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Kulosaari Secondary School

Finland, Helsinki

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Finnish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1151
Type Co-educational
Opened 1940
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Swedish, German, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

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.

Ståhlberginkuja 1, 00570 Helsinki

The Essentials

Kulosaari Secondary School has 1,151 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Finnish, English.

Location
The school is in Helsinki, Finland. Address: Ståhlberginkuja 1, 00570 Helsinki. It is in the Kulosaari area of Helsinki.

Stages
Upper secondary (lukio) with four study lines: General Stream, English and Finnish Stream, Society and Economics Stream, and Science and Technology Stream. The English and Finnish Stream admits 60 students per year. Studies are completed bilingually; teaching is partly in English, textbooks are in Finnish, and other material is bilingual. The graduate courses (abi courses) are in Finnish as they prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma; a Matriculation Diploma in English is not offered.

Type
Upper secondary school; bilingual and international

Country affiliation
Finland
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a canteen service with a published menu. The catering is provided by Compass Group.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned by Kulosaaren yhteiskoulun osakeyhtiö.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee for entry to Kulosaari Secondary School's English, bilingual or other streams.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- There are no tuition fees for any year group (middle school grades 7–9 or upper secondary / lukio). There are no termly or annual tuition charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because regular tuition is not charged, recurring school tuition invoices are not issued. One-off or occasional charges (for example participation fees for certain events, extra examination fees, special trips or paid services) are billed individually as required.
- Invoicing is handled via electronic invoices (e-invoice) or paper invoices; the school provides a dedicated e‑invoicing address and routing ID for suppliers and billers. Paper invoices and invoice inquiries can be sent to the school's finance contact. Use the invoice reference required (the ordering party's name) on all invoices.
- Fees that are charged become payable according to the payment terms stated on each invoice or activity communication; certain billed fees may be collectible if unpaid.

Boarding fees
- The school does not provide student accommodation and cannot assist with accommodation or visa applications; no boarding or residential fees apply.

Other costs and typical payable items
- School meals and cafeteria purchases: The school building hosts a cafeteria/café where students may purchase breakfast, snacks and drinks; these purchases are paid at the point of sale and are a family expense.
- Textbooks and learning materials: Course textbook lists are published for students; families are responsible for procuring required textbooks and any paid learning materials specified for courses.
- Optional activity and event fees: Some school events or external activities may require a participant fee (example: special event participation fees). Clubs and many school-organised extracurricular activities are provided free of charge, but specific trips or external conferences may carry fees billed separately.
- Examination and administrative fees: Students arranging additional or replacement examinations (including certain matriculation-related or exam re‑sits or fee-based services) are responsible for any exam-specific fees; such fees may be billed and are payable by the student/guardian.
- Parent association membership: Membership of the school's parent/support association is optional and has a small membership contribution (for example a stated yearly membership and a multi‑year option).

Refund information
- Refunds for fees are handled on a case-by-case basis according to the activity or invoice terms. For examination-related fees, a fee may be refunded if a formal appeal or rectification results in an increased grade or corrected result; other refunds depend on the specific activity's published terms.

Fee payment options and invoicing contacts
- Invoicing channels accepted by the school: electronic invoicing (e‑invoice) using the school's e‑invoicing address and intermediary, paper (postal) invoices sent to the finance contact at the school, and invoice enquiries by email to the school's financial contact. Invoices should include the ordering party's name as the reference.
- Point-of-sale purchases (cafeteria/café) are paid at the café when purchased; the cafeteria is run by an external provider operating within the school premises.
- For billing or invoice submission use the school's invoicing addresses and finance contact provided by the school's administration.

Notes:
- Regular tuition and boarding charges do not apply for enrolled pupils; the main familiar family expenses are occasional one-off activity fees, textbooks and personal purchases (cafeteria, materials, optional events).
Academics

Kulosaari Secondary School teaches Finnish Curriculum.

