IB School in Lahti

The IB Lyceum in Lahti is one of the most popular IB lyceums in Finland among international applicants. Over 30 percent of students in the class are from various countries. This IB Lyceum offers foreign students the opportunity to learn Finnish from scratch, which is a significant advantage, making it a top choice for many international candidates.

IB Program: 34 study places

Admission Statistics for 2024: 34 accepted out of 255 applications

Admission for 2024: Online exam

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Joensuu

Founded in 1865, the IB Lyceum in Joensuu has developed a unique atmosphere over the years. The established school culture provides a foundation of understanding the present, respecting the past, and moving toward a future that requires creating a civilized society and fostering ecological thinking.

Currently, around 500 students are enrolled here, with most studying under the regular state program in Finnish. However, there is also an international class where students from different countries study in English.

The IB Lyceum in Joensuu is recognized as the most active educational institution. Activities like hiking, celebrations, school festivals, sports days, and trips to Sweden ensure a fun and engaging student life.

IB Program: 27 study places

Admission Statistics for 2024: 27 accepted out of 185 applications

Admission for 2024: Online exam

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Rovaniemi

The entrance exam for this lyceum in Finland is conducted remotely. It is typically sent to the English teacher via email. The teacher prints it out, oversees the exam, and sends it back to the lyceum.

• IB Program: 25 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 25 accepted out of 137 applications
• Admission for 2024: Entrance exam in mathematics and English (special conditions for international candidates)

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Turku

This IB School in Turku offers the IB program and provides a wide range of subjects: foreign languages and literature, humanities (history, economics, psychology), natural sciences (biology, physics, chemistry), and mathematics at various levels of difficulty.

• IB Program: 30 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 27 accepted out of 162 applications
• Admission for 2024: Entrance exam (special conditions apply for international candidates)
• Note: The lyceum only accepts candidates residing in Finland with their parents (parents must be studying or working in Finland).

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Vaasa

This IB lyceum is located in the western part of Finland, making it a popular choice for those who want to study with international students. The instruction is entirely in English. 

Note: International students are charged a fee of 700 euros per year (350 euros per semester), which covers study materials, a personal laptop, and textbooks.

• IB Program: 32  study places
• Admission for 2024: Exam in English and mathematics.
• Note: The lyceum only accepts candidates who live with their families in the Vaasa region.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Espoo

This is a Swedish-speaking gymnasium where all classes are taught in Swedish. However, there is also an international class where Swedish, Finnish, and international students study together. Education in this class is free and entirely in English under the IB program.

• IB Program: 50 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 50 accepted out of 396 applications
• Admission for 2024 based on documents

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Espoo

This is one of the most sought-after IB lyceums in Finland, located in an upscale area. It is a very modern and prestigious school in the capital region with the highest competition.

The first year is preparatory, as in all IB lyceums in Finland, and then each student selects subjects for mandatory and advanced study.

• IB Program: 50 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 50 accepted out of 529 applications
• Admission for 2024 based on documents
• Note: Applicants must live in Finland with their families; those living with parents are given priority.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Helsinki

This general education school in Helsinki also offers free education in English for both Finnish and international students. This IB lyceum in Finland was one of the first to introduce the IB program, giving it an excellent reputation and a large number of graduates who now live, work, and study around the world.

• IB Program: 30 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 30 accepted out of 351 applications
• Admission for 2024 based on documents
• Note: The lyceum only accepts candidates who are moving with their family or already living in Finland.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Vantaa

This is the largest IB lyceum in Scandinavia. Students here have access to a rich library, modern conference halls, sound and television labs, as well as comfortable lounge areas.

• IB Program: 30 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 30 accepted out of 419 applications
• Admission for 2024 based on documents

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Imatra and Lappeenranta

These are two branches of the same IB lyceum, so when applying, you must choose one of them. You cannot apply to both lyceums simultaneously. The IB programs in Imatra and Lappeenranta are identical, so you can choose based on the city. The first year is preparatory, as in all IB lyceums in Finland, after which students select subjects for mandatory and advanced study.

If you choose to study in Imatra, mention this in the additional documents when applying for exams.

• IB Program: 35 study places
• Admission for 2024 based on documents (special conditions for international candidates)
• Note: The lyceum only accepts candidates whose parents reside in Finland

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Jyväskylä

With over 150 years of history, this IB lyceum uses the latest teaching methods and technologies. Students are selected without exams, based solely on the documents provided.

The IB lyceum instills in its students an understanding that all people are different and promotes tolerance. Democracy is also a key aspect, with students actively involved in creating the school plan and organizing events.

This IB lyceum is known for giving its students freedom—they can choose their own path. Additionally, the school in Jyväskylä is one of the UNESCO schools, which speaks to its undeniable merits.

• IB Program: 60 study places
• Admission for 2024 based on documents (special conditions for international candidates)
• Note: The lyceum only accepts candidates who live with a parent in this region of Finland.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Kuopio

Both Finnish residents and international students can apply to this IB lyceum, as the education is entirely in English. However, knowledge of the Finnish language, even at a basic level, is welcomed, and Finnish is a mandatory subject for all international students from the first year.

