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Lyseonpuiston lukio

Finland, Rovaniemi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Finnish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 16 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Taught languages Finnish, English, Swedish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

Ruokasenkatu 18, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland

The Essentials

Lyseonpuiston lukio has instruction in Finnish, English.

Location
Lyseonpuiston lukio operates from two campuses in Rovaniemi: Ruokasenkatu 18 and Siljotie 2 (opposite the railway station). All first-year students study at Ruokasenkatu; the IB line and the preparatory IB class are at Siljotie; II and III year teaching occurs at both campuses. The campuses are about 1 km apart.

Stages
Upper secondary (lukio) with a three-year program designed to last three years, which can be completed in 2–4 years; includes a preparatory IB year and the IB Diploma Programme.

Type
Public (state) upper secondary school

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has a diverse student body with exchange students from around the world.

Additional learning support
Special education support; a dedicated special education teacher; a multidisciplinary student welfare team; peer tutors (older students).

Country affiliation
Finland
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee charged to applicants through the national joint application system (Studyinfo/Opintopolku) for general upper‑secondary (lukio) admissions. Admissions to the IB preparatory and the regular upper‑secondary programmes use the joint application procedures used in Finnish upper‑secondary admissions.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- There are no tuition or term fees for students attending Lyseonpuiston lukio. This applies to all year groups, including the pre‑IB (preparatory) year and the two‑year IB Diploma Programme. Day‑time upper‑secondary instruction is provided without tuition charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Because there are no tuition charges, there is no regular tuition billing schedule.
- Chargeable items that may be invoiced to students and families (see sections below) are billed separately as they arise (for example, external examination fees or optional services). When the school or municipal administration issues an invoice, it is payable according to the instructions on the invoice (typically to the municipality's bank account). Schools/municipal invoicing procedures and payment deadlines follow the municipality's billing instructions.

Boarding / residential accommodation fees (if applicable)

- Lyseonpuiston lukio does not operate a school boarding house. There are no boarding fees charged by the school because boarding is not provided. Students who relocate for study may arrange accommodation independently; municipal student housing options (for example Domus Arctica student housing) are separate and billed by the housing provider. Any residential rent or housing fees are payable directly to the housing provider, not to the school.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Textbooks, digital books, a laptop/tablet and other personal study materials are the responsibility of the student or family and must be purchased separately. These material costs are not covered by the school. Students receive a free school meal on days when teaching takes place. Travel to school (transport) is normally paid by the student/family, although transport support may be available from Kela when qualifying distance criteria are met.
- National matriculation (ylioppilastutkinto) and external examination fees: students are responsible for matriculation/exam fees required to sit national or external examinations. Matriculation/examination charges are invoiced per test; typical per‑test amounts in recent practice have been in the range of around €38–€41, invoiced to the candidate or the school and collected according to the invoicing instructions. IB Diploma candidates may also incur IB examination and registration charges that are billed separately; IB examination and registration fees vary by year and by the number of subjects taken. Families should expect separate invoices for national matriculation exam fees and for IB exam/registration costs if the candidate takes those examinations.
- Programme‑specific and course costs: certain optional courses, study trips, art supplies (for the art line), laboratory consumables and extracurricular activities may require additional payments from families; these costs are charged separately when applicable.

Refund information

- There are no tuition refunds to consider for regular day‑time students because there are no tuition charges.
- Examination fees (national matriculation and external examination fees) may be refundable in specific circumstances (for example, if the examination body's rules allow a refund); requests for refunds of examination fees must be made in accordance with the examination authority's deadlines and procedures. Families should follow the invoicing and refund instructions provided by the examination body or by the school when an invoice is issued.

Fee payment options

- Payment of any invoices (examination fees, housing invoices, material charges, optional trip fees etc.) is made according to the invoice instructions. Invoices issued by the school or municipality are typically payable to the municipal bank account indicated on the invoice; schools and municipal finance offices commonly accept bank transfer payments and follow municipal payment channels. Specific payment methods (bank transfer, online banking, or card payment) depend on the municipality's billing systems and any third‑party providers used for particular services (e.g., housing providers or external vendors).

Summary (short)

- No application fee for municipal/Studyinfo admissions; no tuition or term fees for any year group; no school boarding or boarding fees; students/families pay for textbooks, devices, travel and any optional activities; national and IB/external exam fees are charged separately and invoiced when applicable; invoices are paid according to municipal/school invoice instructions.
Academics

Lyseonpuiston lukio teaches IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum for students aged 16 to 18.

