Ressun lukio

Finland, Helsinki

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Finnish, English

Fees €10,600 - 14,000

Ages 15 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 980

Type Co-educational

Opened 1891

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, IB (DP)

Taught languages Finnish, Swedish, English

Strengths Languages, Sport

Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional

Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

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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Kalevankatu 8–10, 00100 Helsinki (Finnish-language campus); Ruoholahdenkatu 23, 00180 Helsinki (IB / English-language campus)

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The Essentials

Location

Ressun lukio is located in the very heart of Helsinki at Kalevankatu 8-10, 00100 Helsinki. Two upper secondary school programmes operate in two different buildings. The school is run by the City of Helsinki and has approximately 900 students and 60 teachers. Tuition is free, and meals and health services are provided.

Stages

Two upper secondary programmes: the Finnish-language programme following the Finnish national curriculum, and the English-language programme following the IB Diploma Programme.

Type

General upper secondary school

Country affiliation

Finland

School day structure

Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Fees

Application fees

- No separate application fee is charged by Ressun lukio for admission to its general upper secondary (lukio) or IB Diploma Programme; applications are submitted through the national joint application process used by Helsinki general upper secondary schools.

Tuition fees (by programme and year group)

- For students who are residents of Finland or who are otherwise entitled to free municipal upper secondary education (including EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and those with equivalent residence status), there is no tuition charged for any year group; instruction, required study materials, school meals on required school days and student welfare/health services are provided without tuition charge.

- For students who are required to pay full-cost tuition (students arriving to Finland from countries outside the EU/EEA/Norway/Iceland/Liechtenstein/Switzerland who begin studies on or after 1 August 2026), the City of Helsinki's published standard tuition amounts for general upper secondary education are:
- National general upper secondary (lukio): EUR 10,600 per academic year.
- IB Diploma Programme (Ressun IB): EUR 14,000 per academic year.

- Per-term breakdown for the full-cost tuition amounts (where the school bills on academic-year basis but parents/operators require a per-term figure):
- National general upper secondary: EUR 10,600 per academic year → EUR 5,300 per semester (assuming billing is divided in two equal semesters).
- IB Diploma Programme: EUR 14,000 per academic year → EUR 7,000 per semester (assuming billing is divided in two equal semesters).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The City's published tuition amounts are shown as annual fees. Specific published invoices, installment dates, exact billing cycle or statutory payment deadlines for individual families are not detailed in the public school summary materials. The tuition amounts above are presented as annual sums by the City of Helsinki.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Ressun lukio is a day upper secondary school operating in Helsinki city premises and does not operate a school boarding/dormitory programme; there are no boarding fees applicable.

Other costs or fees

- For students entitled to free municipal education, routine study materials, school meals on required school days and student welfare/health services are provided without charge. Extra optional items or activities (for example, voluntary school trips, optional extracurricular activities, personal equipment, or optional course materials beyond the standard curriculum) may incur separate charges to families; such optional costs are not listed as routine tuition.

- IB-related final examination registration/subject fees: for candidates not covered by the municipal entitlements, per-exam fees set by the awarding authorities apply; the national matriculation/examination authority's per-subject fee for autumn 2026 is indicated as €41 per paper (note: fees for IB subject registrations and the IB organization's school/registration fees are administered separately).

Refund information

- Refunds of examination fees (in special or exceptional circumstances) are governed by the Matriculation Examination Board's rules and guidance; requests for refunds of examination fees must follow the Board's procedures and deadlines. For students who fall under the municipality's entitled/free-education category, the school will pay the registration fees for the first examination session.

- No separate municipal public schedule for refunds of annual tuition (for the full-cost tuition category) is published in the summary material; specific refund terms and cancellation conditions for tuition-paying students would be set in the City's billing and contract documentation.

Fee payment options

- The publicly posted school and City summary pages do not list specific permitted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, card payment or online payment portal) for tuition invoicing. Payment methods and invoicing details are handled through the City of Helsinki's finance/billing processes and the school's administration at the time of invoicing.

