We are located near the city center with its library, theater and many sportsvenues. Our facilities are functional, modern, and also offer peace and quiet for self-study. We use digital study platforms.

Kouvolan Yhteislyseo is a high quality upper secondary school, where we appreciate your individuality and cherish communality of all staff and students. The school year is littered with traditional upper secondary school festivities and various events.

In Yhteislyseo you are encouraged to study widely and increase your competence in different subjects and  the study themes outlined in the national curriculum. You may choose from a wide range of foreign languages, liberal arts, sciences, as well as Finnish language and literature.

Yhteislyseo offers elective courses to help you follow your interests. Specialization is possible in visual arts and physical education. Music studies culminate in a musical spectacle, held every three years. Studies in English, as the name suggests, follows the Finnish curriculum but is taught mostly in English. Studies in Working life competence and entrepreneurship holds ever-popular over-night camps. Competitive athletes are able to practice their chosen sport through co-operation with Kouvolan Urheiluakatemia (Kouvola Sports Academy).

Yhteislyseo offers a variety of possibilities for students to participate in study visits, listen to guest speakers, make use of our international ties with different European countries, and benefit from collaboration with different Finnish universities.

Yhteislyseo is a supportive learning community of around 800 students and staff, with active tutors and student association. You are most heartily welcome!