Basic education
Basic education covers grades 1–9 and is free of charge. We offer children and young people a safe and inspiring learning path with a range of different options to choose from.
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Schools in Helsinki
Browse our 103 schools with approximately 45,000 pupils. The city's schools are listed by the main language of instruction (Finnish or Swedish) and by the grades they provide.
Studying in comprehensive school
Pupils at our schools study the skills and know-how they will need in the future in accordance with the curriculum.
Weighted-curriculum education
Some of our schools provide weighted-curriculum education starting from grade 1, 3 or 7. It means education that has a special emphasis on a certain school subject, such as music, physical education or a language.
Support for learning, well-being and schoolwork
The needs of each pupil are individual, which is why support is offered in different forms.
Morning and after-school activities, clubs and hobbies
You can apply for a place for your child in morning and after-school activities to supplement the child's school day.
Studies after basic education
Ninth grade pupils apply to upper secondary education.
Wilma – for communication between home and school
Wilma interface and app helps you catch up with your child's schoolwork, teaching, learning arrangements and assessment. The school sends all the important messages to guardians via Wilma, and Wilma enables you to get in touch with your child's teachers and the school principal. You will receive a guardian-specific Wilma ID at the beginning of the autumn period from the school where your child has started comprehensive school.
