Kaunas University of Technology Gymnasium

What Kaunas University of Technology Gymnasium does

Kaunas University of Technology Gymnasium (legal name: Kauno technologijos universiteto gimnazija; operating as KTU Gimnazija) is a public gymnasium (upper secondary school) for grades I–IV legally operated by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and registered under Lithuanian institution code 190994836 at Studentų g. 65, Kaunas, Lithuania. Education is free for Lithuanian citizens, funded by the Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, with supplementary revenue from corporate sponsorships of specialized IT classes and alumni/community donations via the Parama (Support) program. The institution serves approximately 50–100 staff and admits students via entrance examinations into grades 1, 2, and 3.

The school specializes in STEM education, distinguishing itself through specialized IT training classes co-designed and sponsored by a network of more than 11 technology companies (including Bentley Systems, Eneba, OrbioWorld, Festo, Centric, Aumovio, Elinta, Continental, TransUnion, TeleSoftas, and Humbility) and through direct access to KTU's university laboratories, professors, and research infrastructure. The school maintains a consistent international academic reputation, producing medalists and honorable mentions across the International Olympiads in Informatics (IOI), Physics (IPhO), Chemistry (IChO), Economics (IEO), and Geography (IGEO), as well as European Mathematics Olympiad (EMO), European Physics Olympiad, European Practical Sciences Olympiad (EOES), Balkan Mathematics Olympiad, Baltic Olympiads, and the Lithuanian Brain Bee neuroscience competition from 2022 through 2026.

The product and service surface extends beyond core secondary education. It includes the Moodle-based e.Gimnazija e-learning platform, the Individualaus ugdymo planas (IUP) personalized education planning system at iup.ktug.lt, the Tamo.lt Dienynas gradebook, Edukacinės programos for grades 5–8 (feeder-stage programs), Neformalus ugdymas including the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE) program, Ugdymas karjerai career education, the EU Social Fund+ funded Galimybių mokykla (School of Opportunities) project running April 2024 to July 2027 with 800+ partner organizations, and the Mokinio pažymėjimas student ID system. Leadership is currently under Director Tomas Kivaras; other named roles include Vilma Arbašauskienė (Educational Programs Coordinator), Diana Suodienė (DofE Coordinator), Neringa Požėrienė and Erika Damaševičienė (DofE Program Leaders), and Kristina Zakarauskienė and Lukas Šimkus (DofE Hike Leaders).

Name

Kaunas University of Technology Gymnasium

Legal name

Kauno technologijos universiteto gimnazija

Website

https://www.ktug.lt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KTU Gimnazija is a public upper secondary school in Kaunas, Lithuania, operated by Kaunas University of Technology, providing free STEM-focused secondary education for Lithuanian students with specialized IT classes sponsored by major technology companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• STEM curriculum
• Gymnasium programs
• University preparation
• Academic olympiad training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaunas

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public educational institution funded by Lithuanian government through the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Companies sponsor specialized classes, providing resources, mentorship, and career pathways for students
3. Donations and Support: Alumni and community donations through the Parama (Support) program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KTU Gimnazija operates as a public gymnasium (upper secondary school, grades I-IV) affiliated with Kaunas University of Technology in Kaunas, Lithuania. It delivers a STEM-focused secondary education curriculum, supplemented by specialized IT training classes co-developed with corporate technology partners, supplementary educational programs for grades 5-8, and a non-formal education track including the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program. The institution prepares students for university admission and international academic olympiads in mathematics, physics, chemistry, informatics, geography, and economics.

Product overview

KTU Gimnazija is a secondary education institution (gymnasium) affiliated with Kaunas University of Technology, operating as a single unified educational institution offering general secondary education (grades I-IV) with specialized IT training classes partnered with technology companies. The school's digital ecosystem includes e.Gimnazija (Moodle-based e-learning platform) and the Individualaus ugdymo planas platform for personalized learning. Supplementary offerings include educational programs for grades 5-8 (covering languages, mathematics, sciences), non-formal education including the DofE international youth program, career education services, and the EU-funded Galimybių mokykla project for educational innovation. The school also provides student ID cards and access to the Tamo.lt gradebook system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e.Gimnazija: Electronic/digital gymnasium platform for students

