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Instructs in English, Finnish
Pupils 100
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Class Size 20
Cygnaeus School (English Classes) is a free public primary school in the centre of Pori, Finland, operating within Cygnaeus School. The English Classes follow the Finnish national curriculum-2014, with all subjects taught in English. The program includes an English kindergarten/preschool and English Classes for grades 1-6, enrolling over one hundred pupils. Each grade level has its own classroom teacher, with typical class sizes of 15-20 pupils. The English Classes operate as part of Porin Lyseo School and teach bilingually in English and Finnish. Admission for the English Class first grade occurs online at the same time as applications for Finnish first grade in January, with the coordinator of multilingual teaching available for more information. The program aims to provide a solid basic education while developing strong language skills; students are encouraged to view English as a natural part of life and to engage with foreign cultures for language development worldwide.
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Instructs in German, Finnish
Ages 3 - 19 years
Pupils 700
Type Co-educational
Curriculum German Curriculum
Deutsche Schule Helsinki is a private, German-Finnish intercultural school in Helsinki offering bilingual education from early years to upper secondary. The curriculum combines German and Finnish systems across three stages: lower grades (1–5), upper grades (6–9), and upper secondary. In early years German is taught as a foreign language with English, with Finnish as mother tongue and second language, plus life stance education and Evangelical religion. In upper grades many subjects have curricula published in German, including Chemistry, Biology, German, Finnish as mother tongue, English, Ethics, Geography, History, Art, Latin (8–12), Swedish, Russian, and Sport, with Economics also offered. The upper secondary culminates in the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA), a dual-qualification with a German university entrance qualification and a Finnish matriculation certificate; exams include written tests in three subjects in January and oral tests in two in March. The school provides a library, a music school, after-school care, and an activity program at Malminkatu 14, 00100 Helsinki.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 16 - null years
Fees €29,200
Pupils 9500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Educational Consortium OSAO is a Finnish vocational college network based in Oulu. It operates eight campuses across six municipalities, including Haukipudas, Kaukovainio, Kontinkangas and the Kempele–Liminka region, with Muhos, Pudasjärvi and Taivalkoski serving local needs. OSAO delivers the Finnish Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) and offers English-language vocational qualifications in Restaurant and Catering Services, Tourism Industry, and Merkonomi (Business). An International IB career-related program in Business and Administration is also available. A flexible, individualized learning path is provided for every student, shaped by prior knowledge, skills and needs. OSAO is one of Finland's largest multidisciplinary vocational colleges, serving about 8,500 students with around 880 staff and roughly 89 million euros in operating revenue (2024). Distinctive activities include participation in events such as Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs, Qstock, and Amistanssit, and a strong culture of external competitions and community engagement. The program emphasizes hands-on learning in real-world settings daily.
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Instructs in English
Ages 6 - 16 years
Pupils 600
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (MYP)
Espoo International School is a uniform, international English-language comprehensive school in Espoo that serves both international and Finnish families. It has around 600 pupils in grades 1-9. Education follows the Finnish National Core Curriculum and the Espoo municipal framework, augmented by the Espoo International School curriculum (2016). The school is IB-authorized and offers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 7-9 over three years, aligning international standards with local expectations. The main language of instruction is English, while Finnish and English are studied by all students; from grade 6, B1 Swedish is introduced, and elective A2 languages Spanish or French begin in grade 4, with B2 languages German, Spanish, and Russian from grade 8. The Opinmäki campus provides a cohesive environment for international and Finnish learners. The school emphasizes language development and prepares students for English-medium education, with a bespoke curriculum that blends the Espoo framework with IB principles to foster global-minded learners.
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Fees €10,300
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IB (DP)
Etelä-Tapiolan lukio is a public, co-educational upper secondary school operated by the City of Espoo in Finland. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, providing an internationally oriented path within the Finnish upper secondary system. The curriculum centers on economics and social sciences and is designed to prepare students for higher education and university studies. Students tailor their studies toward economics, societal issues, or law by selecting school-specific courses that complement the IB framework. Since 2009 the IB programme has been studied in English, with an intake of around 50 students. The school emphasizes college and university preparation, and outstanding matriculation exam results reflect the strength of its teaching program. It runs international projects, study trips, and sustainability initiatives that connect classroom learning with real-world issues beyond Finland's borders. This combination of the IB programme and a national upper secondary framework creates a pathway to higher education.
