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Taurage Versme Gymnasium

Lithuania, Tauragė

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Lithuanian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 466
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Lithuanian, English, French
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Versmės Tauragė Gymnasium is a municipal budgetary school in Tauragė, Lithuania, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The Diploma Programme is taught in English and follows the IB structure with six subject groups plus the core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Group 1 is Lithuanian A: Literature; Group 2 is English B at HL; Groups 3–4 cover History/Geography/Economics and Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Physics; Group 5 is Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches; Group 6 is a second subject from Groups 3–4. English is the language of instruction in DP classes; Lithuanian is the mother tongue, with English studied as a first foreign language and German, French, or Russian available as a second foreign language. Students select six DP courses at HL/SL and complete the core; the diploma is awarded for six subjects and the core, with a maximum of 45 points and a minimum of 24. The municipality covers the IB membership fee, with examination fees applying separately. Facilities include ICT-equipped classrooms, a natural sciences laboratory, a reading room, and an assembly hall, plus two lesson-recording robots. Extracurriculars include a student parliament, arts programs, and international exchanges such as Flex.

J. Tumo-Vaižganto g. 10, LT-72262 Tauragė, Lithuania

The Essentials

Taurage Versme Gymnasium has 466 pupils, instruction in Lithuanian, English.

Location
J. Tumo-Vaižganto g. 10, Tauragė 72262, Lithuania

Stages
I–IV (9–12) classes

Type
Municipal budgetary institution

Bus service
Student transportation is organized for students
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school does not offer boarding.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a mandatory school uniform for first-year students. Orders must be placed by July 15 to receive the uniform by September 1.

Food Options
Catering is provided through Tauragė district municipality. The school publishes a 15-day menu for free meals and a 15-day menu for paid lunches in 2026, and there are governing documents about children's catering.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a municipal budget institution owned by Tauragė district municipality. It operates as Tauragės Versmės gimnazija and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee for admission to Tauragė "Versmės" gimnazija for day students; admission to the public gymnasium is not subject to a school-level application charge.

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

- There are no tuition fees charged to enrolled day students in any year group. The gimnazija is a municipal (budgetary) institution and its core operations are financed from state and Tauragė district municipal budgets, so education is provided without school-level tuition charges across all grades.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for any chargeable services)

- The school does not bill tuition by term or by year group. For optional or supplementary services that incur charges (see section "Other costs"), billing and payment terms depend on the specific service or external provider.
- Uniform orders follow announced ordering deadlines and are arranged in advance; parents are expected to place orders by the stated cutoff dates for timely delivery. Specific payment timings are set by the uniform supplier at order.
- Charges that the gimnazija may collect (for example: specific examinations, rented-facility revenue, or other paid services) are recorded in the school's financial accounts; such chargeable services are invoiced according to the activity and the school's administrative routines rather than as recurring tuition.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not applicable. Tauragė "Versmės" gimnazija operates as a day municipal gymnasium and no boarding facility or boarding fees are published for the school.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, exams, trips, materials, extracurriculars)

- School uniform: Parents are required to obtain the school uniform for pupils in the affected grades; uniforms are procured from external suppliers and are paid for by parents at the supplier's price. Orders must be placed by the announced deadlines to ensure delivery. Exact uniform package pricing is set by the supplier and not billed as school tuition.

- School meals (canteen): School catering is administered in line with municipal arrangements. Eligible pupils may receive free or subsidized meals under municipal/state social support rules; where meals are chargeable, prices and payment arrangements are set by the meal provider or municipal procurement terms rather than as school tuition. Parents pay for chargeable daily meals according to the meal-provider's billing schedule.

- International Baccalaureate (IB) examination and registration fees: The gimnazija offers the IB Diploma Programme. IB examination and candidate registration fees are charged per candidate by the IB examination system and are typically invoiced through the school to participating students; those exam fees are separate from school tuition and are payable in accordance with IB and school registration timelines. Typical IB examination fee structures for recent sessions include a school/candidate registration charge plus a per-subject examination fee (schools normally convert and bill these in local currency). Exact per-subject and registration amounts are set by the IB and by session and therefore vary; the school invoices candidates for the applicable IB fees when applicable.

- Extracurricular activities, trips, course materials and optional clubs: Where activities, field trips, subject-specific materials or outside-provider courses incur a cost, the parent/guardian is responsible for payment. Those costs are itemised and billed according to the activity organiser's schedule (external vendor, trip organiser or the school's event billing) and are not part of base tuition. Revenue from occasional paid services (for example, facility rental or paid examinations) appears in the school's financial records as non-tuition income.

Refund information

- No school-level published universal refund policy for optional paid items (uniform orders, trip fees, extracurricular vendor fees, IB examination fees) is available in the school's public administrative documents. Refunds for external supplier purchases (uniforms, trip bookings, provider-run clubs) follow the supplier's refund terms; refunds for school-administered chargeable services are handled according to the school's administrative rules for that specific service or event. Where the school collects IB or other external exam fees, IB/exam-body rules on candidate withdrawal and refunds apply as relevant.

