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Taught languages Finnish, English, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, Russian
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Tampereen Lyseo Lukio, known as Rellu, is a public upper secondary school in Tampere, Finland, by Pyynikintori square. It offers three study programmes: a high school programme, a Social Sciences Studies programme and an International Baccalaureate programme taught in English culminating in the IB diploma. The curriculum blends the Finnish national framework with the IB Diploma Programme, and features a broad range of subjects. Languages include English, German, French and Spanish as A-languages; Swedish as B1, with French and German as B2 and Spanish, French, German and Russian as B3. Rellu maintains partner schools in France, Germany and Spain and is part of the IB network. It supports learning across Tampere City schools and online courses, and involves University of Tampere courses. Through IB and Social Sciences study, students complete CAS projects, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essays, guided by caring teachers and a focus on well-being and future study opportunities.
Tampereen Lyseon Lukio has instruction in English.
Location
Located at F.E. Sillanpään katu 7, 33230 Tampere, by Pyynikintori square.
Stages
Three study programmes: General high school programme; Social Sciences Studies (formerly European Studies) programme; and International Baccalaureate (IB) programme taught in English and culminating in the IB exam.
Type
Public municipal upper secondary school.
Country affiliation
Finland
Fees
Application fees
- No application fee is charged for regular admissions to Tampereen Lyseon Lukio; applications to the IB and general programmes are submitted through the national joint application system (Studyinfo/Opintopolku) during the published application periods.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- General statement for municipal students (all year groups): Tampereen Lyseon Lukio is a municipal day upper secondary school and does not charge tuition to students who are residents of Finland (including EU/EEA citizens) for the 2025/26 academic year; there is no per-term or per-year tuition for these students.
- 2026/27 position (third‑country/non‑EU students): From 1 August 2026, national rules allow upper secondary providers to charge tuition for students who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA; where tuition applies it will be set and billed by the education provider or municipality. For the 2026/27 academic year, any tuition that Tampereen Lyseon Lukio would charge to third‑country (non‑EU/EEA) students will be established and published by the education provider; regular resident/EU/EEA students continue without tuition charges.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- For regular municipal students there is no tuition billing schedule because standard instruction is provided without tuition charges.
- Where fees are levied (for example, fees introduced for third‑country students from 1 August 2026 or for specific optional paid courses or services), the school or municipality will issue invoices and set payment deadlines; participation can be conditioned on timely payment when a fee applies. Providers commonly require payment by the deadline stated on the invoice or registration notice.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable to Tampereen Lyseon Lukio: it operates as a day upper secondary school located in central Tampere and does not provide a boarding/dormitory service. No boarding fees are charged.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, trips, optional courses)
- Uniforms: There is no school uniform requirement for Finnish upper secondary schools in general; Tampereen Lyseon Lukio does not require a uniform.
- Course materials and learning resources: Students are ordinarily expected to supply personal study materials and may be asked to purchase or rent certain textbooks, workbooks or materials for specific courses; costs for required materials vary by course and subject.
- Optional paid courses and extra activities: Participation in optional fee-based activities (for example, certain external university-level courses, some adult-education style offerings, or some extra-curricular trips and international study tours) can incur charges. Field trips, international exchange travel, insurance for off-site activities and voluntary study trips are commonly charged to participating students. Where a course or trip has a fee, the school will provide the billing and payment instructions.
- IB programme examination and assessment costs: Students in the IB Diploma stream may incur IB-related examination and assessment fees (IBO and/or school administration charges). IB fees are charged per candidate/subject and may include registration and per‑subject examination fees; the school administers collection of those fees and sets payment deadlines for candidates. Expect IB exam-related charges when sitting the Diploma Programme assessments.
Refund information (if applicable to the school)
- For standard municipal instruction (no tuition) there is no tuition refund process because no tuition is charged.
- For any fees that the school or municipality charges (for example, third‑country tuition where applicable, optional course fees, IB exam fees, or trip fees), refund, withdrawal and cancellation terms are defined by the billing authority (the school or the municipality) or by the external provider (IBO, travel operator, course organiser). Refundability depends on the specific fee type, timing of cancellation, and the provider's published refund policy; non‑payment may prevent participation in fee‑based activities.
Fee payment options
- When the school or municipality issues fees or invoices, standard payment collection methods used in Finnish municipal education contexts include invoicing and bank transfer. For IB examination and related fees, it is common for schools to collect payments by bank transfer (IBAN) to the school's designated account and to state a clear payment deadline on the invoice or payment notice. Specific accepted payment methods and account details are provided with any invoice or examination registration notice.
Summary statement
- Tampereen Lyseon Lukio functions as a municipal, day upper secondary school and does not charge application or tuition fees for regular resident (including EU/EEA) students for the 2025/26 academic year; boarding is not provided. From 1 August 2026, national legislation enables charging tuition to non‑EU/EEA (third‑country) upper‑secondary students, and any such fees for the 2026/27 academic year will be set and billed by the education provider/municipality. IB candidates should expect IB‑related examination fees charged per candidate/subject.
Academics
Tampereen Lyseon Lukio teaches IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum.
