From 10am to 2pm Open Doors Day to everyone interested in applying to our middle school. The event will be arranged in the school building. During the day, you can attend lessons and explore our school facilities. We will host two presentation and briefing sessions for 6th graders and guardians starting at 10am and 12pm in Atrium.
At 6pm to 8pm a presentation and briefing sessions for 6th graders and their guardians. The event will be arranged in the school building.
Application period. Application guidelines:
Those from Helsinki:
Those who are not currently studying in Grade 6 at a municipal school in Helsinki:
Finnish:
https://helsinki.inschool.fi/
Swedish:
https://helsinki.inschool.fi/
English:
https://helsinki.inschool.fi/
Entrance test for the bi-lingual programme will be on Thursday 29th of January 2026 at 13.00. No separate invitations to tests. Just arrive on time.
Students will be tested in both English and Finnish. Both tests will be conducted on the same day. More information on both tests will be shared during the info sessions.
For the ones interested in the bi-lingual science and technology class a test will be taken on this same day after the entrance test at 16.30-17.30 (Please note the schedule change from the one previously announced!). The exam is bilingual, meaning the same exam has questions in both Finnish and English. To take part in that test contact richard.cousins@ksyk.fi. (Please note the science and technology line is not part of the application process. It is only an internal offer.) Please contact middle school principal Richard Cousins for more information: richard.cousins@ksyk.fi
Bilingual Classes entrance test:
– Thursday 29th January. Meet in the school Central hall before 1300.
– As you arrive look out for our teachers giving out coloured tickets. Keep the ticket safe, you will need it.
– Middle School Principal Richard Cousins will welcome students at 1300 and give out more information. Do not be late.
– English part of the bilingual test 1315-1445
– Finnish part of the bilingual test 1500-1615
– Science and technology test (only for those who have registered with Richard) 1630-1730.
– No separate invitations to tests. Just arrive on time.
– No materials needed
– Prepare well by reading a good novel in both languages
– In case of sickness please message Richard directly (richard.cousins@ksyk.fi)
Entrance test for the English programme will take place on Friday 6th February 2026 at 09.00. Students will be tested in English only. No separate invitations to tests. Just arrive on time.
For the ones interested in the English science and technology class a test will be taken on this same day after the entrance test at 11.30. To take part in that test contact richard.cousins@ksyk.fi. (Please note the science and technology line is not part of the application process. It is only an internal offer.) More information on both tests will be shared during the info sessions. Please contact middle school principal Richard Cousins for more information: richard.cousins@ksyk.fi
English Classes entrance test
– Friday 6th February. Meet in the school central hall before 0900
– Middle School Principal Richard Cousins will welcome students at 0900 and give out more information. Do not be late
– English Test 0915-1045
– Lunch for those who participate in the Science and technology test (only for those who have registered with Richard) 1045-1110
– Science and Technology Test (only for those who have registered with Richard) 1115-1215
– No separate invitations to tests. Just arrive on time.
– No materials needed
– Prepare well by reading a good novel in English
– In case of sickness please message Richard directly (richard.cousins@ksyk.fi)
Letters to the accepted students will be sent on Wednesday 25th of March 2026.
Presentation and briefing session evening for the newly selected grade 7 students and to their guardians will be held on Monday 11th of May 2026 from 6pm to 8pm.