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Instructs in English, Finnish, French
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees €2,468 - 4,626
Pupils 300
Type Co-educational
Curriculum European Baccalaureate
Class Size 17
European School of Helsinki is a multilingual school in central Helsinki delivering the European Schools curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The programme follows the European Baccalaureate path, with language sections in English, Finnish and French and opportunities to study second and third languages in later years. The final examination is the European Baccalaureate, enabling university access across the EU and beyond. The school operates in a historic five-storey building (1884–85) renovated in 2009, with 45 classrooms, science and ICT laboratories, a language laboratory, music and art rooms, a library, a canteen, a gym and an assembly hall, and most classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. After-school activities run daily from 14:30 to 17:30, offering more than 30 clubs across section languages, including arts, theatre and dance, sports, science and language groups. The KiVa Koulu wellbeing program supports a safe, inclusive community and close ties with local and international communities. The school is accredited to the European Schools network.
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Instructs in English
Ages 6 - 16 years
Pupils 910
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum
Finnish International School of Tampere (FISTA) is a comprehensive school serving ages 6 to 16, with preschool, primary and lower secondary education (grades 1–9) in Tampere, Finland. The school teaches mainly in English, while Finnish, Swedish, and other languages are offered as part of the curriculum. It follows the City of Tampere curriculum based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum, and applicants complete a language test to participate in English-language education. FISTA began as Amurin kansakoulu in 1954 and became FISTA in 2012. The campus is in central Tampere and serves 910 students with 110 staff in the 2025–2026 year. Features include preparatory education for Finnish learners (up to one year) and two study lines for grades 7–9: bilingual and international. Students take Finnish lessons from early grades, with Swedish from grade 6 and optional A2 languages (Spanish, French or German). A program of clubs supports after-school interests and wellbeing.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 9 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IB (DP)
Class Size 25
SYK is an independent, coeducational day school in Helsinki, founded in 1886 and the oldest coeducational school in Finland. It offers the Finnish national curriculum for grades 3–9 and, in upper secondary, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) taught in English, complemented by a DP Core. The Lukio upper secondary is language‑focused, with a broad language program and official certificates such as DELF (French) and Deutsches Sprachdiplom (German). Language options include A languages (French, German, Russian, English); B1 Swedish; B2 and B3 options (French/German/Russian); and rotating languages such as Arabic, Japanese and Korean. The IB section was created in 1990. The school collaborates with Aalto University, Open University, Helsinki Summer University and the University of Helsinki; it coordinates the national LUKKI language development project and supports LUMA science education. The campus includes a swimming hall and a separate music school. International study trips extend to France, Germany, Latvia and Uzbekistan. SYK emphasizes opportunities for language, science and arts across a long‑standing, inclusive tradition.
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Instructs in English
Fees €15,000
Pupils 400
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IB (DP)
Imatran yhteislukio is a co-educational upper secondary school in Imatra, Finland, located at Mansikkalan koulukeskus, Koulukatu 2. The school offers a Finnish four-year upper secondary program and an English-taught IB Diploma Programme (DP) line. The IB DP begins with a Pre-DP preparatory year that aligns Finnish first-year courses, followed by two DP years in six subjects, preparing students for university study worldwide. The faculty collaborates with Etelä-Karjalan IB-lukio in cooperation with Lappeenrannan lyseon lukio and broadens higher education opportunities through the University of Eastern Finland Open University online courses. A double degree is available with Saimaan ammattiopisto, pairing upper secondary and vocational studies culminating in the matriculation examination, with an adult track also offered. Distinctive features include the Culture Academy arts program collaborating with TanssiStudio Jami and Virta-opisto, and access to Imatra Music School. The South Karelia Sports Academy provides regular athletic training, and ninth-grade admissions open in spring annually.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees €12,432 - 16,608
Pupils 500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 5
International School of Helsinki (ISH) offers the IB continuum for students aged 4 to 18, with English as the language of instruction and a broad language program that includes Spanish, French and Finnish as Foreign Languages, plus Finnish Mother Tongue and English as an Additional Language support where needed. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from early years through Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) covers Grades 6-10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) spans Grades 11-12. ISH became Finland's first fully IB-accredited school in 2005, and it has maintained IB, CIS, and NEASC accreditation through subsequent re-authorisations. Beyond academics, the school offers an extensive after-school activities and athletics program (ASA) for K-12, as well as cultural, language and social clubs. The Parents' Teacher Organization supports the community, and volunteers help events. ISH emphasizes an international community, cross-cultural workshops, and services to help families settle in. A welcoming, thriving environment.