Brief note on available public detail

- The City of Helsinki publishes that regular municipal students attend tuition-free and lists the annual full-cost tuition figures that apply to students required to pay (EUR 10,600 for national lukio; EUR 14,000 for IB). Specific operational details that were not published in the public summary materials reviewed include the school's exact billing schedule (invoice dates and installment breakdowns as issued to families), detailed tuition refund policy language for full-cost-paying students, and the explicit list of accepted payment channels.

Academics

Curriculum

Two upper secondary programmes: Finnish-language programme follows the Finnish national curriculum; English-language programme follows the international IB Diploma Programme.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 15:1 (about 900 students and 60 teachers).

Higher Education Progression

Graduates are admitted to top universities in Finland and around the world.

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FAQs

What programmes does Ressun lukio offer and what age range do students typically have?

Ressun lukio offers two upper secondary programmes: a Finnish-language programme following the Finnish national curriculum and an English-language IB Diploma Programme. The school serves students roughly aged 15 to 18.

Is Ressun lukio a day school and is there boarding?

Ressun lukio is a day upper secondary school in Helsinki; it does not operate a boarding program. Students receive meals and health services as part of municipal provision.

Are the Finnish-language and IB programmes taught in separate buildings?

Yes. The Finnish-language programme and the IB Diploma Programme operate in two different buildings in Helsinki's city centre.

Is tuition free for residents of Finland?

Yes. For students entitled to free municipal upper secondary education, tuition is free and meals and health services are provided.

What are the tuition fees for non-residents starting from 2026?

From 1 August 2026, non-EU/EEA/Swiss residents paying full-cost tuition will be charged: EUR 10,600 per year for the national lukio and EUR 14,000 per year for the IB Diploma Programme. Fees are billed as annual sums, typically with two equal semestral installments (about EUR 5,300 and EUR 7,000 per semester).

How do I apply to Ressun lukio?

Applications are submitted through the national joint application process used by Helsinki general upper secondary schools, not via a separate school form. There is no separate application fee.

Are there scholarships or financial aid available?

There are no specific scholarships listed. For students entitled to free municipal education, tuition is covered by the city.

What curricula are used for the two programmes?

The Finnish-language programme uses the Finnish national curriculum, while the English-language programme is the IB Diploma Programme. Both paths lead to general university entry qualifications.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ressun lukio?

The school has about 900 students and around 60 teachers, giving an approximate ratio of 15:1.

Where do Ressun lukio graduates typically study after high school?

Graduates are admitted to top universities in Finland and around the world.

What facilities are on campus?

Two buildings host the two programmes; the campus includes a gym, a well-stocked library, and classrooms with modern presentation technology.

Is there a library and study spaces at the school?

Yes, the library provides books, magazines and newspapers, and classrooms are equipped with modern presentation technology.

Are there sports facilities at Ressun lukio?

Yes, there is a gym on site for sports and physical education.

What extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities exist?

The student association is active and hosts events; there is an IB Student Council, and the school participates in Erasmus and maintains cooperation with guardians, universities, companies and partners.

Is there an Erasmus program or other international exchanges?

Yes. The school participates in the Erasmus programme and has international cooperation with guardians, universities, companies and partners.

What wellbeing provisions are available to students?

Meals and health services are provided free; the school building includes a gym, and there is active involvement from the student and parents' associations to support wellbeing.

Is there language support such as EAL available?

The English-language IB Diploma Programme is offered; however, specific EAL (English as an Additional Language) support details are not provided.

Is there a school uniform policy at Ressun lukio?

A uniform policy is not specified in the available information. There is no mention of uniforms in the materials provided.

Who governs Ressun lukio?

Ressun lukio is run by the City of Helsinki. The city provides tuition-free education, meals and health services for eligible students.

Does Ressun lukio have any accreditations or awards?

There are no accreditations or awards listed for Ressun lukio. The information provided does not mention any specific recognitions.

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