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Taught languages Swedish, Finnish, English, French, Spanish, German
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Mattlidens gymnasium is a municipal upper secondary school in Espoo, Finland, offering a Swedish-language track alongside an English-language International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It is the largest Swedish-language upper secondary school in Finland and the only Swedish-language IB DP school in the capital region, providing a diverse bilingual pathway for students. The IB DP forms a two-year course (DP1/DP2) with a preparatory year (preDP) in grade 10, six subject groups, and a Diploma core of CAS, Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding and multilingualism, with Swedish, English, and Finnish at multiple levels and options in Spanish, French, and German. In autumn 2026 a new sports line for young athletes will balance flexible studies with professional sport. The campus shares facilities with a lower-grade campus and is connected by modern transport. About 150 students study the English IB programme. Strong pastoral support and a collaborative school culture.
Mattlidens Gymnasium has 760 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Swedish, English.
Stages
Upper secondary
Type
Municipal upper secondary school
Additional learning support
Special education and study guidance are provided. The school offers a team including a special education teacher, four study counselors, a guidance counselor, a health nurse and a school psychologist.
Country affiliation
Finland
School day structure
School year 2025-2026 starts 7 August 2025. Year 1 starts at 9:30; Years 2–4 assemble at 11:30. Instruction begins according to the Wilma timetable on 8 August. Periods and project weeks: Period 1 7 Aug–26 Sep; Project week 22–26 Sep. Period 2 29 Sep–21 Nov; Project week 17–21 Nov. Period 3 24 Nov–30 Jan; Project week 26–30 Jan. Period 4 2 Feb–27 Mar; Project week 23–27 Mar. Period 5 30 Mar–30 May; Project week 22–28 May. Holidays: Autumn break 13–17 Oct; Autumn graduation and independence day celebration 5 Dec; Christmas break 22 Dec–6 Jan; Penkis 5 Feb; Gammeldans 6 Feb; Sportlov 16–20 Feb; Påsklov 3–6 Apr; Första maj (ledig dag) 1 May; Kristi himmelsfärdsdag (ledig dag) 14 May; Ledig dag (i stället för Stafettkarnevalen) 15 May; Skollördag (Stafettkarnevalen & MG Amazing Race) 23 May; Mattdagen 29 May; Våravslutning & studentdimission 30 May.
Fees
Application fees - There is no separate application fee for the joint application route used for admission to Mattlidens Gymnasium (preDP and general admission via the national joint application system). Applications for upper secondary places are made through the national joint application (Opintopolku/Studyinfo) in the spring; direct applications to the IB Diploma Programme when places are available are submitted to the school without an additional application charge.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per academic year) - Pre-DP (preparatory year before the IB Diploma): EUR 0 per term; EUR 0 per academic year. - DP1 (first year of the IB Diploma): EUR 0 per term; EUR 0 per academic year. - DP2 (second year of the IB Diploma): EUR 0 per term; EUR 0 per academic year. - Mattlidens Gymnasium does not charge tuition for students accepted to the preDP from August 2020 onwards (students coming directly from Finnish comprehensive school are eligible for free education). There are therefore no school tuition invoices issued to these pupils.
Billing schedule and payment terms - For standard tuition: no tuition invoices are issued and no regular tuition payments are required for enrolled students as described above. - For externally assessed IB examinations: the International Baccalaureate Organisation charges assessment fees per examination session. The IB assessment charge structure used by schools is a candidate registration fee and a per-subject assessed fee. Current IB student assessment charges published by the IB are: USD 160 candidate registration fee (per examination session) and USD 110 candidate subject fee (per assessed subject). Schools normally invoice families for these assessment fees in advance of the IB registration deadlines and late registration incurs additional late fees under IB rules.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Mattlidens Gymnasium does not provide boarding facilities. There are no boarding fees because the school has no boarding. Students are responsible for their own living arrangements.
