Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for non-formal training programs such as Certificate Course (3- months), Foundation Course (6- months), Diploma Course (1 year) and Advance Diploma Course (2 years) are as follows-

Minimum Academic Qualification:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Completion of Secondary Education (SSC / High School / Equivalent)

• Ongoing students (college/university) may also apply

• No advanced academic degree is required

Minimum Age Requirement:

• Recommended: 18+ for international/professional tracks

Language Proficiency:

• Basic understanding of English (A1–A2 level recommended)

• For English-based courses → basic communication ability required

• No mandatory IELTS/TOEFL required (as this is not a university degree program)

Motivation & Interest

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Interest in skills development / career growth

• Willingness to participate in training and practical activities

Basic Digital Literacy (Recommended)

• Ability to use:

   o Smartphone / Computer

   o Internet / Email

(Important for blended or online learning)

Required Documents

Applicants may need to submit:

• Copy of Passport / National ID

• Educational certificate (minimum level)

• Passport-size photograph

• Application form

Admission Process

1. Application submission

2. Document verification

3. Short interview / orientation (optional)

4. Admission confirmation

Lithuanian Legal Compliance Note

This admission structure is aligned with:

• 85.61 – Educational Support Services

• Non-formal training and short-term certification programs

• Does NOT require university-level admission criteria

Important:

• These programs are non-degree, professional training courses

• No violation of Lithuania’s higher education regulations

• Open-access learning model is allowed

International Student Consideration

For foreign learners:

• No strict academic equivalency required

• Flexible entry for global participants

• If visa is required → separate immigration requirements may apply

Recommended IESD Policy

To enhance credibility, IESD may optionally include:

• Basic placement test (language or aptitude)

• Orientation session

• Learning agreement

Summary

• Minimum requirement: Secondary education

Flexible entry (aligned with EU training standards)

No IELTS / degree requirement

Fully compliant with Lithuania’s training & consultancy scope