Education in foreign languages in the Helsinki area
Studies in French in upper secondary schools in the Metropolitan Area
Studies exclusively in French
L'Ecole Jules Verne
www.ecolejulesverne.fi
Papinpöydänkuja 2, 00340 Helsinki
Tel. +358 9 565 1926
Fax +358 9 340 4727
info@ecolejulesverne.fi
A school operated by the French Government, following the French curriculum. The upper secondary school is intended for students between 15 and 18 years. The pupils are selected on the basis of their French language skills. Preference is given to pupils who speak French as their mother tongue. An exam for the BAC diploma can be taken at this school. The upper secondary school fee is 377 - 420 euros per month.
Studies partly in French
The upper secondary level of the French-Finnish School of Helsinki
Lycée franco-finlandais-d¿Helsinki
Raumantie 4, 00350 Munkkivuori
www.hrsk.fi
Tel. 561 55 200
Fax 358 9 561 55 207
riitta.liimatainen@hrsk.fi
A school operated by the Finnish Government, supported by the French Government. No annual fee. The upper secondary school is intended for students between 15 and 18 years. Teaching follows the Finnish curriculum. A Finnish matriculation exam can be taken at this school. The focus of studies is on the French language and culture. The required proficiency in the French language exceeds the normal syllabus A French level. The pupils are selected on the basis of their average grades in their comprehensive school -leaving certificates, and on the basis of their French and Finnish language skills. The school has an admissions test for pupils coming from other schools.
Text: City of Helsinki Education Department
Photo: City of Helsinki Picture Bank
