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Finland, Vantaa
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The school provides instruction for students in grades 1-9. The language of instruction is predominantly English, for students whose home language is English or who have sufficient fluency to cope in the classroom. The general framework is determined by the Finnish National Board of Education, with the school developing its own tailor-made curriculum within these parameters and teaching through thematic units. French, Spanish, Swedish and German are offered as electives starting from grade 4, and Swedish becomes a compulsory course from grade 6.
After school activities are offered for first and second graders and older students who study in a small group or with a special education teacher. Club activities in basic education are usually arranged after the school day on the school premises or on nearby premises. The clubs are free of charge and voluntary.
Urhea activities in lower secondary schools coordinate schooling and athletics for students who take part in goal-oriented athletic programs. The Schools on the Move program promotes physical activity in basic education and supports the well-being of school personnel. A school meal is served every day and is free of charge. The school premises include a daycare center and a public library.
Founded in 1992, the International School of Vantaa is a municipal school serving grades 1-9 with about 670 students in Vantaa, Finland. The language of instruction is predominantly English, serving students whose home language is English or who are fluent in English, while the general Finnish National Board of Education framework shapes a tailor-made curriculum built around thematic units that integrate multiple subjects. From grade 4, elective language offerings include French, Spanish, Swedish and German; Swedish becomes compulsory from grade 6. The school is situated in Kartanonkoski; premises also house a daycare center and a public library. Student selection is based on oral or written English assessment. The school emphasizes after-school activities for younger and older students, free daily school meals, and wellbeing programs such as Urhea athletics and the Schools on the Move initiative. The environment blends municipal schooling with an international-flavored English instruction within the Finnish system.