Fee payment options

- The school's published administrative and financial documents do not list a single consolidated public list of accepted payment channels for every optional charge. In practice for municipal schools in the region, payments for chargeable services are typically accepted by bank transfer to the school or municipal account or through designated vendors' online/payment portals when uniforms or external services are procured; specific payment methods, invoicing instructions and account details are provided at the time a charge is levied (for example, when a uniform order is placed, when a trip is organised, or when IB exam registration occurs). Parents should follow the invoicing/payment instructions supplied for each charged service.

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Summary of documentation reviewed and gaps identified:

- The school is a municipal (budgetary) day gymnasium and its core instruction is financed from state and municipal budgets; therefore there are no application or tuition charges for enrolled day students. Financial records show limited planned income from specific services (exams, facility rental) rather than tuition. The school publishes uniform-order announcements and operates the IB Diploma Programme. However, no school-published, itemised schedule of fixed tuition, per-term charges by year group, boarding charges, or a centralized published payment-method list or universal refund policy for optional fees was found in the school's public administrative documents. For payable items (uniforms, meals, IB exam fees, trips, extracurriculars), prices and payment terms are set by the supplier/organiser or by the external examination body and are billed separately.
Academics

Taurage Versme Gymnasium teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) as part of a four-year program. The DP curriculum comprises six subject groups and a core: Group 1 Lithuanian A: Literature; Group 2 English B (HL); Group 3 History or Geography or Economics; Group 4 Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics; Group 5 Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches; Group 6 a subject from Groups 3–4, plus the core Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). English is the language of instruction in DP classes; Lithuanian A: Literature is offered; students choose six DP courses at HL/SL and complete the core; enrollment for 2025–2027 is in place. The DP diploma is awarded based on six subjects and the core, with subjects graded 1–7; up to 45 points can be earned, and a minimum of 24 points is required for the diploma. Inclusion and access arrangements support diversity and inclusion, and an Academic Integrity Policy aligned with IB requirements is in place; the municipality covers the IB membership fee (about €8,700) while examination fees are about €510.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Child Welfare Committee (Vaiko gerovės komisija) chaired by Vida Januševičienė, the director's deputy for education, with Rasvita Jankauskienė as secretary. Members include teacher Daiva Bajorinienė, teacher Laima Eskienė, teacher Alvydas Skurdelis, psychologist Aušra Valionienė, and social pedagogue Irmina Ambrozevičienė. The committee oversees student welfare and works to support pupils in need.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Versmės gimnazija is a modern institution open to innovations and information, equipped with the latest information technologies. It focuses on educating students with diverse abilities, providing career guidance and counseling, and ensuring equal opportunities, with the aim of the successful integration of students with disabilities into society. The community is open to communication, humane interaction and cooperation. A safe and welcoming environment and adequate funding help meet the needs of all community members. Teachers are highly qualified and continually develop in Lithuania and abroad.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction in the IB Diploma Programme classes is English (with Lithuanian language lessons).

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing support is provided through the Child Welfare Committee, which includes a psychologist (Aušra Valionienė) and a social pedagogue (Irmina Ambrozevičiienė), among others, with the committee chaired by Vida Januševičienė and including other staff members dedicated to student welfare.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a Violence and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy. All staff respond to violence and bullying regardless of form or content; there is a defined reporting procedure for any incidents; the administration acts upon reports; incidents are recorded to monitor dynamics and plan prevention and intervention measures; educational or other assistance (including police or medical help) may be provided to those affected, perpetrators, bystanders, and parents. The policy defines bullying as verbal, physical, social, and cyber forms, and emphasizes prevention measures directed at all students, collaboration with parents and the local community, and ongoing, multi-faceted intervention.
Parent Experience

History
On May 30, 2013, the International Baccalaureate Organization granted Versmės Gymnasium the status to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. From September 1, 2013, the gymnasium was authorized to implement the Diploma Programme, and the first IB class of 20 students began. Since 2002, Tauragė Gymnasium has been known as Tauragės Versmės Gymnasium. The school's history traces back to 1920, when Tauragė opened a gymnasium in a private home; the first director was mathematician Jonas Šarka, and by the third year a four-class gymnasium operated. Tauragė is an old border town; Tsar Nicholas I of Russia granted Tauragė to Duke H. Vasiličikov in 1846, who funded the establishment of a progymnasium in 1898 (updated 2023-11-12).