Curriculum
Lyseonpuiston lukio offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with a preparatory year to prepare for the Diploma. The language of instruction is English. The IB course includes six subjects drawn from six groups: Group 1 Language A1 (Finnish or the student's first language); Group 2 Language A2 or B (English, Swedish, other modern languages, or classical languages); Group 3 Individuals and Societies (History, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Information Technology and Organisation); Group 4 Experimental Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems); Group 5 Mathematics (Mathematics HL, SL, Mathematical Studies, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science); Group 6 Arts (or another subject from Groups 2, 3 or 4 such as Art/Design, Music, Theatre Arts). Each candidate must take one subject from every group; three to four subjects are taken at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level. The Diploma includes an Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service), with substantial independent work such as reading, essay writing, laboratory and fieldwork. The Diploma is recognised by most universities worldwide; in the United States, Harvard University acknowledges the IB Diploma as partial fulfilment of first-year university requirements.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma is recognised by most universities worldwide; in the United States, Harvard University acknowledges the IB Diploma as partial fulfilment of first-year university requirements. The program is designed to foster mobility and international understanding through a two-year pre-university curriculum and a balance of six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS components.

Gifted and Talented
The IB Diploma Programme is aimed at motivated learners capable of independent work. It emphasizes substantial independent work, including reading and researching for the Extended Essay, laboratory and fieldwork, and CAS activities, with subjects offered at Higher Level or Standard Level and a strong focus on critical thinking and inquiry.
Parent Experience

Community
Lyseonpuiston lukio has an active community, with updates published in Ajankohtaista and an events calendar. It hosts events for prospective students and their families, including Hakijan & kotiväen ilta (applicant and family evening) and parents' evenings for 9th graders and for first-year students, with slides from these events posted (1st-year parents' evening slides; 2nd-year parents' evening slides). UNESCO poetry competition results are shared in Ajankohtaista, and Info TV is used to communicate school activities. Communication with families is regular through these channels.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Lyseonpuiston lukio offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), preceded by a preparatory year (pre-IB). The program began in 2001 as a distance-learning project with Oulun Lyseon lukio and Lyseonpuiston lukio gained independent IB status in 2004; it is the northernmost IB in Finland. The IB Diploma comprises six subjects, with three to four at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level. The official languages of IB are English, French, and Spanish, with English as the language of instruction in most IB schools; completion of IB may confer a bilingual certificate. In addition to coursework, the program includes Theory of Knowledge, a Research Essay, and CAS (Creativity, Action and Service); ToK promotes cross-disciplinary thinking and independent reasoning, the Research Essay involves independent research, and CAS entails 2-3 hours per week of creative, physical, and voluntary activities supervised by a CAS supervisor. During the pre-IB year, students build the required foundational knowledge, learn to work independently, and become accustomed to using English in their studies.

Extra Curricular Facilities
CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) is part of IB learning. CAS aims to provide experiences beyond academics and requires 2-3 hours per week of activities. Students undertake creative projects, physical activities, and community service, supervised by a CAS supervisor. The CAS program develops personal and social responsibility.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The language of instruction is English, and the school has been an IB World School since January 9, 2004. The Diploma Programme includes six subjects, with three to four at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level. In addition to subject study, IB includes Theory of Knowledge, a Research Essay, and a CAS program for Creativity, Activity and Service, with English-language instruction supported through collaboration with Oulun Lyseon lukio.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a Visual Arts track in addition to the national curriculum. This track provides focused study opportunities in Visual Arts as part of upper secondary education. As a UNESCO School, creativity and cultural engagement are emphasized within the school community. In the IB Diploma Programme, Visual Arts is among the available subjects.

Cultural & Language
The school is a UNESCO School, promoting international understanding and intercultural interaction. Lyska is a LUMA development school, involved in developing LUMA subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, geography, biology and technology) from 2021 to 2024 with other learning communities and the LUMA Center Finland network. The school is Erasmus+ accredited. Language of instruction in the IB program is English, and the school offers a broad languages program with IB subjects in languages such as Spanish, Hindi, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, German, Czech, Finnish and Ukrainian.

Community & Service
The IB Diploma Programme includes a CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) component. CAS involves 2-3 hours of CAS activity per week and is supervised by a CAS Supervisor. The IB program also includes a Research Essay, a substantial independent research project, and other elements designed to foster inquiry and community engagement. CAS provides opportunities for creative projects, physical activity, and volunteer service.

Leadership & Professional
There is a University and Career Counsellor to assist students with higher education planning and career development. The counsellor helps students with university admissions and career guidance. The IB program also emphasizes independent study, critical thinking, and research skills that support leadership and professional growth. These supports connect students to university resources and professional development opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Urheilulukio (Sports High School) operates within Lyseonpuiston lukio's facilities. Ounasvaaran urheilulukio is located at Ounasvaara and shares facilities with Lyseonpuiston lukio. Lyseonpuiston lukio is located in central Rovaniemi, offering easy access to local sports and recreation. The campus also hosts Visual Arts and IB programs, alongside Rovaniemen aikuislukio, reflecting a broad mix of educational paths.
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