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Instructs in English
Ages 7 - 15 years
Pupils 670
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum
Founded in 1992, the International School of Vantaa is a municipal school serving grades 1-9 with about 670 students in Vantaa, Finland. The language of instruction is predominantly English, serving students whose home language is English or who are fluent in English, while the general Finnish National Board of Education framework shapes a tailor-made curriculum built around thematic units that integrate multiple subjects. From grade 4, elective language offerings include French, Spanish, Swedish and German; Swedish becomes compulsory from grade 6. The school is situated in Kartanonkoski; premises also house a daycare center and a public library. Student selection is based on oral or written English assessment. The school emphasizes after-school activities for younger and older students, free daily school meals, and wellbeing programs such as Urhea athletics and the Schools on the Move initiative. The environment blends municipal schooling with an international-flavored English instruction within the Finnish system.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Fees €8,678
Pupils 500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IB (DP)
Joensuun Lyseon lukio is a public upper secondary school in Joensuu, Finland, administered by the City of Joensuu. It offers the Finnish Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), including a Preparatory Year. The school has 162 places, with 135 in the general programme and 27 in the IB line. Admission to the IB line is by application via Opintopolku, using a weighted lower secondary GPA (minimum 8.0) plus English and Mathematics (each weighted 2.0). The facilities at Science Park place Lyseo in an environment that supports closer cooperation with higher education institutions and industry. The school provides flexible spaces, modern furnishings, an acoustically pleasant environment, up-to-date teaching technology, and spaces for goal-oriented study and student wellbeing. Since 2000, Lyseo has delivered international upper secondary education through IB, with first IB graduates in 2003 and around 400 diplomas earned from students from about 20 countries in recent decades.
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Instructs in English
Pupils 1300
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio is a Finnish upper secondary school located at Sepänkatu 3, Jyväskylä. The school offers the Finnish national curriculum alongside an English-language IB Diploma Programme (DP) line and an Information Technology (IT) line. Students can choose among three study tracks: a general line with a natural sciences emphasis or an entrepreneurship emphasis, an English-language IB line, and the IT line. The IB option provides a globally recognized curriculum taught in English, while the general line follows national studies with flexible subject choices. The school also houses theatre studies, visual arts studies, and music studies, supporting arts engagement both inside and outside class. Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio maintains strong international links through Erasmus+ KA1 activities, partner schools, and annual international events. It participates in UNESCO ASPnet projects, with students acting as ambassadors. A group called Let's Get Global fosters leadership and global awareness alongside regular international exchanges and collaborations worldwide.
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Instructs in English, Finnish
Pupils 800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Kesämäki Comprehensive School in Lappeenranta, Finland, serves primary and secondary students in the Kesämäki area. The campus operates two English study lines: the English Classes study line, which is bilingual in Finnish and English, and the English Study Line of Lappeenranta (ESLA), designed for students who study mostly in English. ESLA follows the Finnish curriculum for grades 1-9, with English-language teaching emphasized and English as the main language of instruction. The international line offers an additional perspective on learning, enriching diversity, equality, openness and cooperation, and runs alongside the English-speaking classes with its own responsible teacher to tailor learning to each student's plan. The school emphasizes inclusive access: studying Finnish basic education is free of charge. ESLA provides individualized support and flexible study options in the first year, with the main language of instruction being English, and an emphasis on developing language skills for a global context across cultures worldwide.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Pupils 1151
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Class Size 25
Kulosaari Secondary School is upper secondary, bilingual and international. The curriculum follows the Finnish system across four streams: General, English and Finnish, Society and Economics, and Science and Technology, with the English and Finnish Stream admitting 60 students annually. All studies are completed bilingually; compulsory and advanced courses use both languages, teaching is partly in English, and textbooks are in Finnish while other materials are bilingual. Abi (Finnish Matriculation Examination) courses are delivered in Finnish, and the school does not offer an English Matriculation Diploma. The school emphasizes linking theory with practice through extracurricular visits and joint projects with working life and higher education institutions. The student body totals around 180 across all streams, with a focus on practical learning and real-world collaboration. English and Finnish Stream introduction video is available. Kulosaari offers a pathway that balances language proficiency with rigorous subject study in a real-world, project-based setting in Helsinki.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 16 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Kuopion Lyseon lukio combines Finland's upper secondary curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, serving students aged 16 to 18. Located at Puijonkatu 18 on Kuopio's Market Square edge, the school operates within the municipal education framework and maintains a modern yet traditional campus. The Finnish LOPS2021 program and the IB line offer a broad course mix across mathematics, natural sciences, humanities, languages, and arts, with a particular emphasis on arts and crafts. The language program is broad, and facilities include a Lyseo language studio, a language classroom, and dedicated writing rooms, supported by a well-equipped library. International activity includes partnerships with schools in France and Germany and Gotland, and participation in the European Youth Parliament. The school runs the IB program since 1994 and provides guidance through Opinto-ohjaajat and an IB coordinator. Extra-curriculars include clubs such as the Sigma mathematics club and activities like student council and EYP involvement.
