Siauliai Didzdvaris Gymnasium

Lithuania, Siauliai

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Lithuanian, English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 586

Type Co-educational

Opened 1898

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages Lithuanian, English, German, French, Russian

Typical class size 24

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language

Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Šiaulių Didždvario gimnazija is a Lithuanian upper secondary school in Šiauliai, Vilniaus g. 188. It offers a bespoke curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. The Diploma Programme, taught in English for grades 11–12, comprises six subjects (three higher level, three standard level) with the option of a seventh, plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. If English is not the native language, a bilingual IB diploma may be earned, and TB DP primary education is piloted since 2024. The campus includes a modernised building with lifts and accessible entrances, upgraded utilities, a Quiet Zone for study, and Eduka digital learning licenses; a stadium and athletic fields onsite. Internationally, the school is a UNESCO Associated School since 1997 and joined the STEAM network in 2020, with Erasmus+ projects such as ARIES. Extracurriculars include Duke of Edinburgh, UNESCO Club and Debatų klubas.

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The Essentials

Location

Vilniaus g. 188, Šiauliai LT-76299. The school is on Vilniaus Street 188 in Šiauliai, Lithuania. The postal code is LT-76299.

Stages

Basic education II (lower secondary) and upper secondary education; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; non-formal education programs.

Country affiliation

Lithuania

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no application fee for general admission to Šiaulių Didždvario gimnazija; applications are submitted through the municipal e‑system.

Tuition fees by year group

- Lower‑secondary / IB MYP (preparatory and MYP years): EUR 0 per year — general instruction is provided as state/municipal funded education (no tuition charged).
- Upper‑secondary / Gymnasium years (including national upper‑secondary classes): EUR 0 per year — general instruction is provided as state/municipal funded education (no tuition charged).
- IB Diploma Programme (DP; TB DP / 11–12th grade): EUR 0 per year for the state/municipal instructional provision itself; any externally levied IB registration or exam fees are not published by the gymnasium in the materials consulted.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing for standard state‑funded instruction.
- Paid services (such as school meals, excursions, certain extracurricular activities or event participation) are billed per service; the school provides a bank account for settlements for the canteen and related services (account: LT507300010002409897, Swedbank AB). Parents routinely pay specific services to the school's settlement account.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not available at Šiaulių Didždvario gimnazija; there is no dormitory and therefore no boarding fee.

Other costs or fees

- School meals: charged per meal / service; parents pay for canteen services to the school's account. Specific per‑meal prices for Didždvaris are not published in the school pages consulted.
- Excursions, field trips and camps: these activities are charged as individual events; the gymnasium's annual financial reporting shows small ‘institutional income' lines used for items such as trips, transport and event fees. Specific excursion prices are set per event.
- Extracurricular clubs / paid additional services: where provided, fees for optional paid activities are determined and billed separately (municipal rules permit fees for optional/additional services).
- Insurance, special events and consumables: occasional, one‑off charges (insurance, event participation fees, materials) appear in the gymnasium's financial records as small institutional receipts.
- IB registration / exam fees: no Didždvaris‑specific IB registration or per‑exam prices were published in the school documents reviewed. (Public and private Lithuanian schools that run the IB Diploma commonly handle IB registration/exam fees separately and some schools charge students for those IB costs.)
- Uniform: no published mandatory uniform fee or uniform charge was found in the gymnasium documents consulted.

Refund information

- No standalone published refund schedule for paid services was located in the gymnasium documents reviewed. Refunds for paid, optional services (meals, trips, clubs) are handled under the school's administrative and municipal rules and by individual service agreements.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer to the school's settlement account (account shown for the canteen and school services: LT507300010002409897, Swedbank AB).
- Other payment methods (credit/debit card, online payment processors) are not specified in the gymnasium materials consulted; parents use the account details and established school procedures for settlements.

Brief note on coverage and missing published amounts

- Šiaulių Didždvario gimnazija is a municipal budget institution and core instruction is state/municipal funded, therefore there is no tuition charge for the standard curriculum or for IB instruction as provided by the school.
- Specific numeric prices for school meals, any per‑event excursion charges, and any gymnasium‑specific IB registration or exam fees were not published in the school documents and summaries consulted; these amounts (when applied) are set and billed per service or per event.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (TB DP) for grades 11–12, taught in English. TB DP is a two-year program designed to prepare students for university studies and life beyond school. Students study six subjects (three higher level and three standard level), with the option to study seven. Central components are Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). If the student's native language is not English, a bilingual diploma may be earned. The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in addition to TB DP.

Exam Results

In 2026, 27 students received perfect scores on exams; one student earned a top score of 5.

Higher Education Progression

TB DP graduates have studied at Harvard University (USA), University of Cambridge (UK), Bocconi University (Italy), University of Sydney (Australia), Vilnius University, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, and other prestigious universities.

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Admissions

1) Admission to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) I grade is organized under the decision No. T-545 of 19 December 2024 by the Šiauliai City Municipality Council. Residents of Šiauliai City Municipality are admitted by competition; students from other municipalities or those studying in the city's lower secondary schools may be admitted only if vacancies exist. The Education Department of Šiauliai City Municipality supervises the process, and the gymnasium publishes the policy by February 1 each year. 2) The admission process is conducted by the gymnasium's Admission Committee. All committee meetings are recorded, and documents are stored in accordance with legal requirements. 3) Applications are submitted through the e-system between 1 and 10 March, with the link published on the gymnasium's website and on the city portal. 4) Eligible candidates are eighth-grade students with the basic curriculum who may apply for IB MYP and participate in the key competence test. The candidate's average in the first semester/trimester of grade 8 must be at least 7 across the required subjects, with the average calculated from Lithuanian language and literature, Mathematics, the first foreign language, History, Geography, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and IT. 5) During 1–10 March, parents submit the prescribed application, a certificate of the candidate's grade 8 evaluations, and, where applicable, copies of city/district/state Olympiad diplomas (I–III places) relevant to grades 7–8. 6) The key competence test is held on the third Saturday of March for 3 academic hours and includes Lithuanian, English, and Mathematics. Candidates must present an identity document and parental consent; mobile phones are prohibited and cheating leads to exclusion. The test is scored by a jury with two assessors per candidate, and the final decision is made by the jury chair. 7) Information about admission is communicated no later than 25 March. Within 2 working days after the admission decision, parents may appeal to the Appeal Board. If admitted, a contract is signed after presenting the required documents; if not admitted, vacant places may be offered to other candidates. 8) Personal data collected for the admission is stored for one year, and the contract formalizing admission is signed after the necessary documents are provided.