Curriculum
Rellu offers a general high school programme with a wide range of courses across subjects. A-languages are English, German, French and Spanish. B1-language is Swedish; B2-languages are French and German; B3-languages include Spanish, French, German and Russian. The school maintains partnerships with schools in France, Germany and Spain. Through the Social Sciences and the IB programmes, the school is part of the worldwide IB network. The school is a tertiary-level institution offering general education and prepares students for higher education, including active participation in University of Tampere courses.
Higher Education Progression
Prepares students for higher education. Students are active participants in University of Tampere courses.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school cares about students' well-being and provides support. Teachers are motivated to help students develop their skills. Life skills are taught in many different areas. A wide range of opportunities exists to build a successful future. The school offers three study programmes: a general high school programme, the Social Sciences Studies programme (formerly European Studies), and an IB programme taught in English, culminating in the International Baccalaureate exam.
Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes student mental wellbeing. Teachers are competent and well-motivated to support students. Support is available to help students cope with personal and academic challenges. The school helps students develop important life skills. A positive, supportive environment underpins daily school life.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Applications for upper high school places are made through a joint application procedure. The joint application to upper secondary education is a national procedure Tampereen lyseon lukio uses to select new students for all three programmes. Apply online in Studyinfo (Opintopolku) during the application period (Spring 2026: 17.2. – 17.3.2026). The starting places are full and there are no exchanges of study places between the city's upper secondary schools. If moving with a family to the municipality, vacancies in the second and third years can be enquired about from the central Guidance Counselor Sonja Kaverinen. 2. The IB programme admissions: The IB programme is intended for Finnish comprehensive school graduates, children of Finnish families moving back to Finland from abroad, and foreign students who move to Finland with their families because of their parents' work; we do not enroll foreign students who move to Tampere without their parents. Tampereen lyseon lukio is not a high school for adults and the yearly intake into the IB programme is approximately 50 students. Most applicants to the preparatory year apply via the national online application system run by the National Board of Education; 1–5 study places are reserved for late applicants. Applying from Finland: application from students in Finnish schools is warmly welcomed; no prior experience in international education is required; if you wish to apply to the IB programme at Tampereen lyseon lukio, complete the online joint application form through Studyinfo/Opintopolku during the application period; students applying from Finnish comprehensive schools are chosen based on their grade point average of the theoretical subjects from the previous school, with English and Mathematics grades weighted twice; the minimum GPA is 8.2; applicants who have Tampereen lyseon lukio IB section as their first choice on the General applications form will be notified about the admission result. Applying from other countries or other school systems: applicants from outside Finland should submit a written explanation outlining their reasons for applying and providing a brief description of their educational background and interests in upper secondary school studies; the application form is available for download on the school website; applicants must also register through Studyinfo.fi using the non-domestic quota; all applicants who do not have a final report from a Finnish comprehensive school are required to take entrance examinations in Mathematics and English; the exams take place at Tampereen lyseon lukio (F.E. Sillanpään katu 7) on April 16 at 10:00; the student selection is based on the applicants' previous academic performance and entrance exams in English and Mathematics; special attention is paid to the applicants' previous grades in English, Mathematics, and the mother tongue/first language; these students must have a valid reason for needing an English-language study place in Tampere. Note that we do not enroll foreign students who plan to move to Tampere without their parents. 3. Applying directly to the 2-year Diploma Programme: Students who have already completed one full year of upper secondary education may apply to join the IB programme directly, bypassing the Pre-DP year; these applications should be made directly to the school, rather than through Studyinfo.fi; applicants should submit a written explanation of their reasons for applying, along with their IB application form and the most recent report card; if applicable, explanations about grading should be included; the application form can be downloaded from the school website; all applicants who do not have a final report from a Finnish comprehensive school are required to take entrance examinations in Mathematics and English; the exams will take place at Tampereen lyseon lukio (F.E. Sillanpään katu 7) on April 16 at 10:00; applicants can be admitted directly to the 2-year Diploma Programme if there are available places; note that we do not enroll foreign students who plan to move to Tampere without their parents. 4. Study costs: The students pay for all material they need (books, laptop), unless entitled to upper secondary education free of charge; the right to upper secondary education free of charge applies to students who are required to attend compulsory education by Finnish law, typically those who finish comprehensive education in Finland; the right to free upper secondary education lasts until the end of the calendar year in which the student turns 20; the extension of compulsory education does not apply to those born in 2003 or earlier; more information about the extension of compulsory education via OKM. 5. Language requirements: IB Diploma always requires two languages; Finnish and English can be native languages; Finnish as a foreign language; French and Spanish as foreign languages; some groups formed only if group size is big enough; some teaching in Finnish; Self-taught language option with a supervisor; questions can be directed to IB Coordinator Tuija Laurila at tuija.laurila(at)tampere.fi.
FAQs
What programmes does Tampereen Lyseon Lukio offer?
Rellu offers a general high school programme with a wide range of courses. A-languages include English, German, French, and Russian, with diverse subject options.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves upper secondary students aged 16 to 19 in the Finnish lukio system.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Tampereen Lyseon Lukio is a co-educational day school in Tampere, Finland.
