Matriculation degreeGeneral High School
| Study location | Finland, Rautjärvi |
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| Type | High School, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (150 ECTS) |
| Study language | Finnish |
| Awards | Matriculation degree (Ylioppilastutkinto) |
| Entry qualification | Lower Secondary Send a copy of your diploma to the school principal via post or email. Rehtori Janne Hirvonen janne.hirvonen(at)rautjarvi.fi The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Finnish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Rehtori Janne Hirvonen janne.hirvonen(at)rautjarvi.fi |
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| Language requirements | Finnish Finnish language level B1.1, or higher |
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| Other requirements | GPA at least 6.8 Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: |
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Overview
Rautjärvi is a beautiful small town at the Eastern Finland. With plenty of forests and Simpelejärvi on one side and river Hiitolanjoki on the other, Rautjärvi is place with natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere. There are good chances for hiking in Haukkavuori, fishing in Simpelejärvi and Hiitolanjoki and cycling in Simpele region. There is also an active local soccer team and a team for athletes. In the winter there is a good ski trail network, possibilities for ice skating and a small ski slop.
Rautjärvi can be accessed by train and by bus.
Rautjärvi upper secondary high school offers accomodation for foreign students free of charge. Appartments are shared units for 2-3 students with private bedrooms, a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom. There is a 5 minute walk from the appartments to the school. The bus stop is right next to the appartments and the train station is a 20 minute walk away.
Programme structure
Studies are usually carried out in 3 years. The academic year starts in August and ends at the beginning of June. There are a few holidays during the academic year.
The studies consist of national compulsory and elective studies and optional courses of Rautjärven lukio. Studies can be found on our website. Please remember to return a course selection form! If you need any assistance in filling out the form, please contact the guidance counsellor.
At the end of their studies, students pick at least 5 subjects for matriculation examination. The guidance counsellor will help with study plans.
Career opportunities
Upper secondary high school offers general education and gives skills and qualification for applying to Finnish universities. Our alumnies continue their studies for example in Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), University of Eastern Finland, Tampere University and University of Helsinki. Popular studies are business, chemistry, education, medical science etc. – the choice is yours!