doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
K

Kaunas Jesuit High School

Lithuania, Kaunas

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Co-founder & CEO

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Lithuanian
Fees €3,300
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 884
Type Co-educational
Opened 1649
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Lithuanian
Typical class size 26
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Kaunas Jesuit High School, Kauno jėzuitų gimnazija, is a non-state Catholic school located at Rotušės a. 9, Kaunas, Lithuania. It traces its roots to 1649 and is the oldest continually operating school in the city, re-established in 1991. The school offers primary (1st–4th), basic (5th–10th), and secondary (11th–12th) education, and runs a Pre-IB Diploma Programme alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in English for 11th–12th graders. Enrollment covers primary, the fifth grade, the first gymnasium, Pre-IB, and IB diploma classes. A multifunctional science and sports center is under construction. Facilities include a library, cafeteria, a small sports hall (former cinema) and an outdoor basketball court, plus a Retreat Home in Kulautuva for spiritual development. The school belongs to the Worldwide Jesuit Education Network and emphasizes service, leadership, and global-minded learning, including robotics, world schools debating championships, and exchanges. Weekly Mass and the Magis mission strengthen community life for students.

VŠĮ Kauno jėzuitų gimnazija, Rotušės a. 9, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania

The Essentials

Kaunas Jesuit High School has 884 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English, Lithuanian.

Location
Rotušės a. 9, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania. The Kaunas Jesuit High School is located at this address in Kaunas, Lithuania. The address places the school in the city of Kaunas.

Stages
Primary (1st–4th grades), Basic (5th–10th grades), Secondary (11th–12th grades).

Type
non-state Catholic school

Country affiliation
Lithuania

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-state Catholic high school established by the Lithuanian-Latvian Jesuit Province. It is a member of the Worldwide Jesuit Education Network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kaunas Jesuit High School ranges from EUR 3,300 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate application fee amount is published for new applicants.

Tuition (by year group and term)

- Annual tuition for enrolled students (academic year 2025/26): EUR 3,300 per year.
- No separate published breakdown by school year group (for example: primary vs. lower secondary vs. upper secondary) is available.
- No published per-term split of the tuition is available; the only published figure is the annual tuition above.

After-school / extracurricular fees

- After-school activity fee (for supervised activities from 15:30): EUR 130 per month if ordered.
- Afternoon care (pavakarių) is offered if ordered; a separate price for afternoon care is not published.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as a provision and no boarding fees are published; the school operates as a day school.

Other compulsory or likely additional costs

- School uniform: cost borne by the family (uniform is required).
- Textbooks (Pearson textbooks indicated): cost borne by the family.
- Individual learning equipment (for example: personal computer): cost borne by the family.
- Annual school trip: actual travel and organizational costs charged when the trip is organized.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No specific billing schedule (for example: termly instalments, due dates) or detailed payment terms for tuition instalments are published.

Refund information

- No published refund or fee‑refund policy for tuition, deposits, or other fees is available.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer: an official school bank account number (IBAN) is provided for payments: AB Luminor bank, account LT85 4010 0425 0070 9680.
- Online payments: an online payment / donation service (Paysera) is referenced for payments made over the internet.
- No explicit published statement confirming acceptance of credit-card payments for school fees is available.

Refunds and adjustments

- No published rules for refunds, pro‑rata credits, or fee adjustments (for withdrawal, long‑term absence, or similar) are available.

Summary of findings and gaps

- The only clearly published tuition figure is the annual tuition for 2025/26: EUR 3,300.
- Published supplemental fees that include a EUR 130/month after‑school activity charge and additional costs for uniform, textbooks, personal devices, and annual trips were identified.
- No published amounts were found for an application fee, per-term tuition instalments, year-group differentiated tuition, afternoon-care price, boarding fees, detailed billing schedule, formal refund policy, or explicit credit‑card acceptance for school fee payments. Bank transfer details and an online payment service reference are published for payments.
Academics

Kaunas Jesuit High School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE.

Curriculum
Kauno jėzuitų gimnazija provides primary (1st–4th grades), basic (5th–10th grades), and secondary (11th–12th grades) education. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English is offered for 11th–12th grade students, along with the Pre-IB Diploma Programme. The school is a non-state Catholic institution and follows national standards. Enrollment is organized for primary, the fifth grade, first gymnasium, Pre-IB diploma classes, and English-language IB diploma classes. Non-formal education and a wide range of artistic and creative activities enable students to develop talents and competencies, including leadership opportunities, robotics, language activities, and world schools debating championships.

Student Teacher Ratio
In 2025/2026, Kauno jėzuitų gimnazija had about 884 students and 89 teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9.9 to 1.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates usually study at higher education institutions in Lithuania and other countries. Alumni have been accepted to Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, Princeton, and Yale.

