Helsingin Suomalainen Yheiskoulu - IB SectionHelsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu (SYK) is an independent coeducational day school founded in 1886. The IB-section was created in 1990.
The school prepares its students either for the national
matriculation exam or the International Baccalaureate, both of which
give student general university entry qualification. All staff are
experienced and qualified teachers with university degrees and/or
teaching certificates. The school year runs from mid-August till the
end of week 22. Instruction is given on 190 days. Modern facilities
include e. g.art and music rooms, computer rooms, rooms for textile
work, science laboratories, a library, a language laboratory, a
gymnasium and a swimming pool. Good academic standards are required
for IB entry. Admission is based on previous school records
appraisals from teachers and the headmaster of the previous school
and an interview. If necessary, an entrance exam will be arranged.
Helsingin Suomalainen YhteiskouluStructure of the schoolThe comprehensive school consists of grades 3-9. The upper secondary school incorporates an International Baccalaureate program. In all there are approximately 1120 pupils. Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu provides a dynamic learning environment in which all students are encouraged to participate actively in both lessons and all other facets of the school. Also, the broad age range of the students encourages tolerance and understanding.
Founded in 1886, SYK is the oldest coeducational school in Finland. Proud of
its traditions yet always seeking to be at the forefront of educational
development the school offers its students a broad range of activities in
which parents play an important part.
Isonnevantie 8 00320 Helsinki Finland tel: +358- (0)9- 4774 180 fax: +358- (0)9- 4774 1810Principal: Mr. Jukka Tanska: jukka. tanska@syk. fi IB Coordinator: Ms Anni Grönroos: anni. gronroos@syk. fi http: //www.syk. fi |