Study in English

In Jyväskylä, it is possible to complete comprehensive school in English. Classes 1st-6th are located at Kortepohja School and 7th-9th graders at Viitaniemi School. The language of teaching is English, but in arts and crafts subjects and in some elective subjects, pupils can participate in Finnish-language teaching. The pupils' English skills are tested before entering the school. Teaching in English follows the curriculum and assessment of the City of Jyväskylä.

Teaching in English is mainly intended for pupils who have previously lived abroad and started school in English. The aim of English classes is to help students maintain language skills acquired abroad and to provide families with the opportunity to teach in English. General education pupils whose English language skills are so strong that studying the language as an A1 language does not provide the pupil with enough challenges can also apply for supplementary places in English-language teaching. Enrolment for the first class is normally done in connection with the general first class registration in January.

Pupils selected for teaching in English will be compensated for school travel in accordance with the kilometre limits laid down in the Jyväskylä School Transport Regulation. Students from other municipalities can also apply for teaching in English. A prerequisite for admission is the receipt of a financial commitment from the pupil's municipality of residence. In this case, the pupil's parents are also responsible for the costs of school travel.

Supplementary application for teaching in English for grades 2-6

The supplementary application period for the English-language teaching groups of Kortepohja Daycare School is 11.-24.1.2027. Families will receive information about the application practices via Wilma message well in advance of the start of the application. Applicants will be informed personally of the date of the language test.  Decisions on admission to English-language teaching will be made in March.

Supplementary application for teaching in English for grades 7-9

Sixth-graders have the opportunity to apply for English-language education at Viitaniemi School in the supplementary application process held in 21.10.-4.11.2026. The guardians of sixth-graders will receive a Wilma message well in advance of the start of the application process, which will tell them more about the registration practices and admission criteria.  

New students for the 7th grade of English instruction are admitted on the basis of an interview. All applicants are tested for Finnish and English. Decisions on the students to be admitted to English-language teaching will be made in January and the decision will be notified to homes by email during January.