Our school emphasizes different kinds of skills, activities and arts. We want to help young people develop into active, independent citizens capable of working cooperatively. Core subjects are maths, science, biology, geography, history, religion, health education, Finnish language and literature, English and Swedish. Students study also so called artistic and practical subjects, such as music, physical education, home economics, craft and textile studies. In addition, students can elect to study French, German or Spanish, for example. 

As in the Porin Lyseo curriculum, one of the most important goals is a good basic education, which also guarantees the students in the bilingual classes a post-graduate degree in Finnish-language schools. In the bilingual classes the content and topics of school subjects are studied in both English and in Finnish. 

The objective of teaching in bilingual classes is that the students feel contented learning in English and Finnish. It is hoped that they will develop the desire, courage and skill to use both languages. The pupils will learn about foreign cultures and cope with appropriate messaging situations in the classroom in a foreign language.

For Whom:

• pupils transferring from Cygnaeus School English Classes (no admission test)
• pupils who wish to further develop their English language skills transferring from other primary schools
• pupils living in Finland on a temporary basis
• ex-pat pupils with English language skills

How:

• directly from Cygnaeus English Classes
• from normal Finnish classes after passing an admission test
• ex-pat pupils after passing an admission text

Application and admission tests

• Application forms to bilingual class need to be filled online (see links below).
• The admission tests will be administered in November. 
• A maximum of 25 pupils will be taken into the class.
• Parts of the Admission Test: a Finnish language test, mathematics test, English oral test/interview, English grammar test, English reading comprehension test and English listening comprehension test.
• Determination of points: maximum score of 36 pts. 

• A minimum of 18 points is required for admission to the bilingual class.
• In the event of tying scores, ranking is determined by the points accrued in the order of the tests listed above