Community
Administration and staff details are publicly listed, with the Director and deputy directors at Tauragė's Versmės Gymnasium. Student support is provided by a social pedagogue, a career specialist, and a psychologist. The school has an active student government (Mokinių savivalda) with a president and council members, and a published roster of teachers. The community is supported by a class parents' group and other governance bodies.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Gimnazijos taryba (School Council) and a Mokytojų taryba (Teachers' Council). A Mokinių parlamento (Student Parliament) represents students, and a klasės tėvų aktyvo (Class Parents' Active Group) involves parents. Metodinės tarybos (Methodical Councils), Direkcijos taryba (Directorate Council), and Mokytojų atestacinės komisijos (Teachers' Attestation Commission) also operate as governance bodies.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school provides cozy rest areas in corridors and a welcoming learning environment. All teaching rooms are equipped with computer technology and textbooks and teaching materials are updated annually. A natural sciences laboratory is available for practical experiments. The school has a reading room and an assembly hall as part of its learning spaces. In addition, every subject room, the assembly hall, and the reading room have computer workstations with internet access; classrooms feature interactive boards and projectors or screens. Two robots that record lessons have been purchased to support teaching.

Academic Facilities
ICT equipment is installed in all subject classrooms, in the assembly hall, and in the reading room, with internet access. Classrooms have interactive boards and projectors or screens. The school has two lesson-recording robots. A natural sciences laboratory is available for practical science work. The textbooks and teaching materials base is updated annually.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers informal education programs and career guidance. There is a student parliament and a school council that participate in school life. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered, with a core including Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. English is the language of instruction in the IB DP classes, and no lower than B2 CEFR is required for DP candidates. The IB DP structure supports multilingualism and international collaboration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Versmės gymnasium offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The DP requires six subjects (three Higher Level and three Standard Level) plus the Core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The language of instruction for the DP is English; Lithuanian is the mother tongue, with English studied as the first foreign language and a second foreign language available in German, French, or Russian. Students have earned recognition in mathematics, chemistry, English, economics, and entrepreneurship through competitions and national assessments.

Arts & Creative
Art and Music are among the school's subject offerings. Dailė (Art) and Muzika (Music) are included in the curriculum and related extracurricular opportunities exist. The school hosts arts-related events such as the Kūrėjų oazė, a national fashion design and image competition. Creative projects and visual arts are showcased in school activities and competitions.

Cultural & Language
Foreign language study is central to the IB DP at Versmės. Lithuanian students study English as a first foreign language and may choose a second foreign language from German, French, or Russian. The language of instruction overall is Lithuanian, and the DP working language at school is English. The school offers international experiences through the Flex exchange program, which provides opportunities to study in the United States.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular life includes clubs and community projects that support personal interests and social development. The CAS component of the IB programme encourages students to pursue creativity, activity, and service through regular projects and community involvement. The school hosts cultural and artistic events, music activities, and fashion-related projects that broaden student horizons. Recreational and social groups provide opportunities for collaboration and friendship.

Community & Service
The Inclusion policy ensures equal access to IB education for all students and provides learning support where needed. The school aims to create a safe, welcoming learning environment and uses individual plans to accommodate students with special educational needs. A partnership among students, parents/guardians, teachers, and the community supports ongoing development and opportunities for all learners. The school emphasizes social responsibility and service as part of student growth.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional skills are fostered through the IB DP Core components and CAS activities, which develop initiative, collaboration, and inquiry. The curriculum includes Economics and Entrepreneurship as teaching areas to develop business and leadership competencies. Students are encouraged to undertake independent projects and community initiatives that build real-world experience. The school supports student leadership through participation in school activities and community projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is integrated into the IB programme, promoting well‑being through balanced academic and co‑curricular involvement. The school organizes sports and physical activities and hosts tournaments such as football and basketball. Students also engage in outdoor and cultural activities that promote wellbeing and resilience. The school values a holistic approach to education that includes mental and physical health, creativity, and service.
Languages

Language Provision
Lithuanian and English are taught. The IB Diploma Programme uses English as the language of instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
The general curriculum is taught in Lithuanian; English is used for IB Diploma Programme classes.
Admissions

Admissions
1) The school has a gymnasium program that includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IB DP track is offered alongside other gymnasium tracks. The school publishes an IB DP application form, a general application form for admissions, and an Admissions Rules document updated in 2022. These documents guide applicants through the admission process. 2) To apply, the IB DP application form is used to apply for the IB DP track, or the general application form is used to apply for other tracks. The documents are available for download and submission as part of the admissions process. 3) The Admissions Rules document (Priėmimo tvarka) was updated in 2022 and governs the admission procedures for all applicants. It outlines how admissions are conducted for the gymnasium. 4) A list of admitted students can be checked by entering the application number, allowing applicants to verify admission status. 5) The school is Tauragė's Versmės Gymnasium, a municipal budgetary institution located at J. Tumo-Vaižganto g. 10, 72261 Tauragė; contact is Tel. (0 446) 61922 and email gimnazija@versme.org.
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