Study info
Oulu Lyseo Upper Secondary School offers two English-language programs: the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the Finnish general upper secondary track taught in English, ie. Finnish Baccalaureate.
IB vs. English-language general
upper secondary school diploma
| International Baccalaureate | Finnish Baccalaureate |
|---|---|
| + Internationally recognized | + Flexible study schedule |
| + Prepares for university (research skills, critical thinking) | + Wide range of subjects |
| + Focuses on 6 subjects | + Supports learning Finnish |
| – Requires planning and independence | – The diploma is not widely recognized by foreign universities |
| – Rigid schedule | – Study right strictly limited |