Apply for general upper secondary education in the joint application system
Espoo has ten Finnish-language upper secondary schools and one Swedish-language upper secondary school. Both the Swedish-language upper secondary school (Mattlidens gymnasium) and one of the Finnish-language upper secondary schools (Etelä-Tapiolan lukio) offer the International Baccalaureate programme, where the language of instruction is English.
Learn about Espoo’s general upper secondary schools
The City of Espoo has 11 general upper secondary schools. With us, learning is varied and motivating. Our studies provide inspiration, support and future prospects to match everyone’s needs and dreams. You can also choose to specialise according to your interests – from sciences and arts to sports and international activities. Come and apply to study with us!
Information about joint application
You can apply for general upper secondary education during the joint application period for upper secondary education from 17 February to 17 March 2026. General upper secondary education gives you a good foundation for further studies and helps you develop the skills you will need in working life. In the Espoo region, applicants for general upper secondary schools must have an average grade of at least 7.00 in theoretical subjects.
Student stories from Espoo’s general upper secondary schools
Read stories about current and former students of these schools.
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Thoughts of graduates
Read the thoughts of the recent graduates about upper secondary school, their studies and the matriculation exams.
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Get to know Espoo's high schools on the map and take a look at the Route Guide to see what your journey to school is like to different schools
Our schools are close to you.
Take a look at the Route Guide to see what your journey to school is like to different schools
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What do Espoo’s general upper secondary schools offer?
All of Espoo’s general upper secondary schools have a general line, but there are opportunities for specialisation. Espoo is also an excellent place to combine goal-oriented sports with studies, for example.
Modern learning environments close to you. A local school is a wise choice from a daily commuting perspective.
Close cooperation with universities and universities of applied sciences. You can get a glimpse of higher education while you are still in upper secondary school once you start to think about what kind of post-secondary studies you might be interested in. You can even take some higher education courses if you wish.
With us, learning is varied and motivating. Our studies provide inspiration, support and future prospects to match everyone’s needs and dreams. You can also choose to specialise according to your interests – from sciences and arts to sports and international activities. Come and apply to study with us!
