Maunulan yhteiskoulu ja Helsingin matematiikkalukio

What Maunulan yhteiskoulu ja Helsingin matematiikkalukio does

Maunulan yhteiskoulu ja Helsingin matematiikkalukio (MAYK) is a public combined comprehensive and upper secondary school operated by the City of Helsinki Education Division, located in the Maunula district of Helsinki, Finland. It delivers Finnish national curriculum education across peruskoulu (grades 7-9 with optional emphasis tracks in mathematics, English, and physical education) and lukio (general upper secondary), alongside the specialized Helsingin matematiikkalukio (HelMa), a mathematics-focused upper secondary track operating under a national development mandate in mathematics education. The school also runs English-speaking classes for bilingual students and a portfolio of co-curricular programs including the Koulukino school cinema, the Finnish Kenguru mathematics competition (which MAYK hosts at national level), and the Lapin kesäkoulu intensive summer program in Lapland.

Core operations run on standard Finnish educational technology infrastructure: the Wilma student information system, Microsoft Office 365, and the national Opintopolku (Studyinfo) admissions portal. The school's primary proprietary asset is the Harppi mathematics education development program, a long-running in-house initiative generating supplementary advanced-mathematics teaching materials. International exposure is delivered through Erasmus+ exchange partnerships with schools in Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Germany, alongside collaborations with Aalto University Junior (science education) and the Finnish National Theatre (language arts).

The institution is government-funded through municipal education budgets rather than commercial revenue. Starting August 2026, MAYK charges annual tuition of EUR 10,000 for the general lukio line and EUR 11,000 for the matematiikkalukio to third-country (non-EU/EEA) international students requiring student residence permits, in line with Finnish national policy; Finnish residents, EU/EEA citizens, permanent residence permit holders, exchange students, and those under international protection are exempt. Student acquisition occurs via the centralized Opintopolku system for upper secondary admissions and municipal catchment enrollment for peruskoulu, supplemented by open-house events and information evenings.

Name

Maunulan yhteiskoulu ja Helsingin matematiikkalukio

Legal name

Maunulan yhteiskoulu ja Helsingin matematiikkalukio

Website

https://mayk.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAYK is a public combined comprehensive and upper secondary school in Helsinki, Finland, operated by the City of Helsinki, offering general education plus the specialized Helsingin matematiikkalukio mathematics track, English-speaking classes, and Erasmus+ exchanges for students in grades 7-12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Mathematics curriculum
• Comprehensive school programs
• Upper secondary education
• Basic education schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a public educational institution, MAYK is primarily funded through Finnish municipal and state education allocations. Core operations including teaching staff, facilities, and standard curriculum delivery are financed through public education budgets.
2. Tuition Fees (International Students): Starting August 2026, the school charges annual tuition fees for new international students from third countries (non-EU/EEA/Switzerland) requiring student residence permits. The general upper secondary line charges €10,000 per academic year and the Mathematics Upper Secondary School charges €11,000 per academic year. Students with permanent residence permits, exchange students, and those under international protection are exempt from fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAYK delivers publicly funded secondary education in Helsinki, operating a combined comprehensive school (peruskoulu, grades 7-9) and upper secondary school (lukio) under the City of Helsinki Education Division. Its distinctive core offering is Helsingin matematiikkalukio, a specialized mathematics upper secondary track with extended mathematics curriculum, competition preparation, and a national Harppi mathematics education development mandate, supplemented by general lukio, English-speaking classes, Koulukino school cinema, the Kenguru competition, and the Lapland Summer School.

Product overview

Maunulan yhteiskoulu ja Helsingin matematiikkalukio (MAYK) is a combined basic education (peruskoulu) and upper secondary school in Helsinki, Finland. The school operates three main educational programs: Peruskoulu (grades 7–9, with emphasis tracks in mathematics, English, and physical education), Lukio Yleislinja (general upper secondary), and Helsingin Matematiikkalukio (specialized mathematics-focused upper secondary with a national development mandate). These programs are supplemented by English-speaking classes, the Koulukino school cinema program, the Kenguru mathematics competition, and the annual Lapin kesäkoulu (Lapland Summer School). The school's technology infrastructure includes Wilma (student information system), Microsoft Office 365, Opintopolku (national admissions portal), and Kenguru/Koulukino digital platforms.