Other costs or fees - IB assessment fees (charged by the IB per candidate and per subject) are the principal externally determined charge that families may be asked to pay; see the IB assessment fee amounts above. - School-provided daily lunch is organised for Espoo schools and is provided free of charge as part of Espoo's school meal services for pupils and upper secondary students; families typically do not pay for the standard daily school meal. - Parents may be asked to pay for optional or voluntary items and activities such as international study trips, optional excursions, course-specific materials, instrument hire, voluntary extracurricular courses, personal supplies, or non-compulsory study materials. Amounts and invoicing for these items vary by activity and are billed separately when applicable.
Refund information - There are no tuition fees to refund for the standard preDP/IB tuition described above. - Refunds or cancellation rules for IB assessment fees, optional trips or other charged items follow the specific charging body's policies (for example, IB deadlines, late fees and any refund rules apply to IB assessment fees; schools or vendors set refund terms for trips and optional services). The IB assessment guidance notes that late registration and amendments to subject registrations may incur additional fees.
Fee payment options - When the school issues an invoice for assessment fees or optional activities, the invoice will include payment instructions and the acceptable payment methods for that charge. Common municipal and school billing arrangements in Finland are settled via official invoices and payment channels (for example bank transfer or e-invoice), and schools generally provide clear payment details on each invoice. For IB assessment fees, payment instructions and deadlines are communicated to candidates by the school at the time of registration and invoicing.
Mattlidens gymnasium is the largest Swedish-language upper secondary school in Finland and offers an English-language IB Diploma Programme; the IB Diploma Programme began in 1990 and the school has had a double intake since 2001. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course (DP1/DP2, grades 11–12) preceded by a preparatory year (preDP, grade 10). There are six subject groups in the DP; students choose one subject from each group with three subjects at higher level and three at standard level; subjects include Studies in language and literature, Language acquisition, Individuals and societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts. The Diploma core includes CAS, Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. The Diploma Programme is internationally recognized and qualifies candidates for admission to universities worldwide.
Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme is internationally recognized and qualifies candidates for admission to universities worldwide.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Common application window in spring 2026. The common application to vocational and upper secondary education is offered. Mattlidens gymnasium provides 175 places on the Swedish-language gymnasial line, 25 places on the newly established Swedish-language sports line, and 50 places on the English-language IB line. The spring 2026 application runs February 17–March 17, 2026 through StudyInfo. The application form and further information are available via StudyInfo. 2. Application to Mattlidens gymnasium. After the application period, applicants submit their preliminary year selections for the first year. Selections are made electronically, either in Wilma (for students in Esbo's basic education) or in Google Forms (for students from outside Esbo). The link to the form and instructions are provided by the end of March 2026. It is encouraged that applicants aiming for first or second priority submit preliminary selections to facilitate timetable planning. 3. Admission results. The results of the joint admission are published on June 11, 2026, and all applicants receive their admission results by email from StudyInfo. The names of admitted students are no longer published on the school site or on social media; admitted students receive a personal admission decision by email. 4. Accepting the place and waitlist. You must officially accept your study place electronically in StudyInfo. To ensure a smooth process, please accept the study place by the day after the admission results; but you must accept no later than June 25, 2026; otherwise the place expires. You can be admitted from the waiting list until August 14, 2026. If a place becomes available, the next candidate on the waiting list is contacted by phone. 5. After acceptance. After you have electronically accepted, Wilma codes and other important information about the start of the school year will be sent to you by email in mid‑June. 6. Contacts. If you have questions about receiving the study place, contact the school secretary or the principal. +358 46 8771814).
Waitlist
Waiting list: You can be admitted from the waiting list until August 14, 2026. If a vacancy arises, the next candidate on the waiting list is contacted by phone.
FAQs
What programmes does Mattlidens Gymnasium offer?
Mattlidens is the largest Swedish-language upper secondary school in Finland and offers an English-language IB Diploma Programme alongside the Finnish national upper secondary programme.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 16 to 19 in the Finnish upper secondary (lukio) education system.
How many students attend the school?
Approximately 760 students attend Mattlidens Gymnasium, making it the largest Swedish-language upper secondary school in Finland.
What languages of instruction are available?
Swedish is the primary language for the national programme, and English is used for the IB Diploma Programme.
