Two Vilnius kindergartens to teach only in Lithuanian

The Vilnius City Municipality Council has approved a structural reform that will transition two kindergartens to exclusively Lithuanian-language education. The reform specifically targets the "Žemuogėlė" kindergarten, which will no longer establish groups for Russian-language instruction, and the "Pakalnutė" kindergarten, which will cease offering groups in the Polish language.

This decision signifies a shift towards a more unified language approach within these educational institutions. The move is expected to impact the linguistic environment for children attending these kindergartens, promoting Lithuanian as the primary language of instruction.

The reform's implementation will ensure that all educational activities and curriculum delivery within these two specific kindergartens will be conducted solely in Lithuanian, aligning with broader national language policies.