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Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio

Finland, Jyväskylä

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1858
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Russian, Swedish, French, Finnish
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Senior Secondary School
Introduction

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.

Sepänkatu 3, Jyväskylä; PL 472, 40101 Jyväskylä, Finland

The Essentials

Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio has 1,300 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Sepänkatu 3, Jyväskylä, Finland

Stages
General upper secondary education with about 1,300 students; offers a general line, an English-language IB line (International Baccalaureate), and an IT line. On the general line, studies can be focused in natural sciences or entrepreneurship.

Type
General upper secondary school (Lukio) offering English-language general upper secondary education, with an English IB line and an IT line.

Country affiliation
Finland

School day structure
On-site instruction; English-language study.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application or enrollment fee charged to regular applicants who are residents of Finland or citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland applying to general upper secondary study places at Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio for the 2026/27 academic year.

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

- For students who are residents of Finland, citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland, holders of permanent residence, exchange students and other groups exempted by law, there is no per-term or per-year tuition charge for full-time study at the upper secondary (lukio) level for the 2026/27 academic year. Instruction and statutory student services are provided without tuition charges for these students.

- From 1 August 2026, students who arrive from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland and who hold a residence permit on the basis of studies (so-called third‑country/student residence permit holders) may be required to pay an annual tuition (lukuvuosimaksu). This annual tuition applies to upper secondary (lukio) studies begun on or after 1 August 2026 and is charged per academic year rather than per term. The tuition for a given student is determined by the education provider's formal fee decision and applies for the whole period of study as specified in that decision.

- Where Gradia has published specific numeric annual tuition amounts, those amounts are shown for vocational programmes; a separate provider decision establishes the fee level for each programme or study start. For example, Gradia's published figures include vocational programme annual fees such as EUR 12,500 / year for several vocational basic qualifications and other program‑specific annual amounts; these vocational figures illustrate how annual fees are presented where applicable. The general upper secondary (lukiokoulutus) annual fee level for individual programmes and starts is set by Gradia's lukuvuosimaksupäätös and applied to eligible third‑country students.

- Short‑course or subject (aineopiskelija) arrangements: for adult/subject study arrangements, a subject student fee of EUR 100 per academic year applies where listed, and per‑credit prices for fee‑paying non‑degree students have been published in other Gradia upper‑secondary/adult contexts (example: EUR 174 per study credit in a listed adult programme). These subject/credit fees are charged per course/credit and billed separately from full‑time annual tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- For annual tuition charged to non‑exempt third‑country students, the tuition is an annual charge and must be paid in accordance with the education provider's invoicing instructions; payment of the tuition is stipulated as a precondition for granting a student residence permit where applicable and must be completed before the start of studies. The provider's fee decision defines the practical invoicing and due‑date arrangements for the charged academic year.

- For adult/subject student registrations, the subject student fee (EUR 100 / academic year where applied) is payable at registration and is binding; cancellation for certain adult courses must be made within the provider's published cancellation window (examples show cancellation required within two weeks of course start for some adult offerings).

- Matriculation (ylioppilastutkinto) exam fees are collected by the school on behalf of the national Matriculation Examination Board; candidates must pay the exam fees when they register for a specific exam session. Exam fee collection and payment deadlines follow the national board's schedules and the school's invoicing.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio does not include student accommodation as part of any annual tuition package; students are expected to secure housing separately (for fee‑paying students the lukuvuosimaksu explicitly does not include student housing). There is no school‑run boarding fee included in standard upper secondary provision. Students seeking student housing must arrange and pay for it through housing providers (student housing foundations or private market).

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, trips, exams, etc.)

- Core instructional provision for full‑time, non‑fee‑paying upper secondary students does not include regular tuition charges; however, certain optional or non‑compulsory items may incur costs for families (examples that commonly apply in Finnish upper secondary contexts include optional instrument rentals, voluntary extracurricular course fees, optional travel or study trip costs, and personal course materials for some practical or elective subjects). Schools may publish programme‑specific or activity‑specific charges when applicable.

