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Maunula Secondary School

Finland, Helsinki

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Finnish
Fees €10,600 - 14,000
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

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.

Kuusikkotie 3, 00630 Helsinki

The Essentials

Maunula Secondary School has instruction in English, Finnish.

Location
The school is located at Kuusikkotie 3, 00630 Helsinki. Visiting address: Kuusikkotie 3, 00630 Helsinki. It is part of Maunulan yhteiskoulu lower secondary school, with English-speaking classes offered within the Finnish-speaking school.

Stages
Lower secondary (grades 7–9) with English-speaking classes.

Additional learning support
Kuraattori (counsellor) and psychologist are available to support student wellbeing and learning.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
English-speaking classes are a section of Maunulan yhteiskoulu lower secondary school. The service languages are Finnish, Swedish and English.
Fees

Annual tuition at Maunula Secondary School ranges from EUR 10,600 to EUR 14,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No application fee is charged for enrolling in Maunula Secondary School's municipal lower secondary (grades 7–9) English-speaking classes or for applying to general upper secondary (lukio) programmes through the national joint application process. Applications are submitted through the national Studyinfo/joint application system and local enrolment procedures.

Tuition fees by school year (2026/27 academic year)

- Lower secondary (grades 7–9, English-speaking section): EUR 0 per year for pupils who are residents of Finland (compulsory education). No tuition is charged for compulsory comprehensive education. Maunula's English-speaking classes operate as a section of the municipal lower secondary school.

- Upper secondary (general upper secondary / lukio): For students who are citizens of EU/EEA countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland, and for residents of Finland, no tuition is charged. From 1 August 2026, students who arrive to Finland from countries outside the EU/EEA/Norway/Iceland/Liechtenstein/Switzerland and who hold a residence permit for studies may be required to pay tuition for general upper secondary education. The City of Helsinki's standard annual tuition amounts published for general upper secondary education are:
- EUR 10,600 per academic year for national general upper secondary education.
- EUR 14,000 per academic year for the IB Diploma Programme (where applicable).

These tuition amounts apply to upper secondary students who become liable for tuition under the new rules that entered into force for studies starting on or after 1 August 2026. The tuition fee, when applicable, covers the right to instruction and guidance, learning materials, a free meal on curriculum days, and the first five matriculation examination attempts or the IB Diploma examination fees as specified by the municipal fee rules.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- When a tuition fee applies, the fee for the first year is invoiced in a single instalment after the student has accepted the study place; subsequent years are invoiced before the start of the new school year. Tuition fees are invoiced for one year in advance starting from the date studies start. The invoice payment term is 14 days from the invoice date. If payment has not been received by the day the student's school year begins, the school may initiate procedures to consider the student to have discontinued their studies.

- If a student suspends studies for reasons allowed by law or graduates during the school year, a proportional refund or credit against future tuition is calculated on a per-calendar-month basis (annual fee ÷ 12 × number of full calendar months remaining). If a student is refused a required residence permit before the start of studies, the tuition fee will be returned in full.

Boarding fees (applicability)

- Maunula Secondary School (Maunulan yhteiskoulu and Helsinki School of Mathematics) is a municipal day school and does not operate boarding/dormitory facilities. Boarding fees are not applicable. Guardians arrange housing independently for pupils who are not resident locally.

Other costs and optional charges

- School meals: A free school meal is provided on school days as part of compulsory and upper secondary education entitlements; where tuition fees are charged to third-country students these municipal provisions are reflected in the published tuition package (meals included as specified).

- Learning materials and equipment: For students who are not charged tuition (municipal residents and EU/EEA/Swiss citizens), standard learning materials required for studies are provided as part of the municipal education service. For students who are liable for tuition, the published tuition package states learning materials are included in the tuition fee. Specific optional or personal items (school-specific materials, voluntary course materials, musical instrument hire, protective clothing for practical subjects, and travel costs for optional study trips) are typically paid by guardians. The school's policies state guardians are responsible for costs of voluntary trips (leirikoulu) and similar optional activities.

- After-school activities or hobby clubs run by the school or external providers may have separate fees; these are billed separately according to the City's standard billing procedures.

- Uniforms: Public municipal schools in Finland do not require a school uniform; no uniform fee is charged. Occasional school-specific branded garments for special events may be optional and paid for by families.

Refund information (when tuition applies)

- Full refund: If a student who has paid tuition is unable to start studies because a required residence permit is refused, the tuition fee will be refunded in full.

- Partial refund / credit: If a student is exempted from tuition or graduates during the school year, the tuition fee will be partially refunded from the start of the next full calendar month using the formula: (annual tuition fee ÷ 12) × number of full calendar months remaining. Temporary suspensions of study (for legally accepted reasons) result in a proportional credit against the following year's tuition, calculated on the same monthly basis. Tuition fees paid will not be returned if a student is deemed to have discontinued their studies for reasons other than a negative residence permit decision.

