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NMA comprises nine subject divisions: biochemistry, chemistry, economics, physics and astronomy, Lithuanian philology, computer science, history, mathematics and music. Each is overseen by a subject leader who, together with curators, is responsible for provision of the distance-learning material and
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The students take part in a web-based continuous study programme where they regularly receive tasks graded by levels of difficulty. On average, a student receives a new assessment throughout the academic year. The results of the distance-learning programme are one of the criteria for selection to
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At least twice a year the NMA students and teachers arrange cultural events that are open to the public. In the summer, the philology students organise literary reading sessions. The closing evening of both winter and summer sessions usually features a concert by the music students for other
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The Academy is run by a group of dedicated volunteers who take care of matters such as finance, organisation of the educational and personal development programme, information technology, international collaboration and sponsorship. The head of the Academy is the director, currently Leonas
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The Academy accepts students from grades 9-10, but particular subjects (maths, Lithuanian) may accept younger students (grades 7-8). They will stay with the Academy until the end of grade 12 as long as their marks are satisfactory.
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The most diligent students are invited to participate in the residential sessions, of which there are three per year: in spring (in
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and residential events, which take place three times a year and include both subject-specific
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and cross-disciplinary personal development sessions. There are nine subject sections:
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participants, guests of the Academy and the local public.
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the selection of lecturers for the residential events.
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