- For third‑country students whose annual tuition is charged, the annual tuition as defined by the provider typically includes instruction, study materials, access to student welfare services and the school lunch on days when the student is required to be on site, but it does not include accommodation.

- Matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto) participation can involve per‑exam fees; these exam fees are charged per test and are administered by the national Matriculation Examination Board, with the school responsible for collecting and remitting the charges. Typical per‑exam fees for 2026 sessions have been published by schools and the board and are in the range reported for 2026 exam sessions (examples in 2026 documentation show per‑exam figures near EUR 38–41 per subject).

- Uniforms: Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio does not require a school uniform as standard practice for Finnish day upper secondary schools; no uniform fee is listed as a standard compulsory cost. Optional event attire or club/team kit costs, if any, would be charged separately where relevant.

Refund information

- Matriculation exam fees: if an exam registration is cancelled or otherwise eligible under the national board's rules, exam fee refunds or partial refunds are possible in accordance with the Matriculation Examination Board's published refund rules and deadlines; refunds are processed to the claimant's bank account after the board's decisions.

- Adult/subject student fee refunds: where the subject student fee applies to adult or non‑degree registrations, cancellation provisions apply and some adult course registrations allow cancellation (examples show required cancellation within two weeks of course start for a full refund in listed adult study contexts).

- Annual tuition (lukuvuosimaksu) paid by a third‑country student: payment of the tuition is a condition for a residence permit in many cases and the provider's formal fee decision and contract terms govern any refund policy; the provider's instructions and the specific fee decision define whether and how any refund is handled. The provider's fee decision is applied for the duration of the student's studies.

Fee payment options

- Standard payment channels used by Finnish education providers include invoicing with bank transfer, e‑invoicing and other common Finnish banking payment methods; the education provider issues invoices and payment instructions when fees apply. For fees that are a precondition for a residence permit, payment must be completed according to the invoicing instructions before study start. Specific payment methods and account details are provided on invoices and in the provider's enrolment instructions when a fee is charged.

Summary note on 2026/27 applicability

- For the 2026/27 academic year: regular resident and EU/EEA/Swiss students (and other legally exempt groups such as permanent residents and exchange students) do not pay application or tuition fees for full‑time upper secondary study; from 1 August 2026 an annual tuition regime applies to certain third‑country students, with the precise fee amounts for each programme set by Gradia's formal fee decision (Gradia publishes programme‑specific amounts for vocational programmes and applies a provider decision to upper secondary programme fees). Numeric vocational annual fees are published where applicable; the provider's fee decision governs the lukiokoulutuksen annual fee level applied to eligible third‑country students.
Academics

Jyväskylän Lyseon Lukio teaches IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers three study lines: general line, English-language IB line (International Baccalaureate), and IT line (information technology). On the general line, students can emphasize their studies on the natural sciences track or the entrepreneurship track.

Higher Education Progression
Higher education week lets students take university-level courses and earn credits toward their high school studies. The IT line is taught in cooperation with Jyväskylä University's Faculty of Information Technology, allowing students to complete university-level courses and continue directly to university via pathway admissions. Erasmus+ KA1 accreditation 2021–2028 supports international opportunities, and UNESCO-related and international exchanges broaden access to higher education opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Internationality is a school-wide feature at Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio. The school participates in UNESCO ASPnet as part of a global network since 1984, hosts international events and projects focused on global citizenship, and has Erasmus+ KA1 accreditation (2021–2028) to fund student and teacher internationalization. Group exchanges with partner schools are common, with 2–4 week individual exchanges to countries such as Spain, Germany, Sweden, and France since 2021. There are ongoing collaborations and a Let's Get Global group (established 2017) that support intercultural learning and global perspectives, contributing to students' social development and intercultural competence.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
General upper secondary education in English is offered for applicants whose Finnish or Swedish language skills are not yet strong enough for studies in those languages. The program includes English-language study units, with some units delivered online in coordination with other providers. Applications are submitted through Opintopolku, and Gradia's course selection form must be completed; foreign applicants must provide official documentation of prior qualifications and an official English translation of the certificate. The entrance examination for the English-language general upper secondary program tests the ability to understand and produce text in English and is held in Finland at Lyseo General Upper Secondary School.