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Instructs in English
Ages 16 - 18 years
Fees €8,953
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Lahden lukio Gaudia is an upper secondary school in Lahti, Finland, located at the Paavola campus on Terijoenkatu 7. It serves students aged 16 to 18 and offers two main paths: the Finnish national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, plus specialised tracks in Visual Arts and Design and Music, alongside a General line. The program emphasises internationality, language proficiency, and exchange opportunities, with an English-language IB option further broadening global perspectives. The school accommodates about 1,350 students and provides modern facilities including a school library, an arts wing with the ArtHouse, recording studio, band rooms, and theatre spaces. The Paavola campus supports university-level study integration and collaborations with universities and workplaces. Students participate in a culture programme with partners like City Museum, Sinfonia Lahti, City Theatre, and others, with Erasmus+ accreditation enabling mobility. The campus includes a large sports hall and student lounges to support wellbeing and activities.
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Instructs in Finnish, French
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupils 811
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum
Class Size 23
Lycee Franco-Finlandais d'Helsinki is a Finnish public language school delivering bilingual Finnish–French instruction within the Finnish education system. The school follows the Finnish national curriculum, with instruction in Finnish and French across basic education and upper secondary. In basic education, Finnish is taught as a mother tongue from grade 1; A1 French starts in grade 1; A2 English in grade 4; B1 Swedish in grade 6; B2 Spanish or German in grade 8. Upper secondary splits into French L1 and a mission-specific track; the L1 program aligns with the Finnish matriculation exam, while the mission track offers flexibility for strong French skills, requiring at least 24 French units and 16 units in other subjects. The school provides DELF B2 and DALF C1 certifications, a range of French studies, francophone projects, and exchanges. About 800 students study here, with small teaching groups and an international cooperation network, including study trips abroad.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 16 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Lyseonpuiston lukio is a public upper secondary school in central Rovaniemi, Finland, offering the Finnish national curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with a preparatory year. The IB is taught mainly in English and follows the six-subject structure: one subject from each group, with three to four at Higher Level; a Theory of Knowledge course, an Extended Essay, and CAS form core components. The Diploma is recognised by universities worldwide. The school is the northernmost IB in Finland and has held IB World School status since 2004. The campus also hosts Urheilulukio (Sports High School) on-site and shares facilities with Ounasvaaran lukio, providing strong sport opportunities. As a UNESCO School, Lyseonpuiston lukio emphasizes international understanding, intercultural engagement, and LUMA development activities through the LUMA Center Finland network. The school runs a broad languages program, with IB options in Spanish, Hindi, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, German, Finnish and Ukrainian.
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Instructs in Swedish, English
Ages 16 - 19 years
Pupils 760
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Class Size 25
Mattlidens gymnasium is a municipal upper secondary school in Espoo, Finland, offering a Swedish-language track alongside an English-language International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It is the largest Swedish-language upper secondary school in Finland and the only Swedish-language IB DP school in the capital region, providing a diverse bilingual pathway for students. The IB DP forms a two-year course (DP1/DP2) with a preparatory year (preDP) in grade 10, six subject groups, and a Diploma core of CAS, Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding and multilingualism, with Swedish, English, and Finnish at multiple levels and options in Spanish, French, and German. In autumn 2026 a new sports line for young athletes will balance flexible studies with professional sport. The campus shares facilities with a lower-grade campus and is connected by modern transport. About 150 students study the English IB programme. Strong pastoral support and a collaborative school culture.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Pupils 600
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Maunula Primary School is a local municipal primary school serving grades 1–6 in Helsinki's Maunula district. It follows Helsinki's municipal curriculum with its own alignment to national criteria, educating around 600 pupils. The main instruction language is Finnish, and fully English-language instruction groups are available for all grades 1–6, admitted after a language test. Language study begins in Grade 1 with A1 options (English, French or Swedish); A2 languages start in Grade 3; a B1 language (Swedish or English) begins in Grade 6. In Grades 1–2, subjects are taught in an integrated way, with each class led by a lead teacher and supported by special education staff as needed. The school applies a Together pedagogy featuring co- and team-teaching to support all pupils, and includes two local SEN classes (an assisted SEN class and a linguistic-impairment class). In 2025–2026 it operates across two temporary sites—Paloheinäntie 40b (grades 1–3) and Mäkelänkatu 84 (3rd floor) for grades 4–6—before returning to renovated facilities planned for January 2028.