• IB Program: 25 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 30 accepted out of 122 applications
• Admission for 2024: Exam in English and mathematics
• Note: The lyceum only accepts candidates who live in Finland with their family.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Helsinki

This IB lyceum is one of the largest in the Helsinki region. Every year, it enrolls about 700 students and employs 60 teachers.

• IB Program: 120 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 120 accepted out of 506 applications
• Admission for 2024 based on documents (special conditions for international candidates)
• Note: The lyceum only accepts candidates who are moving with their family or already living in Finland.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Tampere

With over 135 years of experience, this IB lyceum is rightfully considered one of the largest. It has about 600 students and 70 teachers. The IB lyceum has strong ties with universities in Tampere.

• IB Program: 45 study places
• Admission Statistics for 2024: 46 accepted out of 271 applications
• Admission for 2024: Entrance exam in mathematics and English (special conditions for international candidates)
• Note: The lyceum only accepts international candidates if they are moving to Finland with their family (e.g., due to a parent's job).

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

IB School in Oulu

The International School of Helsinki (ISH) —  is an international private school attended by representatives of over forty nationalities. The education here is tuition-based, and high school students can follow the IB diploma program.

Admission for 2024: Interview. Applicants must also demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and reside in Finland with a parent or guardian during their studies.

For more information about the application period, exam registration, required documents and admission requirements, please visit our online consultation.

It's best to choose IB schools during an individual consultation. By talking with an expert, you can make a crucial decision and prioritize Finnish schools according to your preferences.

You can apply to several lyceums at once (up to 5 institutions).

When selecting IB schools in Finland, it's important to consider the exam format: online exams or selection based on documents, the need to provide additional forms filled out by your school, and the presence of a contact person (educational representative) in a particular region of Finland.

UNiF's Advice

If you're unsure where and how to apply or which lyceum to choose, take advantage of UNiF's services and talk to an expert.

We guarantee you'll get answers to all your questions and even more information than you expected.

To receive an invitation for the entrance exam to IB schools in Finland, you need to gather and submit the necessary documents on time.

The deadlines for submitting documents depend on the chosen lyceums.

UNiF's Advice

Use our services to ensure that your documents are correctly completed and accepted by all institutions within the specified deadlines.

The service fee includes the translation of all necessary documents, submission of applications and registration forms, sending documents to the selected IB lyceums in Finland, registration for the entrance exam, issuance of the exam invitation, and instructions for taking the exam.

Most importantly, our expert will guide you "hand in hand" from application to result (until June) and will be available online to promptly and professionally answer all your questions.

Deadlines, prices, and contract terms can be clarified with the manager.

Each IB lyceum has its own exam format. It may include a written or electronic test in mathematics and English, as well as an online interview. Some IB lyceums select students based on documents and do not conduct entrance exams.

UNiF's Advice

The earlier you start preparing for the entrance exams, the higher your chances of successful admission. UNiF offers pre-exam preparation from an early school age.

The dates for the entrance exams at IB lyceums in Finland depend on the chosen institution.

Exams are usually held in April.

You can take the exam in one day, but sometimes exam dates overlap, and you'll need to choose between the schools where you most want to study.

UNiF's Advice

You can attend the exams with a regular Schengen visa; just bring your invitation with you.

To relocate to Finland for studies, you need to:

• Register for studies on time,
• Book student housing,
• Obtain a residence permit card from the Finnish Immigration Service.

UNiF's Advice

Passing the entrance exams successfully doesn't guarantee you'll be able to study in Finland.

It's important to quickly provide the necessary documents to several organizations:

• The educational institution (complete registration and confirm your study place),
• The organization providing housing (book a room or apartment),
• The company issuing medical insurance for students in Finland,
• The Immigration Service in Helsinki,
• The embassy.

The most important step is to successfully obtain a residence permit, as the student applying to an IB lyceum is under 18 years old. The processing of documents for minors at the Finnish embassy takes time and requires more documentation.

A personal manager from UNiF can help you successfully complete all these steps within the required timeframe.

To enter some IB lyceums in Finland, you need to take a math test in English.

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A unique online course based on past exams will help you prepare for this part of the test quickly and conveniently.

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Essay writing is required for admission to almost any educational institution in Finland. To succeed, you must know the main types of essay formats and be able to compose them.

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A unique online course based on past exams will help you prepare for this part of the exam quickly and conveniently.

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Some IB Schools conduct individual interviews via Skype for those who successfully pass the written part of the exam.

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We know what it takes to successfully pass an interview at any educational institution in Finland. Preparation for this part of the exam is conducted individually via Skype.

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The exam tests not only grammar and vocabulary knowledge but also language usage, text comprehension, and the ability to apply language skills in practice.

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You can prepare for this test with a tutor via Skype or independently using online tests based on past years' exams.

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According to the official data from the Migration Service, at least 6,720 euros are required for living. This amount is enough for a student's accommodation and meals for a year.

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Every student has the right to apply for and receive student housing in any city in Finland.

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According to calculations by the Finnish Migration Service, a student needs 560 euros per month for housing and meals. A residence permit card also provides discounts on public transport and meals in student cafes and canteens. Groceries can be purchased at nearby stores with discounts.

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