Mental Wellbeing
Well-being competence is integrated into all subjects, with the curriculum emphasizing broad skills such as well-being, communication, ethics, environmental awareness, and global and cultural competence to support students' personal growth, lifelong learning, and readiness for higher education, work, entrepreneurship, and citizenship.
Parent Experience

Community
Lyseo has a strong academic tradition and quality teaching. There, everyone has their own strengths, but shared resources. Lyseo is home to about 1,300 students. You can study on the general track, the English-language IB track, or the IT track; on the general track you can emphasize the natural sciences track or the entrepreneurship track.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a general track, an English-language IB track, and an IT track. The general track can be oriented toward the Natural Sciences track or the Entrepreneurship track.

Arts & Creative
The school has theatre studies, visual arts studies, and music studies. Students present their arts opportunities via video presentations.

Cultural & Language
International Lyseo features partnerships and events that connect students with the wider world. We host international guests from partner schools, universities, and NGOs, and organize international events each year. Erasmus+ KA1 accreditation (2021–2028) funds student and teacher international activities, including group exchanges with partner schools. Since 2021, individual exchanges lasting 2–4 weeks have been possible to countries such as Spain, Germany, Sweden, and France.

Social & Hobbies
International events and cultural activities create social and cultural opportunities for Lyseo students. The school hosts international events where students share their experiences. Group exchanges and projects with partner schools provide additional occasions to connect with peers globally.

Community & Service
Lyseo participates in UNESCO ASPnet projects that promote sustainable development goals. Projects focus on improving education accessibility, protecting indigenous peoples' rights, promoting recycling, and expanding youth influence in societal decision-making. Students can act as UNESCO ambassadors to advance these aims and support peers' well-being and internationalization.

Leadership & Professional
Let's Get Global is a student group that began in 2017 to promote global awareness. Lyseo students can serve as UNESCO ambassadors and engage in international projects, developing leadership and professional skills.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers an English-language IB line. International Lyseo makes internationality a core part of the experience, with Erasmus+ KA1 accreditation for 2021–2028 to support internationalization for students and teachers. Projects are conducted in English via distance collaboration and visits, and since 2021 students have had 2–4 week exchanges to Spain, Germany, Sweden and France. The school is a UNESCO ASPnet member since 1984 and collaborates with partner schools in many countries, including Vignola (Italy), Athens (Greece), Auray (France), Eskilstuna (Sweden), Zwolle (Netherlands), Pertuis (France), Manresa and Elche (Spain), Calgary (Canada), and others.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply through Opintopolku, the joint application system. Submit the Gradia upper secondary school subject selection form. Foreign applicants must provide an official document of their previous qualification and an official English translation of that document. These materials determine eligibility for consideration in the entrance examination. 2. Student admission is based solely on an entrance examination. Previous academic achievement is not considered in the admissions process. The entrance examination tests the academic skills required for general upper secondary studies. One entrance examination can be used to apply to all general upper secondary schools offering education in English. 3. The entrance examination for the English-language general upper secondary programme measures the ability to understand and produce text in English and tests academic skills. The examination is held in Finland and cannot be taken remotely. The national entrance examination must be taken at the school chosen as first preference. In Jyväskylä, the examination will take place at Lyseo General Upper Secondary School on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00. There is no alternative date. 4. Application periods: Applications are accepted from 16 February to 16 March 2027. Applicants who apply through the joint system will be eligible to participate in the entrance examination. Foreign applicants will receive exam details by email. 5. Eligibility and selection criteria: The education provider decides on the admission criteria and any entrance or aptitude tests. Equal admission criteria must be applied in the selection process. The entrance examination for the English-language general upper secondary programme measures applicants' ability to understand and produce text in English and tests academic skills; the examination cannot be taken remotely. 6. Costs: Tuition fees apply to students from outside the EU and EEA starting 1 August 2026. Fees apply to students whose residence permit type or basis does not exempt them from the fee. More detailed information about the fees and exemptions will be published later. The address for the training location is Sepänkatu 3, Jyväskylä.
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