The English School High School

Located at Valimotie 17-19, Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki

Two Study Programs

1. Bilingual Program
   • In our English–Finnish Language and Culture Program, studies are conducted in both Finnish and English. English is taught by native speakers, and students may further strengthen their English skills by choosing additional subjects taught in English.Our high school’s English–Finnish language and culture program strives for balanced bilingualism in English and Finnish, and every student completes the Finnish Matriculation Examination in Finnish.
2. General Upper Secondary education in English
   • The English-language upper secondary school program is intended for young people who have completed studies referred to in the Basic Education Act for no more than three years and therefore have insufficient language skills to complete upper secondary school in Finnish or Swedish. Students in the English-language track are required to have strong English skills. Studies are completed according to the Finnish national curriculum and, towards the end of the studies, students take the Finnish matriculation examinations in English. Students must take at least five examination subjects, one of which is Finnish (Finnish as a Second Language and Literature).

How to apply? Go to https://engs.fi/high-school/admission/

International examinations

In addition to the Finnish matriculation examination and after taking the preparatory mathematics and English courses offered by the school, students are able to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), which prepares them for the SAT.

Solid academic level

Our teachers are dedicated, and they ensure a high-quality academic level at our school. Most of our students advance to well-known universities in Finland and abroad. Moreover, we provide personalized assistance in seeking education abroad after high school, if requested.

Pedagogic continuity

The pedagogic continuity in most subjects helps the teacher to perceive and develop each student’s unique talents. Since our student body is small, we pride ourselves on close interaction between the teachers and students.

Flexibility in course requirements

Students have the opportunity to focus on subject areas that they find important and of special interest to them, thus, courses in other subjects may be dropped, with the exception of Finnish and English.

Good guidance

Guidance counselors assist all students in creating their own personal study plan and a long-term strategy for their future studies. The counselor, group advisor, and also subject teachers, are dedicated to supporting the progression of each student´s studies.

Art and music diplomas

The number of music courses at our school is considerably higher than required in the Finnish curriculum. In the visual arts, we also offer an additional applied course. Furthermore, students that are particularly gifted and dedicated may also complete the Music Diploma, as well as the Visual Arts Diploma.