Our school
Leppävaara Upper Secondary School is located in Leppävaara, which is close to the capital, Helsinki. The school has about 700 students. The school offers effective all-round education. We have an open and encouraging atmosphere for studying and utilize modern technology.
Leppävaara general upper secondary school has a sports programme. Altogether 200 of our students participate in professional sports coaching. The programme has separate admissions. We provide high-quality and flexible opportunities for combining professional sports and upper secondary studies. Our school co-operates with the Capital Region Sports Academy URHEA. All students enjoy our versatile selection of sports courses, for example hiking-course in Nuuksio. Our school also provides eSport-training together with Metropolia and Incoach.
In many subjects, applied studies are offered. In natural sciences, for example, it is possible to complete work studies, in mathematics, one can immerse oneself in symbolic computation. In Finnish, history, religion/ethics and other sciences, one can participate in debating studies. We also offer creative writing studies in Finnish and English. As regards music, we offer studies in music technology and students can join band. One history course visits Berlin and in physics, there has been an opportunity to participate in a CERN-course. In addition, one can complete a general upper secondary education diploma in visual arts, dance and sports.
We have several Erasmus-projects going on. Leppävaara Upper Secondary School has been accredited from 1.3.2021 until 2027. Our latest Erasmus Project: Social development, well-being and Global citizenship 2021 -
Learning Mobility of Individuals 2022-: job shadowing and training courses for teachers
Co-operation with Germany 2022-: Veldenz-Gymnasiumin (Lauterecken)
Short-term learning mobility of pupils 2023-: Italy, Spain and Sweden
Erasmus guests and other international guests: Our high school has received several teachers in the last five years to do job shadowing and students to do individual exchange at our school.
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Our new exchange student: Welcome to Leppävaara Upper Secondary School!
We are glad that you have decided to spend your exchange year in Finland. We hope that you will enjoy the year in our school and that you will find it beneficial.
Our teachers and other students will help you willingly.
Have a good and memorable year with us!
Ismo-Olav Kjäldman, the principal
Semesters 2025-2026
Autumn semester Thu 7 August - Sat 20 December
Autumn holiday Mon 13 October - Sun 19 October
Christmas holiday Sun 21 December - Tue 6 January
Spring semester Wed 7 January - Sat 30 May
Winter holiday Mon 16 February - Sun 22 February
Semesters 2026-2027
Autumn semester Thu 13 August - Tue 22 December
Autumn holiday Mon 12 October - Sun 18 October
Christmas holiday Wed 23 December - Wed 6 January
Spring semester Thu 7 January - Sat 5 June
Winter holiday Mon 22 February - Sun 28 February
Daily working hours
1. 8.15 - 9.30
2. 9.45 - 11.00/11.30
10.30-11.00 or 11.05 - 11.45 lunch break
3. 11.45 - 13.00
4. 13.15 - 14.30
5. 14.45 - 16.00
Group leading
Group leading on Wednesday (see below) at 13.00 -13.30/45. The afternoon lessons start at 13.45 and at 15.00, a little break between lessons!
Group leading days 2025-2026: 7th Aug, 27th Aug, 22nd Oct, 12th Nov, 10th Dec, 14th Jan, 4th Mar, 11th Mar, 15th Apr and 13th May.
Group leading days 2026-2027: 13th Aug, 19th Aug, 21st Oct, 11th Nov, 16th Dec, 13th Jan, 3rd Mar, 10th Mar, 28th Apr and 12th May.
Group leading is an important part of your studies. During these meetings your group leader will update you on your studies and school events.
Periods 2025-2026
1. Period 7th Aug - 29th Sep Assessment week 19th Sep - 29th Sep Assessment day 22th Oct
2. Period 30th Sep - 26th Nov Assessment week 18th Nov – 26th Nov Assessment day 10th Dec
3. Period 27th Nov - 3rd Feb Assessment week 26th Jan – 3rd Feb Assessment day 11th Feb
4. Period 4th Feb - 6th Apr Assessment week 25th March – 2nd Apr Assessment day 15th Apr
5. Period 7th Apr - 30th May Assessment week 20th May – 28th May Assessment day 3rd Jun
Periods 2026-2027
1. Period 13th Aug - 5th Oct Assessment week 25th Sep - 5th Oct Assessment day 21st Oct
2. Period 6th Oct - 2nd Dec Assessment week 24th Nov – 26nd Dec Assessment day 16th Dec
3. Period 3rd Dec - 9th Feb Assessment week 1st Feb – 9th Feb Assessment day 17th Feb
4. Period 10th Feb - 13th Apr Assessment week 5th Apr – 13th Apr Assessment day 28th Apr
5. Period 14th Apr - 5th Jun Assessment week 26th May – 3rd Jun Assessment day 8th Jun
Wireless network
New wireless network called Opetus-verkko. Authentication with a device certificate.
Old wireless network called Espoo_oppilas is also available. Your password is Runeberg1804.
Accounts
Wilma(ulkoinen linkki, avautuu uuteen ikkunaan)
User name: firstname.surname
password: contact school secretary
Microsoft (Office 365 and school laptops)
User name: firstname.surname@edu.espoo.fi
password: contact your teachers
User name: firstname.surname@eduespoo.fi
Password: contact your group leader or your teacher whose course assignments are in Google Classroom.
Address
Karaportti 2, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, Nokia Campus (building 2) and Karaportti 5, 5th floor
02610 Espoo
Post address:
PL 3134
02070 Espoon kaupunki
Contacts
Principal
Ismo-Olav Kjäldman
ismo-olav.kjaldman@espoo.fi
Assistant principal
Sari Rinta-Säntti
sari.rinta-santti@espoo.fi
School office/Secretaries
Riikka Vähätalo
riikka.vahatalo@espoo.fi
Hannamaria Penttilä
hannamaria.penttila@espoo.fi
Caretaker
Tomi Keskikallio
tomi.keskikallio@espoo.fi
Student counsellors
Heidi Hyyryläinen
heidi.hyyrylainen@espoo.fi
Emmi Klink
emmi.klink@espoo.fi
Saimi-Helena Kytölä
Carolina Tiainen
carolina.tiainen@espoo.fi
Sports line coordinator
Heikki Saloranta
heikki.saloranta@opetus.espoo.fi
School nurse
Anne Lehtovirta
anne.lehtovirta@luvn.fi
School psychologist
Minna Niinimäki
minna.niinimaki@luvn.fi
School curator
Iina Vikman
iina.vikman@luvn.fi
Community coach
Henna Uusisalmi
henna.uusisalmi@opetus.espoo.fi
Restaurant
Compass Group Finland Oy
Restaurant Food & Co Metropolia ja Food & Co Dreams Cafe
Karakaarenkuja 6 Espoo
metropolia@compass-group.fi
dreamscafe@compass-group.fi
Restaurant Manager
johanna.johansson@compass-group.fi
