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Vilnius Zemyna Gymnasium

Lithuania, Vilnius

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Lithuanian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Lithuanian, English, German, Russian, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Typical class size 30
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Vilnius Žemynos Gymnasium is a municipal secondary school in Vilnius offering a four-year gymnasium program with two stages: a two-year basic education phase and a two-year upper secondary phase. The school combines Bespoke Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, enabling students to pursue international qualifications within a Lithuanian framework. Its curriculum covers Lithuanian and foreign languages, mathematics, information technologies, physics, chemistry, biology, history, and geography, with modules to deepen learning and address gaps. A third foreign language can be studied (Japanese, Italian, French, German, or Russian). The gymnasium runs non-formal education and a range of clubs and sports, including applied arts, dance, a youth mixed choir, theatre, design, yearbook editors, environmental studies, information technologies, foreign languages, and team sports; the Jovaras brass band is a distinctive ensemble. In 2022 biology, chemistry, and physics labs were modernized, and Fab Lab laboratories support research. Not all study spaces are fully modernized yet.

Čiobiškio g. 16, Vilnius LT-07181

The Essentials

Vilnius Zemyna Gymnasium has typical class sizes of 30, instruction in Lithuanian, English.

Location
Vilnius Zemynos Gymnasium is located in Vilnius, Lithuania, at Čiobiškio g. 16, Pašilaičių district.

Stages
Four-year, two-stage gymnasium.

Type
Budgetary institution
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
There is no mandatory school uniform; a dress code is observed.

Food Options
The school provides student meals under a formal meals policy.

Governance and Ownership
Vilniaus Žemynos gimnazija is a municipal budgetary institution under Vilnius City Municipality.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application or enrolment fee charged for admission to Vilnius Žemynos Gymnasium (municipal/state general education school).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- There is no tuition charge for instruction in Vilnius Žemynos Gymnasium for any year group covered by state/municipal general education (pre‑primary, primary, basic and secondary levels). Instruction at state and municipal general education schools is provided free of charge. (Therefore no per‑term or per‑year tuition applies.)

Billing schedule and payment terms (paid services only)
- The gymnasium does not bill tuition; billing applies only to paid, optional services (for example: meals where the pupil is not eligible for free meals, non‑formal / extracurricular activities, educational trips, paid after‑school provision when offered).
- Meal fees and other municipal service fees are normally charged per attended day or per service period as defined by Vilnius City payment rules; payment records and receipts are issued through the Vilnius municipal education payment system. Parents typically receive and pay monthly payment notices (payment deadlines commonly follow the municipal payment schedule; many Vilnius institutions require payments for the previous month to be settled by a stated monthly deadline).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered by Vilnius Žemynos Gymnasium; there are no boarding or internat fees for this school (the school operates as a day school).

Other costs and fees (typical items parents should expect)
- School meals: where a pupil is not eligible for municipal free meal provisions, a daily meal fee applies (charged per attended day).
- Extracurricular / non‑formal activities: some after‑school clubs, non‑formal courses and external providers may carry fees (these are billed separately and follow the payment and receipt procedures set by Vilnius municipal rules).
- Educational trips and excursions: costs for school trips, camps or out‑of‑school educational activities are usually charged to parents for those activities that are optional or extra to the state curriculum.
- Learning materials and personal supplies: parents are expected to provide personal learning supplies (exercise books, pens, calculators, sports clothing, etc.); such items are not billed as tuition but are a routine family expense. The school's internal rules specify that pupils must have individual learning materials.
- Uniform / dress code: there is no mandatory everyday school uniform; a dress code applies and the school requires wearing the gymnasium uniform for official ceremonies — parents should expect to provide appropriate clothing for regular lessons and a uniform for events if required.

Refunds, reductions and social support
- Meal and service fee adjustments: municipal rules provide for fee reductions or adjustments in specific circumstances (for example, reductions for days a child does not attend and provisions for social support or free meals for eligible children). Refunds or reductions are handled according to Vilnius City procedures for charges for pupil meals and other paid services.

Fee payment options
- Payments for municipal school services (meals, non‑formal activities, etc.) are processed via the Vilnius municipal education payment system (svietimas.vilnius.lt), which supports electronic payment workflows and issues electronic receipts. Parents commonly pay via internet banking / bank transfer through that system; guidance and electronic payment instructions for specific payments are provided through the municipal payment interface. Some schools/contractors may offer additional electronic payment methods for specific paid services.

