About
Mattlidens Gymnasium is an upper secondary school in Espoo, Finland, and the only Swedish-language IB Diploma Programme school in the capital region. The school describes its core values as empathy, curiosity, togetherness and integrity.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Language
Sv
Type
Local school, international programme
- Ownership
- Government
- Accreditations
- IB
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2027-03-28
- Entry process
- Maths english test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Upcoming events
- Jan12Tue
- Jan14ThuOpen day13:30 EET (local time)
IB open house (for applicants ONLY)
Checked 2026-10-31
Check on the school's page - Mar16TueApplication deadlineAll day
Joint application period (spring 2027)
Checked 2026-10-31
Check on the school's page - Jul1ThuApplication deadlineAll day
Last day to accept the study place
Checked 2026-10-31
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