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Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium

Lithuania, Kaunas

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Lithuanian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 14 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1931
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Russian, German, French, Italian
Typical class size 27
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium is a Lithuanian gymnasium for ages 14 to 18 located at Aušros g. 3, Kaunas. The school offers an International Baccalaureate program, with the Diploma Programme taught in English and the Middle Years Programme delivered in English and Lithuanian. It also includes a Bespoke Curriculum to tailor learning. The school has been an IB World School since May 2020. The campus features a library with reading room, 12 computers with internet access and a SMART interactive whiteboard, as well as a 1977 sports hall and outdoor sport facilities. The institution maintains a school museum and hosts cultural events, including musical performances such as the WAY Concert. Extracurricular activities are organized under clubs including Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, and Leadership and Professional. The school supports student wellbeing with a psychologist and provides a Student Parliament and a Career Specialist to support leadership and career development.

Aušros g. 3, LT-44173, Kaunas, Lithuania

The Essentials

Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium has typical class sizes of 27, instruction in Lithuanian.

Location
The school is located at Aušros g. 3, LT-44173 Kaunas, Lithuania. Access to the gymnasium courtyard is via P. Višinskio g. 4. Administrative hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:30. The school is in Kaunas.

Type
Gymnasium (secondary school)

School day structure
The school day runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:30, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 12:30.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a student uniform. Uniforms can be purchased from UAB Tometa (ready-made items – sweatshirts, polo shirts, skirts, ceremonial uniform sets – jackets, pants, skirts) at Draugystės g. 19, Kaunas. Tel. (8-37) 455185.

Food Options
The school has a canteen.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a budgetary public institution.
Fees
Application fees

- Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium is a state (municipal) budgetary general-education gymnasium; there is no one-time application or tuition charge for students admitted to state‑funded places.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- There is no tuition charged for day‑time, state‑funded education at the gymnasium for any year group (basic/secondary / gymnasium years). No per‑term or per‑year tuition applies to state‑funded pupils.

- The gymnasium may offer or administer optional paid services (for example: extracurricular programmes, certain non‑formal courses, special events, paid projects or other additional services). The prices for any such paid services are set by the owner (Kaunas City Municipality) or by contracted providers and are charged separately from core, state‑funded tuition. These optional fees are not the same as tuition and apply only to the specific paid service.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Core state‑funded education is not billed. For any optional paid services, billing frequency, due dates and late‑payment rules are determined in the service terms set by the owner or by the contracted provider; common municipal practice is to set clear payment periods (monthly or per‑term) and to require payment by the deadlines specified in the service agreement or school notice. Municipal payment rules for school‑related paid services are administered under Kaunas City payment procedures.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The gymnasium operates as a day school (no boarding facilities). There are therefore no boarding places or boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (typical items parents should expect)

- Uniform / school-branded clothing: Official school merchandise and uniforms for Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium are available through contracted suppliers; purchases of uniforms or branded items are paid by parents where required. Orders are handled online by the supplier.

- International Baccalaureate (IB) examination and associated programme costs: the gymnasium is an authorised IB World School and students registered for IB assessments have IB assessment/examination-related costs that are handled through the school (IB subject examination fees, registration fees and any applicable school/IB administration charges). The municipal/school arrangements cover some institutional costs but individual student IB exam fees may apply.

- Meals / school catering: Meals and any paid catering for pupils (for pupils who are not eligible for free meals) are charged separately according to Kaunas City municipality and provider arrangements; parents may be charged per meal or on a periodic schedule depending on the service.

- Extracurricular activities, clubs and trips: Participation in optional after‑school clubs, paid non‑formal programmes, field trips, competitions or special projects may require separate fees (charged per activity or per term) set by the school or contracted providers.

- Textbooks and learning materials: General‑education textbooks for pupils are supplied under national arrangements; pupils in general education are provided with required textbooks in accordance with national rules. Parents may still pay for personal stationery, specific course materials, or voluntary additional resources.

Refund information

- Refunds for paid services (uniform purchases, paid extracurriculars, catering fees, IB exam fees, and other optional services) follow the contractual and municipal terms that govern each paid service or provider. The gymnasium's statutes specify that paid services and their prices are set by the owner; refund entitlement, timing and method depend on the provider's and the owner's published conditions.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer to the designated school or municipal account is a standard method for paying school and municipality‑administered fees. For supplier‑provided goods (for example, uniform orders) and private providers, online payment (card/online gateway) is commonly used. Payments to contracted catering or activity providers follow the payment channels those providers and the municipality specify. Municipal payment procedures set the formal payment mechanisms and terms for municipality‑administered school fees.

Summary (key points for parents)

- There is no application or tuition charge for state‑funded, day‑time places at Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium for any year group.

- The school does not provide boarding; no boarding fees apply.

- Optional paid services (meals where charged, extracurriculars, IB assessment fees, uniforms, trips and other extras) are charged separately; prices, billing schedules, refund and payment methods are set by the municipality or contracted providers and vary by service.
Academics

Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Diploma Programme is taught in English. The Middle Years Programme is taught in English and Lithuanian. The school has been an IB World School since May 2020.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities in Lithuania and abroad.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 1931 as a primary school for workers' children, it was named Jonas Jablonskis by the Ministry of Education. During World War II Kaunas was occupied by the Nazis and the school served as a military hospital. After the war, in 1946 the school reopened as an educational institution, and in 1958 it was renamed Jonas Jablonskis again. In the 1960s the school gained polytechnic education rights and expanded in 1965 with a new 15-classroom building, after which English-language education became a primary focus. From 1994 to 1997 the school added gymnasium classes and transformed into Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis High School (Gymnasium); in 2017–2018 an Entrepreneurial Class was introduced, followed by a second EC and a Bilingual Education Class in 2018.

