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Puolalanmäen lukio

Puolalanmäki Upper Secondary School is situated in the centre of Turku and has three historical buildings in its use, one of which is shared with Puolala Junior High School. Top-modern facilities in stylishly renovated Art Nouveau buildings make an attractive environment. The school was founded in 1928 and got its current name in 1976. The music-oriented programme was established in 1988 and it is, since 2004, one of the ten upper secondary schools specialized in music in Finland.

The school practices are based on traditions, present-day requirements, as well as the needs of tomorrow in a modern, changing society.

Puolalanmäki Upper Secondary School is a great learning environment, thanks to the students' activity and determination in their studies. In Puolalanmäki the students are encouraged to study - a goal which is supported by the opportunity to take optional courses in many subjects. The number of students is approximately 430, which enables us to offer a wide selection of courses.

Characteristics of Puolalanmäki

• a wide selection of languages and international contacts
• music
• scientific and humanistic education
• environmentally-conscious approach

Internationality

• a wide selection of languages: English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, and Swedish
• active participation in international projects e.g. EU projects and projects launched by the Ministry of Education
• co-operation with partner schools abroad, e.g. Schiller Gymnasium in Cologne, Germany and School 204 in St Petersburg, Russia, as well as trips to European countries, and vice versa, foreign visitors at our school
• participation in international contests in different subjects
• several courses to do with international relations
• members of the Ministry of Education international network,
  PISA - Netwerkschulen in Finnland

Music

• a variety of choirs of different size and types, both single-sex and mixed
• a chamber orchestra and a big band
• students' bands
• courses on singing and playing instruments
• annually changing selection of courses
• acclaimed professionals of different fields teaching individual courses
• performance trips to various countries
• the number of students in the music programme approximately 170

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  Aurakatu 11 takapiha

  

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  Aurakatu 11

  

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  Jouluinen näkymä Museomäelle koulun ikkunasta

  

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  Lasimaalaus, Aurakatu 11

  

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  Pallokala musikaali, valokuva: Matti Vahtera

  

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  Pallokala musikaali, valokuva: Matti Vahtera

  

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  tyttökuoro Chorus Juvenalis

  

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  Matka Kölniin

  

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  Aurakatu 11 pääovi

  

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  Aurakatu 11