Practical summary for parents
- No application fee; no tuition per term or year for any grade at the gymnasium.
- Expect to pay only for optional/paid items: meals (if not eligible for free provision), extracurricular activities, trips, and personal learning materials. These paid items are billed and collected through the Vilnius municipal payment procedures and schedules.
Academics

Vilnius Zemyna Gymnasium teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
The school provides general basic and secondary education. It operates a four-year gymnasium program with two stages: a two-year basic education phase and a two-year upper secondary education phase. The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects including Lithuanian, foreign languages, mathematics, information technologies, physics, chemistry, biology, history and geography, with subject modules to deepen learning and address gaps. A third foreign language is available (Japanese, Italian, French, German or Russian). The school offers non-formal education, subject clubs, and sports clubs such as applied arts, dance, a youth mixed choir, theatre, design, yearbook editors, young philologists, environmental studies, information technologies, foreign languages, athletics, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, football, chess, badminton, and the wind-instrument ensemble “Jovaras.” In 2017–2018 Vilniaus Žemynos gimnazija formed 30 class groups with 845 students and employed 74 teachers.

Student Teacher Ratio
In 2017–2018 the school had 845 students and 74 teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of about 11.4:1. There were 30 class groups, resulting in an average class size of roughly 28 students per class.

Gifted and Talented
The school identifies gifted and talented students using monitoring, analysis of results, individual conversations with students and parents, and exploring their interests, with education personalized to each student's needs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school runs a Students' Well-Being Program to support social and emotional well-being. It develops social and emotional intelligence with input from a school psychologist and other specialists. Lions Quest ‘Raktai į sėkmę' is used to teach stress management, empathy, and responsible behavior. The program helps new students adapt to the school community so they feel safe and included. Activities and student councils are used to monitor and improve the school climate and to foster student involvement. The school promotes a respectful, inclusive, and supportive community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support for students with special education needs (SUP). For SUP students, teachers working with them receive confidential information about individual conditions and appropriate accommodations. Individualized learning plans and tasks are prepared to meet each student's needs. The school supports new SUP students to help them adapt and access appropriate support. Collaboration among teachers, homeroom tutors, and support staff is emphasized to ensure SUP students receive needed assistance, with psychologists involved where appropriate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as a core language with a dedicated Anglų k. metodinė grupė (English department) led by J. Liubkevič-Bedulskaja. The school uses CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) in integrated lessons with subjects such as biology and chemistry to strengthen language proficiency. The English group supports language development through teacher collaboration and professional development. The school organizes language-related activities and events, including opportunities to participate in language festivals and Erasmus projects that broaden students' linguistic and cultural experiences. These structures ensure ongoing English language instruction and practical language use across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The school runs the Students' Well-Being Program to support mental wellbeing. It focuses on developing social and emotional intelligence, with involvement from a school psychologist and other specialists. The Lions Quest prevention program ‘Raktai į sėkmę' is used to teach stress management, empathy, and prosocial behavior. The program includes activities to help new students adapt and feel secure, and to build a positive school climate. Teachers receive training and students participate in activities designed to foster cooperation, respect, and resilience. The school aims to cultivate a caring, inclusive community where students can thrive emotionally and socially.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a Human Safety General Programs to safeguard students across contexts. It covers psychological readiness for threats and hazards and the safe psychosocial environment, including understanding group pressure and how to resist unsafe behavior. It teaches safe behavior at home and outdoors, in nature, and around animals, with guidance on first aid, hazards, and responsible conduct. It covers safe conduct in traffic and procedures for emergencies, including when to call the emergency number 112 and how to respond to sirens. The programs also address recognizing and handling dangerous situations, including arousing suspicion and protecting health and safety, with the involvement of teachers, school psychologists, and safety staff.
Parent Experience

History
Vilnius Žemynos Gymnasium began as the 59th secondary school, established July 1, 1987. The Žemynos name was conferred on October 26, 1993 by Vilnius City Council. The gymnasium gained its gymnasium status on November 5, 1997. It is a four-year, two-tier institution with a two-year basic education section and a two-year upper secondary education section. The curriculum offers deepened study and modules across Lithuanian, foreign languages, mathematics, information technologies, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, and other subjects, with a third foreign language option and fields such as drawing, design, programming, integrated language and biology instruction, and homeland defense.

Community
The gymnasium offers a broad range of non-formal education clubs and cultural activities. These include applied arts, dance, a mixed youth choir, theater, design, yearbook editors, Young Philologists, environmental club, information technologies, foreign languages, track and field, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, football, chess, badminton, and the wind orchestra Jovaras. These activities foster student engagement, leadership, and cultural participation within the school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Committee can be an active self-governing body of Vilnius Žemynos Gymnasium, collaborating with the Management Team and the Gymnasium Council. It would be beneficial to hold meetings with prominent people and professionals from various fields, which parents can help arrange for the school. The documents describe a tri-party agreement concerning a child's achievements and progress that involves parents. The governance framework also includes the Gymnasium Council and the Management Team, with the Parents' Committee positioned to engage with these bodies. The committee supports parental input and collaboration in school activities and decisions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Vilnius Žemynos Gymnasium is a four-year, two-stage educational institution providing general basic and secondary education. It operates under a two-stage structure: a two-year lower-secondary program followed by a two-year upper-secondary program. The curriculum includes Lithuanian and foreign languages, with modules in mathematics, information technology, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, and other subjects. A third foreign language can be chosen (Japanese, Italian, French, German, or Russian), and options include drafting, design, programming, integrated language and biology teaching, and homeland defense. Non-formal education, subject, and sport clubs operate within the gymnasium, including applied arts, dance, youth mixed choir, theatre, design, yearbook editors, young philologists, environmental studies, information technologies, foreign languages, track and field, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, football, chess, badminton, and the Jovaras brass band. Not all study and recreation spaces are modernly equipped and supplied with the necessary tools.

