Alytus St. Benedict’s Gymnasium

The school is guided by the philosophy of St. Benedict, centered on the motto 'Ora et Labora' ('Pray and Work'). It aims to foster Christian and universal human values, emphasizing respect for order, work, human dignity, and freedom. The institution strives for the holistic development of each student, seeking physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional maturity.

The school offers primary, middle, and secondary education curricula. It provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). Additionally, the school offers a bilingual education track starting in the 5th grade.

The school provides a range of support services, including social pedagogues, special pedagogues, psychologists, and speech therapists. A public health specialist is also available to support student well-being. The school emphasizes inclusive education and has a dedicated Child Welfare Commission.

The school accepts applications for primary, middle, and secondary levels. Admission to the 5th-grade bilingual education class requires a mathematics test, a Lithuanian language test, an oral English interview, and a motivational interview. Entry into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme also involves a mathematics test, an oral English interview, and a motivational interview.

The school office operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 15:45, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 12:45. The academic year includes scheduled state maturity examinations and national student achievement assessments. Specific dates for these assessments are published annually in accordance with national requirements.

The campus features a swimming pool, which is open to students and the local community on specific schedules. The school also maintains sports facilities, including a gymnasium, and provides library services. On-site catering is available for students.

Students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE) youth programme and career education initiatives. The school also engages in international mobility projects, such as Erasmus+, and organizes educational trips to foreign cities. Additionally, students are involved in school self-governance and various extracurricular activities.