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FAQs

Where is Šiaulių Didždvario gimnazija located and what education levels does it serve?

The school is at Vilniaus g. 188, Šiauliai LT-76299. It provides lower secondary education (IB MYP) and upper secondary education (IB Diploma Programme), and began piloting TB DP primary education in 2024. It is a co‑educational municipal school opened in 1898, with Lithuanian and English as languages of instruction.

What language of instruction is used and what IB programs does the school offer?

The IB Diploma Programme is taught in English for grades 11–12, and the school also offers the IB Middle Years Programme. A bilingual IB diploma may be earned if the student's native language is not English. CLIL is used to integrate English across subjects in preparatory classes.

Is boarding available at the school?

No boarding is available; the gymnasium does not operate a dormitory and therefore there are no boarding fees.

How does admission to IB MYP work and when can families apply?

Admission to IB MYP is organized by the Šiauliai City Municipality. Applications are submitted through the municipal e-system between March 1 and March 10, and eligible eighth‑graders take a key competence test in mid‑March. The admission decision is announced by March 25, and a contract is signed if admitted.

Are there any application fees, scholarships, or waitlists for admission?

There is no application fee for general admission, and there is no published information on scholarships or waitlists in the available materials.

What are the key academic components of the IB Diploma Programme at the school?

The Diploma Programme includes six subjects (three higher level and three standard level), with the potential to study seven, plus core elements Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. If English is not a student's native language, a bilingual diploma may be earned.

How have students performed on IB exams in recent years, and where do graduates tend to study?

In 2026, 27 students received perfect scores on IB exams, and one student earned the top score of 5. Graduates have proceeded to universities such as Harvard, Cambridge, Bocconi, the University of Sydney, Vilnius University, Lithuanian universities, and other prestigious institutions.

What facilities and campus upgrades does the school offer?

The campus features a stadium with athletic fields, a modernized building with improved electrical systems, lighting, water supply and drainage, and accessible entrances. A Quiet Zone for study and relaxation, updated Radio Club, technology and art spaces, and Eduka digital learning licenses are in use.

Are there facilities that support students with special education needs or accessibility?

Yes. Lifts and accessible entrances were installed to aid students with special educational needs, and there are SEN supports including a Special Education Teacher, a Social Pedagogue, and a Psychologist within the wellbeing framework.

What extracurricular activities and international programs are available beyond the classroom?

The school offers a wide range of activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh program, Debate Club, UNESCO Club, Radio Club, arts and music groups, and the Knygų Klubas. It participates in Erasmus+ projects (ARIES), European Solidarity Corps, FLEX program opportunities, and UNESCO ASPnet partnerships.

What leadership and civic engagement opportunities exist for students?

Leadership development is supported through the Duke of Edinburgh program and the Schools – European Parliament ambassadors program, which foster civic leadership and project management.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions are in place for students?

A Vaiko gerovės komisija (Child Welfare Committee) coordinates safeguarding and wellbeing. The school employs a social pedagogue and a psychologist, runs anti‑bullying and social‑emotional learning initiatives, and integrates health and sexuality education into the curriculum.

What SEN and general student support services are available?

A Special Education Teacher supports SUP students, adapting materials and providing individualized programs, while a psychologist helps address mental health and learning needs. A dedicated SEN team coordinates with parents and teachers to ensure safe and effective education.

What languages are taught, and is a bilingual diploma or CLIL offered?

Lithuanian is the native language, and English is the language of learning for the IB DP. In MYP, English is the first foreign language, with Russian, German, and French offered as additional languages; CLIL is implemented across subjects and English language levels target B1–B2 with second languages at A2.

How is language support structured for international or non‑native speakers?

DP instruction is in English, and there is potential for a bilingual diploma if English is not the native language. The school also uses CLIL to integrate English into many subjects, supporting learners who are developing language proficiency.

How is the school governed and what is the role of the school council?

The highest governance body is the Gimnazijos taryba (school council), with 10 members including parents, teachers, students, and the director. The city mayor appoints the director for a five‑year term, and there are also parents' committees and a Parents' Council contributing to governance.

What community and international partnerships does the school maintain?

Šiaulių Didždvario gimnazija partners with UNESCO ASPnet and STEAM networks, and participates in Erasmus+ projects and international collaborations through the IBO and other TB‑program schools.

What is the history of the school and what kinds of community events does it host?

The school dates back to 1898 and has a long history of academic and cultural activity. It hosts events such as Science and Knowledge Day, a New Year musical evening, Parents' Day, Teacher's Day, a Tolerancijos diena, and performances by groups like Šėltinis, as well as English language evenings and various club activities.

What are typical costs for meals and field trips, and how are these billed?

School meals are charged per meal and billed to the school's settlement account; excursions and camps are charged per event. Specific per‑item prices are not published in the available materials, and payments are handled as separate services.

Is there a school uniform or other typical dress requirements?

There is no published information about a mandatory school uniform in the available materials.

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