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Vilnius Sholom Aleichem ORT Gymnasium

Lithuania, Vilnius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Lithuanian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 522
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages English, Hebrew
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Vilniaus Šolomo Aleichemo ORT gimnazija is a day general education school in Vilnius that serves primary, basic and secondary education. The school follows a bespoke curriculum, including Cambridge Primary for the early years, alongside the national program. It provides general education in Lithuanian across all stages, with non-formal education programs woven into the offering. In 2015 the gymnasium moved into renovated facilities, strengthening science and arts spaces. The campus houses technology, chemistry and physics laboratories, reflecting a commitment to practical, hands-on learning. The school collaborates with ORT, and maintains ORT laboratories for technology, chemistry and physics, with students and teachers participating in international ORT STEM seminars and Olympiads. In 2022, teachers became ambassadors of the Jewish National Fund (KKL–JNF) in Lithuania. Extracurriculars include Jewish traditions and art studios where students explore painting, drawing, sculpture and digital art. The address is J. I. Kraševskio g. 5, LT-08118 Vilnius, Lithuania.

J. I. Kraševskio g. 5, LT-08118 Vilnius, Lithuania

The Essentials

Vilnius Sholom Aleichem ORT Gymnasium has 522 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Lithuanian.

Fees
Application fees
- There is no separate application fee for admission to Vilnius Sholom Aleichem ORT Gymnasium's general education programmes (kindergarten, primary, basic and upper‑secondary levels).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Kindergarten, primary (1–4), basic (5–10) and upper‑secondary (11–12) education at Vilnius Sholom Aleichem ORT Gymnasium is provided as a Vilnius City Municipality budgetary (public) school; there is no tuition charge for standard full‑time schooling. (No per‑term or per‑year tuition fee is levied for the regular school programmes.)

Mandatory meal / childcare fees (where applicable) and typical charges
- For children attending pre‑school / before‑school or full‑day care components that fall under Vilnius municipal rules, a fixed monthly fee applies for the child's care and meals when the child attends more than four hours per day; the municipal framework adopted from 2025 sets the common monthly rate used across Vilnius institutions (example municipal rate in this framework: EUR 26 per month for full‑day care). Monthly meal/childcare fees are charged separately from tuition (which is not charged).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Meal and monthly childcare charges are billed for the previous month and are payable on a monthly schedule. Invoices for these monthly charges are normally issued and must be paid by the date stated on the municipal payment rules (commonly due by the 25th of the current month; December due dates may differ under municipal rules). Late or outstanding payments are subject to the statutory procedures described in Vilnius municipal school payment regulations.

Boarding / dormitory fees
- The Gymnasium does not operate a boarding house or residential dormitory as part of its provision; no boarding fees apply. Education is organised as day schooling for the stated age ranges.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Paid school activities and events: The school runs paid extracurricular activities and short programmes (for example, summer day camps and special programmes). Example: a published summer day‑camp fee of EUR 180 for a camp session (price included three meals and educational activities for that programme). Payments for such activities use the programme's payment instructions.
- Extracurricular clubs, trips and project fees: Parents should expect occasional additional charges for optional extracurriculars, field trips, special workshops, project materials, exam fees for optional certificated programmes, and similar voluntary services; these are billed separately when applicable.
- Uniforms and school clothing: No compulsory school uniform fee is listed as part of the Gymnasium's standard provision. Costs for specific clothing (if required for particular activities or trips) would be communicated for that activity.

Refund information
- Tuition refunds: There is no tuition charged for the regular full‑time school programmes, so there is no tuition refund regime for standard schooling.
- Paid programmes and activities: Refund and cancellation conditions for paid activities (for example summer camps, paid clubs or trips) are determined by the specific programme terms and by the school's administrative rules for that activity; requests for refunds or cancellations are handled by the school administration according to those programme terms. (Payment receipts and the programme announcement provide the operative conditions for refunds or cancellations for that activity.)

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer: The school and its programmes accept payment by bank transfer; example payment instructions for a school camp list the beneficiary and an IBAN for bank transfer (the camp payment example shows account IBAN LT68 4010 0424 0395 1807 and beneficiary BĮ “Skaitlis”).
- Municipal invoicing / electronic systems: Monthly meal/childcare invoices are commonly issued through the Vilnius municipal school invoicing channels (parents receive invoices and may pay following the municipal invoicing procedures). Payment channels for municipal fees typically follow the city's invoicing guidance.

If a specific numeric breakdown (for an individual paid programme, camp session, or optional activity) is required for your database entry, use the programme's published price or the invoice details issued for that activity when available.
Academics

Vilnius Sholom Aleichem ORT Gymnasium teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary).

Curriculum
The school provides general primary, basic, and secondary education. The language of instruction is Lithuanian.
Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing
The school has a psychologist on staff to support students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school has a bullying box for reporting incidents and an internal channel for reporting violations.
Parent Experience

History
Vilniaus Šolomo Aleichemo ORT gimnazija is a day general education school providing primary, basic, secondary, and non-formal education programs in Lithuanian. In 2022, the gymnasium's teachers became ambassadors of the Jewish National Fund (KKL–JNF) in Lithuania. For many years the gymnasium has cooperated with ORT, with ORT laboratories for technology, chemistry, and physics and participation in international ORT STEM seminars and Olympiads. In 2015 the gymnasium moved into renovated facilities in Vilnius.

Community
The gymnasium emphasizes Jewish culture and learning about Jewish communities around the world. Shabbat presentations for third- and ninth-graders focus on Jews living in the United States. Traditions include celebrating Jewish holidays, such as Roš Ha-Šana, with apples and honey shared across the community. Pesach activities around the Seder table and Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremonies are part of school life, and the Lithuanian Jewish community has extended greetings to the gym.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Council (Tėvų taryba). The council includes parent representatives. A representative of the Lithuanian Jewish Community, Žana Skudovičienė, participates on the council. The council operates under Vilniaus Šolomo Aleichemo ORT gimnazijos nuostatai, which define its composition and duties. The Parents' Council can be contacted via tevu-taryba_solom-aleichem-ort@googlegroups.com. A 2023–2025 kadencija is published in official documents.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has technology, chemistry and physics laboratories.

Academic Facilities
The school has technology, chemistry and physics laboratories.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers extracurricular clubs including Jewish traditions and art studios where students explore painting, drawing, sculpture and digital art.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides education in Lithuanian as the language of instruction. Hebrew language is taught. Four foreign languages are taught at the school.

Immersion Programs
Vilnius Sholomo Aleichem ORT Gymnasium hosts a Yiddish Summer Course. The course takes place at Vilnius Sholomo Aleichem ORT Gymnasium. Participants meet and learn from leading figures in Yiddish education, including Dov-Ber Kerler (USA) and Anna Verschik (Estonia). The program provides immersion in Yiddish language and Jewish culture during the summer at the gymnasium.
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