Ressun lukio is an upper secondary school located in the very heart of Helsinki, within easy distance of excellent traffic connections. The school has approximately 600 students and 60 teachers. The students are 15-18 years old.
Two upper secondary school programmes operate under the same roof. The Finnish-language programme follows the Finnish national curriculum and the English-language programme follows the international IB Diploma Programme. Either of these examinations gives general university entry qualifications.
Our high school manages to combine the more conventional ways of learning with the more progressive and appealing modern methods. The school also has a very distinct international flavour. Above all, the school strives to offer the highest standard of education to its students. Our educational philosophy is founded on trust between our motivated students and inspirational teachers.
Ressu high school offers a very comprehensive upper secondary level education. Our students enjoy excellent prospects regarding further education. Every year we have students admitted to top universities both in Finland and around the world.
The school is run by the City of Helsinki and does not charge for tuition. School studymaterials, meals and the health services are free. The school has a good library, with collections of books, magazines and newspapers, and Internet connections. The classrooms are equipped with modern presentation technology and computers. Moreover, the school building also contains a gym, photography laboratory and a computer classroom for independent study.
Students are encouraged to participate in the development of the school and independent initiative is encouraged. The student association is active and holds various events each year such as the culture week and different group meetings. An active parents’ association supports the students.
We are very committed to international cooperation and the spirit of open-mindedness.
We cooperate in many different ways with guardians, universities, companies and cooperation partners in Finland and across the world.
Information about IB Diploma Programme
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