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Instructs in English, Finnish
Fees €10,600 - 14,000
Maunula Secondary School is the English-speaking section of Maunulan yhteiskoulu, the Finnish-speaking lower secondary school, located at Kuusikkotie 3, 00630 Helsinki. The service languages are Finnish, Swedish and English. Starting in grade 7, the curriculum is weighted with emphasis on physical education and mathematics. The school runs Matematiikkapainotus, a mathematics-focused track within Helsinki Mathematics Lukio, and hosts Matematiikkamaanantai, a weekly mathematics club on Mondays from 16:15 to 18:00 (contact Ville Tilvis). It coordinates national competitions such as Kenguru, Majava and MatCup and offers enrichment for math contests including Harppi. Arts and culture are central, with music as a core subject, the school choir and orchestra, and Kuvataide. The language program includes English, French, Swedish, German, Russian and Spanish, with language groups formed as needed, plus Erasmus+ collaboration. Student life centers on the Students' Union; Opiskeluhuolto coordinates wellbeing with families and partners. Athletics complete the profile, including championship-winning football team.
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Instructs in English, Finnish
Ages 5 - 16 years
Fees €9,850
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum
Class Size 11
Norden International School follows a Finnish Curriculum across two campuses, Helsinki (Malmi) and Brussels (Evere–Haren). It is a private international school serving pre‑school to Grade 9, with English as the language of instruction and Finnish language education as a secondary focus. The Primary Curriculum (Grades 1–6) covers Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (history, geography, and the community), Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. The Secondary Curriculum (Grades 7–9) provides more challenging core subjects, electives, and opportunities for independent learning and collaboration. In Brussels for 2026–27, English remains the language of instruction, with French and Flemish as additional languages; class sizes are small (10–12 students) and the program emphasizes personalized education, reading culture and libraries, performance tracking, arts, sports and handcrafts, and a technology‑enabled learning environment with parental involvement and well‑being support. Opened in 2013 as Kielo International School, Norden collaborates with the City of Helsinki Educational Department and operates in Helsinki and Brussels.
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Instructs in English
Ages 7 - 16 years
Pupils 446
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Oulu International School is a public, city‑owned school in Oulu, Finland, offering Basic Education (grades 1–9) in English. It follows the Finnish National Core Curriculum and combines it with a bespoke English‑language program. Learning is inquiry‑based and phenomenon‑based, with content organized into multidisciplinary units. In Years 1–6, students complete 5–6 units per year; in Years 7–9, modules combine 2–3 subject areas. The school is located at Kasarmintie 4, 90130 Oulu, and is owned by the City of Oulu. It began in August 2001 and opened as an independent school in August 2002. About 446 students are taught by 37 teachers in age‑based classes, with auxiliary staff available. The library is a central resource, and students may pursue a bilingual Reading Diploma adapted from the Oulu City program. Extracurricular clubs include Boardgames, Math, Chess, and Dungeons & Dragons, along with Drama, Animated Film, Cooking and Puuhakerho, plus Erasmus‑driven projects and well‑being activities.