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Products and services

• Peruskoulu (Basic Education) Comprehensive nine-year basic education (grades 7-9 served at MAYK) for students aged 13-16, with optional emphasis classes in mathematics, English, and physical education.
• Lukio – Yleislinja (General Upper Secondary) General upper secondary school (lukio) offering a broad curriculum across languages, sciences, humanities, and arts, preparing students for the Finnish matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto).
• Helsingin Matematiikkalukio (Helsinki Mathematics Upper Secondary) Specialized mathematics-focused upper secondary school offering advanced mathematics, natural sciences, and competition mathematics (including Lapland Summer School and the Kenguru competition), with a development mandate in mathematics education.
• English-Speaking Classes English-language instruction program within the school's basic education and upper secondary streams, serving both Finnish and international students.
• Koulukino (School Cinema) School-organized cinema program in which students attend screenings of films aligned with their curriculum, such as trips to Tennispalatsi and other cinemas.
• Kenguru Mathematics Competition Annual international mathematics competition (Kenguru) hosted by MAYK, open to basic education students across Finland; one of the world's largest student mathematics competitions.
• Lapin kesäkoulu (Lapland Summer School) Annual intensive mathematics, biology, and geography summer camp for Mathematics Upper Secondary students held in Lapland (Nuorgam and Kilpisjärvi), involving field studies and mathematical proofs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student success in national matriculation examinations and mathematics competitions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenguru-kilpailu (International Kangaroo Mathematics Competition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAYK serves as the host/organizer of the Finnish Kenguru (International Kangaroo) mathematics competition, which is one of the world's largest mathematics competitions for students. The school coordinates national participation and uses the competition as part of its mathematics education excellence program.
• Erasmus+ Partner Schools (Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAYK participates in Erasmus exchange programs with partner schools across Europe including Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Germany. Students and teachers engage in week-long international project exchanges covering themes such as artificial intelligence, science, and European culture.
• Aalto University JuniorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAYK collaborates with Aalto University's Junior program for science education field trips. Students visit the university for hands-on biology and science education experiences, including laboratory work and exposure to university-level research environments.
• Kansallisteatteri (National Theatre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school arranges theater visits to the Finnish National Theatre (Kansallisteatteri) as part of language arts education. These visits support curriculum goals including analysis of dramatic texts and cultural appreciation.
• Kevon tutkimusasema (Kevo Research Station)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the Lapland Summer School program, students visit the Kevon research station in Utsjoki to learn about Arctic research, environmental monitoring, and northern ecosystem studies.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oulun lyseo: Historic Finnish public upper secondary school in Oulu with longstanding emphasis on mathematics and natural sciences. Closely comparable to MAYK in its national-recruitment model for STEM-focused secondary education.
• Helsingin normaalilyseo: Helsinki public upper secondary school affiliated with the University of Helsinki, recognized for academic excellence and teacher training integration. Directly comparable as a high-prestige Helsinki public lukio with national draw.
• Ressun lukio: Prestigious public upper secondary school in Helsinki serving similar lukio student population with broad academic offerings and strong matriculation results. Directly comparable as a public Finnish lukio competing for the same Helsinki student pool.
• Sibelius-lukio: Helsinki public lukio specializing in music, with admissions via audition/portfolio. Directly comparable as a Helsinki specialized-track public lukio using a similar talent-identification and emphasis-area admissions model.

Regional players

• Tampereen klassillinen lukio: Established public upper secondary school in Tampere with strong matriculation track record. Comparable to MAYK as a Finnish public lukio with broad academic strengths, but operating in a different regional market rather than directly competing for Helsinki students.

Emerging players

• European School of Helsinki: International multi-language school in Helsinki serving EU and diplomatic families with curriculum across multiple language sections. Comparable to MAYK's English-speaking classes stream but operating on a fully international curriculum model.

Broad incumbents

• Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu (SYK): Large private K-12 institution in Helsinki offering comprehensive education from primary through upper secondary with international streams. Comparable to MAYK in serving education-minded Helsinki families but as a larger, privately funded school with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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