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Cygnaeus School (English Classes)

Finland, Pori

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Finnish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1912
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Taught languages English, Finnish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages
Stages Preschool, Primary School
Introduction

Cygnaeus School (English Classes) is a free public primary school in the centre of Pori, Finland, operating within Cygnaeus School. The English Classes follow the Finnish national curriculum-2014, with all subjects taught in English. The program includes an English kindergarten/preschool and English Classes for grades 1-6, enrolling over one hundred pupils. Each grade level has its own classroom teacher, with typical class sizes of 15-20 pupils. The English Classes operate as part of Porin Lyseo School and teach bilingually in English and Finnish. Admission for the English Class first grade occurs online at the same time as applications for Finnish first grade in January, with the coordinator of multilingual teaching available for more information. The program aims to provide a solid basic education while developing strong language skills; students are encouraged to view English as a natural part of life and to engage with foreign cultures for language development worldwide.

Tasavallankatu 1, 28100 Pori, Finland

The Essentials

Cygnaeus School (English Classes) has 100 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Finnish.

Location
The English Classes at Cygnaeus School are a free public primary/elementary school located in the centre of the town of Pori, Finland.

Stages
The school includes an English kindergarten/preschool and English Classes in grades 1–6.

Type
Public primary/elementary school.

Country affiliation
Finland
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The English Classes are a free public primary/elementary school in central Pori, Finland. They operate under the auspices of Cygnaeus School.
Fees
Application fees

- Application for admission to the English Classes (first grade) is submitted online in January. No application fee is charged for admission to the English Classes.

Tuition fees (grades / year groups)

- Grades 1–6 (Cygnaeus School, English Classes): Tuition for compulsory basic education is EUR 0 per academic year. There are no per-term or per-grade tuition charges for the English Classes. (Autumn term fee: EUR 0; Spring term fee: EUR 0.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no tuition billing for grades 1–6 because the programme is publicly funded and provided without charge.

- For chargeable optional services (see “Other costs” below), invoices are issued by the City of Pori and are delivered primarily as electronic invoices (verkkolasku) or consumer e-invoices (e-lasku). Paper invoices or delivery to digital mailbox services (OmaPosti) are also available. Payment deadlines and payment instructions appear on each invoice. Partial payments may be accepted provided the full invoice amount is paid by the invoice due date. A formal payment-plan (maksusuunnitelma) can be requested through the city's invoicing service.

Boarding fees

- Cygnaeus School English Classes are a local public primary/elementary day school with no boarding provision; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and optional fees

- School meals: A free, appropriately arranged hot meal is provided to pupils on each school day as part of compulsory basic education; there is no charge for the daily school meal.

- School transport: Transport to school is provided free by the municipality when the pupil's journey meets the distance or safety criteria set by the municipality (distance thresholds differ by grade). Where municipal rules do not entitle a pupil to free transport, a travel allowance or other arrangements may apply. Transport entitlement and arrangements are determined according to the City of Pori's school-transport rules.

- Morning and afternoon activities (aamu- ja iltapäivätoiminta): For pupils eligible and enrolled in the city's optional afternoon activity service (Iltis), the published monthly fee is EUR 100 per month. The full monthly fee is charged for months between September and May when the pupil participates; August is charged at half the monthly fee. If a pupil is absent more than ten school days in a calendar month, half the monthly fee is charged; if a pupil is absent for a whole calendar month for medical reasons and a medical certificate is provided, no fee is charged for that month. The city offers case-by-case fee exemptions on grounds of livelihood or custodial reasons; fee-exemption requests are made to the education unit. Termination of a place must be given by the end of a month to prevent charges for the following month.

- School trips and extracurricular activities: Instructional activities that are part of the compulsory curriculum are provided without charge. Voluntary extracurricular services, school trips that are not part of the compulsory curriculum, and certain optional club activities may incur separate fees; such fees are set and billed separately when applicable.

- Learning materials and textbooks: Learning materials required for compulsory basic education are provided without cost to pupils; parents are typically asked to supply personal items (indoor shoes, weather-appropriate outerwear, pencil case, etc.) and optional personal supplies. Municipal arrangements and details about provided materials are governed by local decisions.

- Uniforms: There is no requirement for a school uniform for the English Classes. Parents are responsible for ordinary personal clothing and weather-appropriate equipment for pupils.

Refunds and cancellations

- Tuition: There is no tuition charged for the English Classes, so tuition refunds do not apply.

- Optional afternoon-activity fees (Iltis): If a pupil is absent the whole calendar month due to illness and a medical certificate is supplied, the monthly fee for that calendar month is not charged. If a pupil is absent more than ten school days in a calendar month for other reasons, half the fee is charged; if a reserved place is held for a pupil who is absent for the entire month for non-medical reasons, half the fee is charged. Parents must give one month's notice (by the end of a calendar month) to terminate a booked place and avoid charges for the following month.

