and matched them with experienced German tutor, Alex D. Alex was able to offer the requested three hours per week across the school’s designated time slots — Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings — and deliver engaging lessons via Google Meet, as set up by the school.
The student received consistent, high-quality IGCSE German support, with lessons tailored to their level and exam board preference. Homework, assessments, and reports are aligned with the school’s internal systems, ensuring clear communication and ongoing academic tracking.
The British School of Vilnius was able to extend its curriculum offering through Keystone’s tailored tuition, supporting its mission to provide a high standard of education across all subjects, even as it grows.
As the exam period approached, Alex went a step further to support the school by travelling to Vilnius to invigilate and conduct the IGCSE German oral exams in person, providing additional reassurance and continuity for both the student and the school during this key assessment stage.
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