Sports Facilities
The gymnasium offers sport circles in track and field, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, football, chess, and badminton. These activities are part of the school's non-formal education, subject-based, and sports clubs. A brass band orchestra Jovaras is also part of extracurricular offerings.

Academic Facilities
In 2022 a biology laboratory was modernized, enabling students to conduct research, laboratory work, and activities that foster critical thinking and problem solving. Chemistry and physics laboratories provide conditions for experiments for all students. Fab Lab laboratories support scientific activities and research. During 2022, more students participated in various science projects and events, including rounds of Olympiads, with higher placements achieved citywide.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Non-formal education, subject, and sports clubs operate in the gymnasium. Clubs include applied arts, dance, youth mixed choir, theatre, design, yearbook editors, young philologists, environmental protection, information technologies, foreign languages, track and field, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, football, chess, badminton, and the Jovaras brass band.
Languages

Language Provision
Foreign language study is part of the core curriculum. English is the first foreign language and is taught in groups (II class: 148 hours). The second foreign language can be German, Russian, or French (74 hours). In II class, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish are offered as language modules (37 hours each); in IV class, English is taught at B1/B2 level (136 hours), while German and Russian are offered at A2/B1/B2 levels (102 hours) and French is offered (102 hours).
Admissions

Admissions
1) Applications are submitted online from February 1 to May 5, 2026 through the Vilnius city e-system svietimas.vilnius.lt. Applications are reviewed starting May 6, 2026. 2) For admission to the first gymnasium class (I gimnazijos klasė), attach from the e-diary the progress report for the first semester or for the I/II trimesters, and documents regarding special educational needs and documents proving priority and additional criteria. In the “additional information” field, specify the intended class/program: Cambridge class; Economics and Entrepreneurship class (Yess); Creative Engineering class; History – Lithuanian language and literature class; English language and visual arts class; Mathematics class; STEAM (Biology) class; Theater – Lithuanian language and literature class; II foreign language class (German/French). If changing the second foreign language (Russian) to an EU foreign language, specify the chosen language (French, Spanish, German, Italian). 3) In the application, you may choose up to three schools for the I class, with one of them required to be within the school's service area; you can check territorial affiliation on the interactive map. 4) Parents must confirm the invitation to the gymnasium in the e-system following the deadlines in the admissions calendar. 5) The gymnasium collaborates with Vilnius Tech University, Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius University, ISM University of Management and Economics, and participates in UNESCO Associated Schools Network activities; students may participate in projects and activities. 6) I class invitation lists are published in stages: invited list for I class (Stage I) on 2026-05-12; invited candidates list (Stage II) on 2026-05-15; invited list (Stage III) on 2026-05-19; reserve lists by territory and non-territory lists are published corresponding to each stage. 7) Admission to II gymnasium class (II gimnazijos klasė) occurs only when vacancies exist; eligible students are those living in the Vilnius City Municipality territory who completed ninth grade, have positive marks in all subjects, and meet priority rules based on the municipality's procedures and overall average. 8) Lists of candidates invited to study in II class are posted at the gymnasium and on the gymnasium's website; lists are formed using the student code obtained when submitting the application in the svietimas system. 9) Admission to III gymnasium class (III gimnazijos klasė) prioritizes Vilnius Žemynos gimnazijos pupils who, on the admission day, have positive I-semester grades in individual subjects and, in the second semester, positive average grades across all subjects; other criteria include a minimum average of 4.0, positive assessments in competency checks, active civic involvement, and not violating age or contractual requirements. 10) For pupils wishing to study at Vilniaus Žemynos gimnazija starting September 1, 2025, who come from other institutions and apply to the upper secondary program III class via the Vilnius City e-system, English: attach I-semester progress printout and II-semester indicator results printout; pupils already studying at the gymnasium who intend to continue under the upper secondary program submit only the application online. 11) Admission to IV gymnasium class (IV klasė) occurs only when vacancies exist; invited students must have completed III gimnazijos klasę, reside in Vilnius city or another municipality, and have positive marks in all subjects. Allocation to classes is based on the individual student's education plan. 12) The lists of invited and admitted students are posted on the gymnasium's site and are formed using the student code obtained when applying.

Waitlist
Invited candidate lists for I gymnasium class are published in stages: Stage I on 2026-05-12; Stage II on 2026-05-15; Stage III on 2026-05-19. Territory-based reserve lists and non-territory candidate lists accompany each stage. These lists, including invited and reserve candidates, are published by the gymnasium on its site.
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