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Tampere Arts-oriented Senior School is a private non-graded senior school established in 1895 under the name of Tampereen suomalainen yhteiskoulu. In 1991 it was nominated as an arts-oriented senior school by the Finnish state. There are only two such schools in Finland. The non-graded system was introduced in August 1994. The number of students on roll is about 600 which includes an intake of 200 new students per year. 40 teaching staff are responsible for the 660 courses, 40 of which are devoted to the expressive arts. LocationThe school is located in attractive parkland in the centre of Tampere. The city library, the Tampere College of Music, the main theatre, the Pyynikki sports stadium, and the Go Go Gym lie close by. The school building is equipped with modern classrooms for all subjects. These include two new language labs, physics and chemistry labs, an up to date computer room, as well as video, audio and radio studios. The auditorium and music classrooms are equipped with modern light and sound equipment and special rooms are available for the teaching of expressive arts. An attractive dining hall is located in the basement of the school. A student-centred approach to learningThe school offers students the opportunity to develop their individual talents through a range of courses. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a variety of expressive arts subjects allowing students to create their own personal study programme. This kind of approach to study is only possible in larger senior schools Working togetherTo develop a spirit of cooperation there are events involving the school. These allow students to experience the rewards of success and to appreciate the work of their peers. The final parts of many expressive arts courses involve the presentation of plays, concerts, videos, speeches and dance performances. Essays, short stories and poetry are also publically performed. The school’s Easter Passion play, involving fifty students, has been performed all over Finland. The group visited Israel in autumn 1996 to perform the play to local people and to gather authentic material for a video. A CD was released shortly after their return. CoursesThe study guide is given to all new students and offers a short description of compulsory, specialized and additional courses. Compulsory and specialized courses
Additional coursesExpressive Arts
CooperationThe school has active links with other senior schools in Tampere. Our cooperation with the Tampere Vocational Colleges and the Polytechnic allow our students the opportunity to take a number of courses at the College of Home Economics and at the College of Social Work. Our links with Autokoulu City enable students to take driving courses which prepare them for the driving test. TV companies, theatres and other organisations have offered our expressive arts students the opportunity to participate in productions and events. International activitiesThe European Youth Parliament plays a key role in our international activities. Students have participated as Finnish representatives in EYP meetings all over Europe. The 1996 meeting was in Cyprus. In addition to this we have links with French, Israeli, Estonian and Swedish-speaking schools. This year, contacts with Denmark are being developed. The school receives a large number of exchange students from many countries including Australia, Austria, Canada, Mexico, and America. In turn Finnish students participate in exchange programmes all over the world. Open daysIn April the school organises an open day which allows visitors to see the buildings and classrooms as well as performances by students. Visitors are welcome, however, at any time. Mikael Davies & Nina Ukkola 5th May, 1998 
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Tekstit: Nina Ukkola ja Mikael Davies. Kaikki materiaali näilläsivuilla on ©Tampereen Yhteiskoulun Lukio 14.1.1999