After compulsory school, it is possible to continue studying at upper secondary school, vocational upper secondary school and folk high school in Åland. You can also receive training through an apprenticeship contract.

Ålands Gymnasium

The administrative authority Ålands gymnasium is responsible for the operations at the upper secondary schools Ålands lyceum and Ålands yrkesgymnasium, which offer opportunities for general upper secondary education or basic vocational education in Åland.

• Ålands lyceum is a general upper secondary school that provides a solid foundation for university and higher education studies. Completed studies lead to a university preparatory upper secondary diploma. This includes an upper secondary school certificate and a matriculation examination certificate.
   
• Ålands yrkesgymnasium provides basic vocational education in the form of several vocational programmes. Completed studies lead to an upper secondary diploma with a vocational orientation. This includes an upper secondary school certificate and a vocational skills certificate.

Ålands lyceum and Ålands yrkesgymnasium

Apprenticeship

In addition to this, there is the possibility of studying through an apprenticeship contract. Ålands gymnasium manages the apprenticeship training. It is a workplace-based practical training that also includes theoretical studies. The training is arranged both as basic education and as supplementary education for young people and adults at upper secondary level.

Apprenticeship at Ålands Gymnasium

Folk High School

Ålands folkhögskola offers vocationally oriented programmes focusing on, among other things, creative arts and sports, as well as specialised craft and nature photography programmes. They also offer shorter weekend and summer courses in various creative subjects.

Ålands folkhögskola