- Invoicing and overpayment refunds: Overpayments can be refunded by the City of Pori following the procedures shown on city invoicing pages; requests for invoice copies, adjustments, payment-time extensions, or payment plans are handled by the city's invoicing unit. Late payments may result in reminders and collection actions handled through the city's partner.

Fee payment options (how parents typically pay)

- Electronic invoice (e-lasku) via the family's internet bank (recommended).

- Verkkolasku (electronic invoice for companies/organisations) or delivery to digital mail services (OmaPosti) where supported.

- Paper invoice (available on request).

- For individually billed optional services (for example iltapäivätoiminta), standard municipal invoicing procedures apply; partial payments are accepted during the payment period provided the total is paid by the invoice due date, and formal payment plans can be requested. Outstanding invoices are managed according to the city's billing and collection procedures.

Summary (short)

- Cygnaeus School English Classes (grades 1–6) are free of tuition and there are no application or term fees for compulsory instruction.
- The principal payable charges parents should expect from the City of Pori are for optional services: the standard municipal afternoon-activity fee (EUR 100/month) and occasional voluntary charges for non-curriculum extracurriculars or certain trips. Municipal invoicing is primarily electronic and follows the City of Pori's invoicing and payment rules.
Academics

Cygnaeus School (English Classes) teaches Finnish Curriculum.

Curriculum
The English Classes are a free public primary school in the centre of Pori, Finland, operating within Cygnaeus School. They follow the Finnish national curriculum-2014, with subjects taught in English. The school includes an English kindergarten/preschool and English Classes in grades 1–6, with enrollment of over one hundred pupils. Each grade level has its own classroom teacher and about 15–20 pupils on average.

Student Teacher Ratio
One classroom teacher per grade level; typical class size is 15–20 pupils.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English Classes follow the Finnish national curriculum-2014 with the difference that subjects are taught in English. The school teaches an English kindergarten/preschool and English Classes in grades 1-6, with English Classes enrolling over 100 pupils. Each of the six grade levels has its own classroom teacher who teaches 15–20 pupils on average. The Coordinator of multilingual teaching is Johanna Tiirikainen (johanna.tiirikainen@edupori.fi, 044 701 3580) for more information. In Porin Lyseo School, teaching is bilingual in English and Finnish, with the aim of developing robust language skills.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The English Classes at Cygnaeus School is a free public primary / elementary school located in the centre of the town of Pori, Finland. It is an international school working within the auspices of Cygnaeus School. We follow the exact same Finnish national curriculum-2014 as any other Finnish school, with the only difference being that subjects are taught in English.

Sports Facilities
Cygnaeus School houses an English kindergarten / preschool and English Classes in grades 1-6. The English Classes have a total enrollment of over one hundred pupils. Each of the six grade levels has its own classroom teacher who teaches a total of 15-20 pupils on average.

Academic Facilities
Admission for the English Class first grade occurs online at the same time that application for Finnish first grade occurs in January. More detailed information: Coordinator of multilingual teaching Johanna Tiirikainen johanna.tiirikainen@edupori.fi, 044 701 3580.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Porin Lyseo School The English class functions as a part of Porin Lyseo School, and follows the school's curriculum. Teaching is given bilingually in English and Finnish. One of the most important goals is a good basic education. A key objective is the development of robust language skills for the pupils. The objective of teaching in the bilingual classes is that the student feels comfortable learning in English. The goal is that he/she will develop the desire, courage and skill to use his or her English language skills. The pupil will understand English as a natural part of life, and will actively strive to learn the language. The pupil will learn about foreign cultures and will be able to cope with different situations in the classroom using a foreign language.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The English Classes at Cygnaeus School follow the Finnish national curriculum-2014 with subjects taught in English. The school is a free public primary/elementary school located in the centre of Pori, Finland, and it houses an English kindergarten/preschool and English Classes in grades 1-6. The English Classes enroll over 100 pupils, and each of the six grade levels has its own classroom teacher who teaches about 15-20 pupils on average.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in the English Classes. The school follows the Finnish national curriculum-2014. Cygnaeus School houses an English kindergarten/preschool and English Classes in grades 1–6.

Bilingual Teaching
The English Classes are taught in English as part of the Finnish national curriculum; there is no bilingual program for instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Applications for English Class first grade are submitted online in January, at the same time as Finnish first grade applications. 2) The English Classes follow the Finnish national curriculum-2014, with subjects taught in English. 3) The English Classes are part of Cygnaeus School, located in the centre of the town of Pori, Finland, and enroll over one hundred pupils across six grades. 4) Each of the six grade levels has its own classroom teacher who teaches 15-20 pupils on average; for more information, contact the Coordinator of multilingual teaching, Johanna Tiirikainen, at 044 701 3580 or johanna.tiirikainen@edupori.fi.
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