Community
Located in the central Kaunas area of Žaliakalnis (the Green Hill), the gymnasium is described as open to change and innovations, and in close cooperation with universities and partnering schools in Lithuania as well as abroad. It has traditions rooted in Lithuanian culture and international events, including concert performances and meetings with notable figures. Popular celebrations include the First Day at School (September 1), the European Day of Languages, International Teachers' Day, Initiation of the New Students Day, Halloween, the 100-day celebration, St. Valentine's Day, the Theatre celebration, Europe Day, Sports and Health Day, and The Last Bell. The school offers a wide range of after-school activities and clubs, such as the Debate Club (award-winning), Volleyball, Orienteering, Tourist Club, Graphics and Painting Club, Singing Club, Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble, Theatre, Event Management and Directing Club, and language clubs including French and Spanish.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA consists of five members. Parent representatives are elected at class parents' meetings by open vote (three representatives from each class). The PTA is elected for two years with no term limit. A chairperson is elected by PTA members at the first meeting; a PTA secretary keeps the PTA documents. PTA meetings are held at least three times per year; a meeting is valid with a majority of members; decisions are made by majority vote, with the chair's vote deciding in a tie. PTA members report their activities annually to the gymnasium parents' meeting; the PTA operates according to statutes approved by the director in agreement with the gymnasium council and coordinates with the director on operational and financial matters.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at Aušros g. 3, Kaunas. A 1977 expansion added a sports hall and a canteen. The campus includes a library with a reading room, lending services, 12 computers with internet access, and a SMART interactive whiteboard. Canteen services are provided by UAB Irenutė and a 15-day menu is published. The school offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and instruction is in Lithuanian and English. The Gimnazija also houses a museum with exhibitions on the school's history and Lithuanian culture.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gymnasium (sports hall) as part of a 1977 building expansion. External use of sport facilities is governed by published rules and a timetable. There are outdoor sport facilities on campus.

Academic Facilities
IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) is offered. IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) is offered. Language of instruction is Lithuanian and English. The library provides a reading room, lending services, 12 computers with internet access, and a SMART interactive whiteboard.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities (Neformaliojo ugdymo užsiėmimai) are available; students can choose according to their needs and interests. An extracurricular timetable (tvarkaraštis) is published, with the most recent dated 2026-01-26.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, including the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Clubs are provided as part of non-formal education to support academic interests. The school participates in international collaborations and has been awarded the eTwinning School Label.

Arts & Creative
The school hosts cultural events and maintains a school museum. The KJJG Videoteka provides videos of school activities and tours. Musical events are showcased, including the WAY Concert.

Cultural & Language
The school offers the International Baccalaureate program, including DP and MYP. The school participates in international projects and has been recognized for eTwinning involvement.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs are offered as part of non-formal education to foster student interests and hobbies.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Student Parliament and a Career Specialist to support student leadership and career development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides student well-being support with a psychologist and a public health specialist. It also offers access to sports facilities and spaces for physical activity.
Languages

Language Provision
Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium offers Lithuanian literature and English literature (Group 1) and English B, German ab initio, and Russian ab initio (Group 2). History or Geography (Group 3), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science (Group 4), and Mathematics (Group 5) are also provided as part of the DP curriculum. A bilingual diploma is available for candidates who complete and earn a grade 3 or higher in two languages from the DP language and literature courses, or who earn a grade 3+ in language and literature and a grade 3+ in an individuals and societies or science subject completed in a different language.

Bilingual Teaching
Starting from 2020, Kaunas Jonas Jablonskis Gymnasium offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with a bilingual diploma option. A bilingual diploma is awarded to candidates who complete and receive a grade 3 or higher in two languages selected from the DP course studies in language and literature. Students who gain a grade 3 or higher in studies in language and literature and a grade 3 or higher in an individuals and societies or science subject, completed in a different language, will also receive the bilingual diploma.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Admission to Kauno Jono Jablonskio gimnazija follows Kaunas City Municipality general education admission rules. The rules were adopted February 6, 2018 and amended February 26, 2026. The gymnasium applies these rules to all admissions.
Step 2. A 2026 admissions committee is formed for the gymnasium. The chair is the deputy director for education, Jūratė Zybartienė. Members include a psychologist and English teachers. The committee oversees the admissions process according to approved regulations.
Step 3. The committee's operating regulations were approved by the school director on March 3, 2026. The regulations cover how applications are reviewed and how priority rights are assigned. They guide notification to applicants.
Step 4. Timelines: applications for main education and the IB Diploma Programme are processed in two stages via the imokykla system. The first stage runs March 15–May 27, with decisions issued by June 5. The second stage runs June 8–August 15, with decisions issued by August 20.
Step 5. Applications and priorities: in the electronic system, parents may set school preferences and apply to up to two schools. If no priority is chosen, the system assigns a school based on the declared residence. For IB DP applicants, the DP application is submitted by email; the DP admission form is available, with a deadline of April 30.
Step 6. Enrollment and documentation: after the committee's review and selections, class lists are prepared. Enrollment contracts are signed June 15–17 by a parent or guardian and the student. On signing, the student provides required documents such as attainment or completion records, any applicable special needs documentation, a health certificate, and one printed photo for the student card (digital photo can be emailed).
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