Products and services

• KTU Gimnazija General Secondary Education Core upper secondary school program (grades I-IV) offered free to Lithuanian citizens, providing comprehensive STEM-focused general education that culminates in state matriculation examinations and serves as the primary pathway to university admission.
• Specialized IT Training Classes (Specializuoto IT mokymo klasės) Industry-aligned IT-focused class streams developed with corporate technology sponsors that expose students to real-world software, engineering, and IT workflows and create direct talent pipelines into partner firms.
• Edukacinės programos (Educational Programs for grades 5-8) Supplementary out-of-school educational programs in core academic subjects for grades 5-8, used to attract prospective students to the gymnasium and provide enrichment for external learners.
• DofE Program (Duke of Edinburgh's International Award) Non-formal education and youth development program offering the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award framework, including volunteering, physical activity, skills development, and expedition (hike) components for students aged 14-24.
• Ugdymas karjerai (Career Education) Structured career guidance and professional development service that helps students plan academic pathways, prepare for university admission, and explore career options through industry partnerships and mentorship.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KTU is the founding institution of the gymnasium. Students have access to university laboratories, professors, and research facilities. The gymnasium serves as a pipeline for KTU's academic programs.
• National Education Agency (Nacionalinė švietimo agentūra)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Partner in the 'Galimybių mokykla' (School of Opportunities) project, funded by European Social Fund+. One of 800+ partners implementing the 2021-2030 National Progress Plan for education improvement.
• Bentley SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate sponsor of specialized IT training class at KTU Gymnasium. Provides industry-aligned curriculum, mentorship, and career pathways for students.
• EnebacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate sponsor of specialized IT training class. Provides resources and industry connection for student development in information technology.
• FestomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate sponsor providing industrial technology education components and career development opportunities.
• Centric LithuaniamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate sponsor supporting specialized IT class with industry expertise and potential career pathways.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024International non-formal education program for 14-24 year old youth. KTU Gymnasium is an active participant with dedicated coordinators and program leaders.
• Diana Suodienė (DofE Coordinator)coreOthersDofE program coordinator at KTU Gymnasium

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vilnius Lyceum: Premier selective gymnasium in Lithuania, also focused on academic excellence and olympiad preparation; competes directly with KTU Gymnasium for top-tier Lithuanian secondary students seeking STEM preparation and university admission.
• Vilnius University Gymnasium: University-affiliated gymnasium in Lithuania providing advanced secondary education with access to Vilnius University resources; structurally similar to KTU Gymnasium as both leverage a major Lithuanian university as their founding institution.

Regional players

• Klaipėda University Gymnasium: University-affiliated gymnasium based in Klaipėda serving Lithuania's coastal region; comparable in its university-affiliated model and selective STEM focus, but operating in a different geographic catchment.
• Šiauliai Juliaus Janonio Gymnasium: One of the oldest and most established gymnasiums in northern Lithuania with a strong tradition in STEM olympiads; comparable in selective admissions and academic outcomes, but serves a different regional catchment.
• Alytus Gymnasium: Selective gymnasium in southern Lithuania with a track record of olympiad participation; comparable as a peer Lithuanian gymnasium pursuing advanced STEM education but operating in a different region.

Broad incumbents

• European Schools Network: Network of European Schools offering multi-language, internationally-oriented secondary education across the EU; a broader institutional incumbent that competes for EU-aligned families seeking internationally portable credentials, though not directly selective on national olympiad outcomes.

Emerging players

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools in Lithuania: Schools delivering the IB Diploma Programme in Lithuania (e.g., Vilnius International School, ISM); comparable in providing internationally oriented secondary education to high-achieving students but with a globally portable curriculum rather than a national-stem focus.

Others

• Tamo Group (Tamo.lt): Provider of the gradebook and student information system used by KTU Gymnasium; an adjacent ecosystem participant whose platform is integrated into the school's daily operations.
• Moodle (open-source LMS): Open-source learning management system underlying KTU Gymnasium's e.Gimnazija platform; an enabling technology provider rather than a direct competitor, but core to the school's digital infrastructure.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE) Lithuania: International non-formal education program that KTU Gymnasium participates in and coordinates; an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but materially part of the school's non-formal education offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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