Curriculum
Kulosaari Secondary School is an international and bilingual school. It offers four streams: General Stream, English and Finnish Stream, Society and Economics Stream, and Science and Technology Stream; the English and Finnish Stream admits 60 students per year. Studies are completed bilingually; in the English and Finnish Stream, students must have very good skills in both English and Finnish because teaching and materials in compulsory and advanced courses are in both languages. The teaching is partly in English; textbooks are in Finnish and all other material is bilingual; the graduate courses (abi courses) are in Finnish as they prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma. The school does not offer the Matriculation Examination Diploma in English. It aims to combine theory with practice and place special emphasis on extracurricular visits and joint projects with working life and institutions of higher education. There is an English and Finnish Stream introduction video.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Kulosaari Secondary School is an international and bilingual school. Annually 180 students enroll in the General Stream, English and Finnish Stream, Society and Economics Stream, and Science and Technology Stream. The English and Finnish Stream admits 60 students per year. Studies are completed bilingually at KSYK. In the English and Finnish Stream, students must have very good skills in English as well as Finnish because the teaching and the material in compulsory and advanced courses are in both languages. The teaching is partly in English, the textbooks are in Finnish and all other material is bilingual. The graduate courses (abi courses) are in Finnish as they prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma. We do not offer Matruculation Examination Diploma in English. Please find more information about the bilingualism in Kulosaari Secondary school here. It is the aim of our studies to combine theory with practice and place special emphasis on extracurricular visits and joint projects with working life and institutions of higher education. Watch the English and Finnish Stream introduction video here and the student interview here.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Kulosaari Secondary School is an international and bilingual school. The English and Finnish Stream admits 60 students per year, while the school enrolls about 180 students across the General Stream, English and Finnish Stream, Society and Economics Stream, and Science and Technology Stream. Studies are completed bilingually; teaching and materials in compulsory and advanced courses are in both languages, with teaching partly in English and textbooks in Finnish. The graduate courses (abi courses) are in Finnish to prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma; an English Matriculation Diploma is not offered. The school aims to combine theory with practice and emphasizes extracurricular visits and joint projects with working life and higher education institutions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular visits and joint projects with working life and higher education institutions are emphasized.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extracurricular visits are emphasized in the English and Finnish Stream. The school places special emphasis on practical learning through joint projects with working life and institutions of higher education. These activities supplement classroom study by connecting theory with real-world applications. The bilingual framework supports these activities, with instruction in both English and Finnish and materials provided bilingually.

Cultural & Language
The English and Finnish Stream requires very good skills in English as well as Finnish because teaching and the materials in compulsory and advanced courses are in both languages. The teaching is partly in English, the textbooks are in Finnish, and all other material is bilingual. The graduate courses (Abi courses) are in Finnish as they prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma. We do not offer Matriculation Examination Diploma in English.

Community & Service
Extracurricular visits and joint projects with working life and higher education institutions are a central feature. These activities connect theoretical learning with real-world contexts. The English and Finnish Stream uses these experiences to enrich student understanding. The bilingual approach supports collaboration with external partners.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Finnish are the languages taught. In the English and Finnish Stream, teaching is partly in English and Finnish; textbooks are in Finnish and other materials are bilingual. Abi courses are in Finnish to prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma, which is not offered in English.

Bilingual Teaching
Kulosaari Secondary School is international and bilingual. The English and Finnish Stream conducts studies bilingually; teaching and materials for compulsory and advanced courses are in both languages. Teaching is partly in English, textbooks are in Finnish, and all other materials are bilingual. Abi courses are in Finnish to prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma.
Admissions

Admissions
Kulosaari Secondary School is an international and bilingual school. Annually 180 students enroll across four streams: General Stream, English and Finnish Stream, Society and Economics Stream, and Science and Technology Stream. The English and Finnish Stream admits 60 students per year. Studies are completed bilingually. In the English and Finnish Stream, students must have very good skills in English as well as Finnish because teaching and materials in compulsory and advanced courses are in both languages. Teaching is partly in English; textbooks are in Finnish; all other material is bilingual. The graduate courses (abi courses) are in Finnish as they prepare students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination Diploma. We do not offer the Matriculation Examination Diploma in English. Further information about bilingualism is available. The aim is to combine theory with practice and place special emphasis on extracurricular visits and joint projects with working life and higher education institutions. An introduction video and a student interview for the English and Finnish Stream are available.
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