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Instructs in English
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Located at Kajaaninkatu 3 in Oulu, Oulun Lyseon lukio offers two English‑language upper secondary pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and a Finnish general upper secondary track taught in English. The IB DP begins with a preparatory Pre‑DP year and is taught in English. Students choose six subjects from groups covering language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and arts, and complete the Theory of Knowledge, the Creativity, Activity and Service course, and the Extended Essay. Finland recognises the IB diploma as equivalent to the national matriculation examination and the diploma supports university study worldwide. From autumn 2026, Lyseo will launch an English‑language Finnish general upper secondary track with the matriculation examination in English planned for autumn 2028. The school has a long history and a main building on Kajaaninkatu, offering opportunities in languages, arts and social learning through its IB programme and forthcoming tracks.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 7 - 15 years
Pupils 750
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Ressu Comprehensive School is a municipal public school in Helsinki serving grades 1–9 (ages about 7–15). It sits in Kamppi, with some lower‑secondary activities at Ruoholahdenkatu 23. The school blends the Finnish Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate framework: PYP for grades 1–6 and MYP for grades 7–9, taught primarily in Finnish, with about 80% of the weighted curriculum delivered in English. Language study starts with English A1 in Grade 1, A2 from Grade 3, B1 Swedish from Grade 6, and B2 languages from Grade 8. An English‑language weighted‑curriculum option exists, with English‑language acquisition classes taught fully in English. The school has around 750 pupils and offers facilities including a lower gym and spaces used for hockey, dance, and art clubs. After‑school clubs are organized by the Ressu PTA and partners, and learning projects culminate in the PYP exhibition in Grade 6. The school promotes international-mindedness and inclusion within Helsinki's municipal system.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 15 - 18 years
Fees €10,600 - 14,000
Pupils 980
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IB (DP)
Ressun lukio operates from two campus buildings in central Helsinki, offering two upper secondary programmes. The Finnish-language programme follows the Finnish national curriculum, and the English-language option delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school serves about 900 students with around 60 teachers, and most students are aged 15 to 19. The City of Helsinki runs the school and tuition is free; study materials, meals and health services are provided. Facilities include two campuses with modern classrooms, a well‑stocked library, and on‑site gym facilities. An Erasmus programme and international cooperation with guardians, universities, and partner organisations extend learning beyond Finland. The programmes lead to widely recognised university entry qualifications. A vibrant student association, an active parents' association, and the Ressun lukio IB Student Council foster leadership, events and community involvement, while strong transport links make daily access easy for students. The school emphasises inclusive student support and a global outlook.
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Instructs in English
Ages 16 - 19 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Tampereen Lyseo Lukio, known as Rellu, is a public upper secondary school in Tampere, Finland, by Pyynikintori square. It offers three study programmes: a high school programme, a Social Sciences Studies programme and an International Baccalaureate programme taught in English culminating in the IB diploma. The curriculum blends the Finnish national framework with the IB Diploma Programme, and features a broad range of subjects. Languages include English, German, French and Spanish as A-languages; Swedish as B1, with French and German as B2 and Spanish, French, German and Russian as B3. Rellu maintains partner schools in France, Germany and Spain and is part of the IB network. It supports learning across Tampere City schools and online courses, and involves University of Tampere courses. Through IB and Social Sciences study, students complete CAS projects, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essays, guided by caring teachers and a focus on well-being and future study opportunities.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 4 - 12 years
Fees €673 - 11,314
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
The English School in Finland is a private bilingual institution offering Finnish-English education from preschool through secondary level to about 700 students (ages 5–18). The curriculum combines the Finnish national framework with strong English instruction, and in the high school there are two study options: the bilingual English–Finnish Language and Culture Program and a General Upper Secondary English program. Both programs culminate in the Finnish Matriculation Examinations, with language of instruction determined by program. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values and a commitment to global citizenship, cultural understanding, respect for diversity, ecological sustainability and responsible citizenship. Campus facilities include a two-campus layout (Mäntytie for Grades 1–6 and Preschool and Valimotie for Grades 7–12), two gymnasia (one divisible), and a central bilingual library. The school runs exchange links, a debate club with international and national competitions, and clubs organised by The Friends of The English School, alongside after-school care.
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Instructs in Finnish, English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees €673 - 11,314
Pupils 700
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Finnish Curriculum
The English School in Finland is a private bilingual institution offering Finnish-English education from preschool through secondary level to about 700 students (ages 5–18). The curriculum combines the Finnish national framework with strong English instruction, and in the high school there are two study options: the bilingual English–Finnish Language and Culture Program and a General Upper Secondary English program. Both programs culminate in the Finnish Matriculation Examinations, with language of instruction determined by program. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values and a commitment to global citizenship, cultural understanding, respect for diversity, ecological sustainability and responsible citizenship. Campus facilities include a two-campus layout (Mäntytie for Grades 1–6 and Preschool and Valimotie for Grades 7–12), two gymnasia (one divisible), and a central bilingual library. The school runs exchange links, a debate club with international and national competitions, and clubs organised by The Friends of The English School, alongside after-school care.
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