Fee payment options (how fees and other payable services are handled)

- Tuition and municipal invoices: Tuition (where applicable) and other billed municipal charges are issued as invoices; standard municipal invoicing procedures apply. Payment is normally made by the invoice methods accepted by municipal finance services (electronic invoice/e-lasku, bank transfer, or other standard invoice payment channels used in Finland). The first-year tuition invoice is issued after acceptance of the study place and must be paid by the invoice due date.

- On-site and cafeteria payments: For paid school services such as snacks or optional purchases, electronic payment terminals for debit/charge cards and school snack cards are in use in City of Helsinki school restaurants; card or electronic payment methods are commonly accepted for such on-site purchases.

- Specific payment channels and instructions (account details, e-invoice receiver codes, card payment acceptance for particular optional services) are provided on the school's administrative communication at enrolment or when an invoice is issued. When a tuition fee applies, the invoice will state the acceptable payment methods and the due date.

Summary statements for parents (concise)

- Compulsory lower secondary education (grades 7–9), including Maunula's English-speaking lower secondary classes, carries no tuition for municipal residents.
- From 1 August 2026, non‑EU/EEA nationals arriving to Finland with a study‑based residence permit who begin upper secondary studies may be charged tuition. The City of Helsinki's published standard annual tuition figures for 2026/27 are EUR 10,600 for national general upper secondary education and EUR 14,000 for the IB Diploma Programme. When charged, tuition is invoiced annually in advance; detailed billing, refund and payment terms follow the municipal invoicing rules.
Academics

Curriculum
The school has English-speaking classes that are part of Maunulan yhteiskoulu, the Finnish-speaking lower secondary school. The service languages are Finnish, Swedish and English.

Gifted and Talented
Weighted curriculum education starting in 7th grade: physical education and mathematics.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Mental Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The English-speaking classes are a section of the otherwise Finnish-speaking Maunulan yhteiskoulu lower secondary school.

Academic Facilities
Weighted curriculum education starts in seventh grade, with emphasis on physical education and mathematics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Maunula Secondary School has a formal mathematics focus (Matematiikkapainotus) as the official track within the Helsinki Mathematics Lukio, with a curriculum that emphasizes mathematics and is strong in science and programming. A weekly mathematics club, Matematiikkamaanantai, meets on Mondays from 16:15 to 18:00 at Maunulan yhteiskoulu, and is open to participants from outside the school; Ville Tilvis is the contact. The school coordinates national competitions such as Kenguru (the Finnish coordinator is Maunulan yhteiskoulu and Helsingin matematiikkalukio), Majava and MatCup; it also offers enrichment opportunities and training for math contests, including Harppi.

Arts & Creative
Art and culture are part of daily school life. Music is a core subject with singing, playing, listening, and creative production, and the school's choir, orchestra, and vocal/instrumental groups invite new musicians. Kuvataide (visual arts) is offered as a school-specific emphasis, with opportunities to study art and pursue related diplomas and exhibitions.

Cultural & Language
The school offers English-speaking classes as a section of the Finnish-speaking Maunulan yhteiskoulu; service languages include Finnish, Swedish, and English. The language program includes English, French, Swedish, German, Russian, and Spanish, with language groups formed as needed. The school participates in international collaboration, including Erasmus+ cooperation with partner schools.

Social & Hobbies
All students belong to the Students' Union, and the student board is elected in spring. The student board can present matters to the school operating committee, and the Students' Union organizes events with prefects throughout the year. At the end of 9th grade, students can receive a certificate for participation in Student Union activities. A mathematics-focused student community and clubs provide additional social and intellectual engagement.

Community & Service
Opiskeluhuolto (student welfare) is led by a multidisciplinary team that includes the principal, a school counsellor, a psychologist, a special education teacher, a school nurse and a study counsellor, all working to support wellbeing and learning. The team collaborates with families and with community partners in Maunula; the Maunula team includes MAYK, the local library, a playground, youth services, social services, sports services, and Maunula Church, among others, to coordinate support.

Leadership & Professional
The Students' Union leadership structure and activities provide opportunities for student leadership and project work. The union is involved in content planning and school governance, and participation is recognized through a certificate for active involvement by the time students finish the 9th grade.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activity are prominent, including a strong athletics program; the school's football team has achieved championships. The student welfare framework also emphasizes healthy wellbeing and a safe school environment, with ongoing collaboration among staff, health services, and families to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Service language: Finnish, Swedish, English. English-speaking classes exist within the lower secondary.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has English-speaking classes as a section of the Finnish-speaking Maunulan yhteiskoulu lower secondary school.
School Events
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