Gifted and Talented
Non-formal education and artistic and creative activities enable KJHS students to discover their talents and gain competencies. Students can pursue leadership roles (e.g., Student Council president, school paper editor), work with robots, perform in theater, and participate in World Schools debating championships in English and German, as well as language studies such as Spanish.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school promotes a sense of community as a core value. It provides tutors and psychologists to support students and uses the Olweus bullying prevention program. Non-formal education and a wide range of activities enable students to develop talents and competencies for active society. Students volunteer in Kaunas at social establishments, and participate in Healthy Soul Day and Social Activities Day. The Retreat Home in Kulautuva offers deeper self understanding and spiritual development; students participate in Kaira and TEC recollections, celebrate Mass weekly, and engage in chanting, reading and prayer. The school supports sports and healthy living with a small sports hall and an outdoor basketball court, and provides opportunities to express leadership and collaboration through Student Council, world schools debating championships in English and German, and language projects in Spanish.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (11th–12th grades) is taught in English; education is in English language.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by tutors and psychologists; Olweus bullying prevention program is used to foster a safe environment; Healthy Soul Day and Social Activities Day provide community-focused activities; Retreat Home in Kulautuva and participation in Kaira and TEC recollections support personal development; weekly Mass and related spiritual activities reinforce well-being.

Safeguarding
Bullying prevention is provided through the Olweus program; the sense of community and access to tutors, psychologists and spiritual activities contribute to safeguarding; ongoing social and spiritual activities underscore a safe environment.
Parent Experience

History
Kaunas Jesuit Gymnasium is the oldest continually operating school in Kaunas. It was established in 1649 and re-established in 1991. It offers International Baccalaureate diploma classes, with IB diplomas taught in English. Enrollment is organized for the first grade (primary), the fifth grade, the first gymnasium, Pre-IB diploma classes, and IB diploma classes.

Community
The school maintains an active alumni community with events such as the jubilee KJG reunion for alumni and teachers. On September 5, 2026, alumni who graduated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years ago are invited to return to the gymnasium; registration and more information are in the KJG Alumni Association announcement. Magis mission volunteers carried out service in Kenya, leaving a trace of hope.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Kaunas Jesuit High School is located at Rotušės a. 9, Kaunas, Lithuania. The school is constructing a multifunctional science and sports center. The campus includes a Retreat Home in Kulautuva for spiritual and personal development. There is a small sports hall (which used to be a cinema) and an outdoor basketball playing field on site. The school also operates a cafeteria and a library, and offers an English-language International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) as part of its academic offerings.

Sports Facilities
The school has a small sports hall for activities and an outdoor basketball playing field. The small sports hall previously functioned as a school cinema. These facilities support the school's emphasis on physical activity as part of student life.

Academic Facilities
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma) in English for 11th–12th grades, along with a Pre-IB Diploma Program. Enrollment includes Pre-IB diploma classes and IB diploma classes taught in English. Kaunas Jesuit High School is the oldest continually operating school in Kaunas and is a member of the Worldwide Jesuit Education Network. The school places emphasis on a broad educational program aligned with national standards while providing international opportunities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Non-formal education, artistic and creative activities enable students to discover talents and gain competencies for active citizenship. Students can express themselves through opportunities such as Student Council, editor or journalist for the school paper Ad majora, robotics projects, French theatre, world schools debating championships in English and German, and Spanish language development. Students are encouraged to volunteer in various social establishments in Kaunas, and annual events like Healthy Soul Day and Social Activities Day involve visiting the elderly, supporting community groups, and environmental campaigns. The school runs the MAGIS mission, an annual volunteer project in Africa (Kenya), involving school members and local partners; the mission emphasizes service, prayer, and community engagement. The Retreat Home in Kulautuva, plus recollections such as Kaira and TEC, weekly Holy Mass, and other spiritual activities accompany student life and development. The school also supports international exchanges, including programs with the USA.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Non-formal education includes robotics projects, editing and design for the school paper Ad Majora, and participation in the World Schools Debating Championships in English and German. Students may be elected president or join the Student Council. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (11th–12th grades, English) and Pre-IB Diploma Program are offered.

Arts & Creative
Acting in the French theater; editing and design for the school paper Ad Majora; journalism and other creative projects within the school media.

Cultural & Language
Participates in the World Schools Debating Championships in English and German; develops Spanish language skills; USA student exchange programs are available.

Social & Hobbies
Volunteering in various social establishments in Kaunas; Healthy Soul Day and Social Activities Day with visits to the elderly and sick; environmental cleaning campaigns.

Community & Service
Magis mission volunteers work in Kenya; students also volunteer in local social establishments in Kaunas and participate in community service initiatives such as the Olweus bullying prevention program and environmental campaigns.

Leadership & Professional
Students can be elected president or join the Student Council; many take on roles as editor or designer of the school paper Ad Majora and participate in leadership and communications activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports facilities include a small sports hall and an outdoor basketball court; there is an emphasis on a healthy lifestyle. Regular Mass and weekly recollections (Kaira, TEC) and the Kulautuva Retreat Home provide spiritual and contemplative activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is offered for 11th–12th grades and is taught in English. Pre-IB Diploma Program is offered. There are opportunities to participate in exchange programs in the USA. The school participates in World Schools Debating Championships in English and German, and develops Spanish skills.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration of new students. Please fill out the admission questionnaire and answer the questions. The application and motivation form (registration closed) are submitted online by the student's parents or guardians. After receiving the questionnaire, the school will contact the applicant. Additional documents should be sent by email to priemimas@kjg.lt.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Lithuania View all schools in Kaunas View all schools in Lithuania IB curriculum schools in Lithuania Open days & tours in Kaunas What is the IB curriculum? View all schools Search all schools