| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:10–9:20 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 9:35–10:45 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 10:55–12:25 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 12:35–13:45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 13:55–15:05 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | |
| 15:15–16:45 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
| 17:00–18:30 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | |
| 18:45–20:15 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
Lunch 10:45–12:35.
To achieve the Cambridge AICE Diploma, learners must achieve a minimum of seven credits (including Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives & Research) from subject groups 1, 2, and 3 (and optionally Group 4) to be awarded the Diploma. Learners must achieve at least one credit from each of Groups 1, 2 and 3. The remaining credits can come from any of the groups. A maximum of two credits can count from Group 4. A Cambridge International ASLevel is awarded one credit, and a Cambridge International A Level isawarded two credits.
Students may freely choose which Engees-courses they wish to study. They don’t necessarily have to aim for taking an examination. However, those aiming for the AICE Diploma have to distribute their credits to contain at least one subject from each group.
Group 1: Mathematics and Sciences
Group 2: Languages
Group 3: Arts and Humanities
Group 4: Interdisciplinary and skills-based subjects (optional)
The (Advanced Level) or A Level has exactly the same value in admitting students to all universities as its UK equivalent. It is also accepted as an entry qualification by universities of the European Union, on a par with the Finnish Matriculation Examination, the French Baccalaureat, the German Abitur etc. The (Advanced Subsidiary Level), or AS Level, represents the first half of an A Level course but may also be taken as a free-standing qualification. AS Levels are widely accepted in all UK universities and carry half the weighting of an A Level. Institutions outside the UK can be expected to offer half that amount of credit for AS Levels.
The examinations are administered in May/June and November/December testing sessions each year. A candidate working towards the AICE Diploma may use up to three testing sessions to take the equivalent of six full credit examinations as long as they are taken within a 13-month period. The examination papers are prepared by the UCLES. For both AS and A Level examinations, candidates are graded on an alphabetical scale, A to E, with grade A indicating a top level of performance and grade E indicating a minimum passing grade. The results for examinations are sent to schools, in the form of a Statement of Results, in the middle of August for candidates who have taken the examinations in June. The results for the November examinations are sent to schools in late January. Certificates for successful candidates are normally sent to schools about six weeks after the issue of results.
Contact: Teijo Päkkilä, e-mail: teijo.pakkila@seinajoki.fi
We offer a secondary school programme titled Engees-studies. It is a collection of courses following the Finnish national curriculum but whose language of instruction is English. All students will take the national Finnish examination known as the matriculation examination even though enrol in Engees-line and study content in English.
Who are they for?
For those who want to study contents in English and whose secondary school leaving grade in English language is at least 8.
Why study in English?
Your language skills will be significantly improved. In your further studies you will most likely need advanced skills in English.
Enrolment
Tick the box 'Engees-line' in the option form. If there are more than 25 applicants, they will be chosen based on an interview.
How is it organised?
You will have two blocks of Engees-courses in each term throughout the whole academic year. At the beginning the teachers will use Finnish textbooks even though the language of communication and instruction is English. Emphasis is on enhancing your oral language skills. You may also choose other available CLIL-course in the course form. Engees-courses will replace the corresponding courses in Finnish as the content is similar.
Advanced Mathematics and Physics will be on different blocks to Engees-courses allowing you to enrol in those courses.
The contents of the Engees-line during the first year?
ENE1-3 (English), MAE3 (Mathematics), TEE1 (Health Education), HIE1 (History), PSE1 (Psychology), FIE1 (Philosophy), BIE1-2 (Biology), GEE1 (Geography), KUE1 (Visual Arts), KEE1 (Chemistry) and GEE1 (Geography).
You may also choose courses in Business Studies, Visual Arts, Biology and Social Studies.
If there’s a problem?
If a student finds Engees studies too challenging, they can opt out and enrol to ordinary classes.
Perks
Priority for Finland-Holland and Naturally London -projects.
Second year
The second academic year includes the following courses: ene4-6 and 8, fie2, hie3, gee2, bie2 or 3, mae5 and you may also take part in the globalization project in the sixth term or take courses in Business Studies.
Additional exams
You may take AS and A Level examinations in different subjects and get an AICE Diploma. These examinations should be considered as an addition to the national matriculation examination even though AS level, and especially A level examinations, are widely recognised by colleges and universities home and abroad.
How to read the codes in the syllabus
| KE01.01 VII |