Finland, Vantaa
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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 6 | 0 EUR | Primary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 0 EUR | Primary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 0 EUR | Primary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 0 EUR | Primary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 0 EUR | Primary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 0 EUR | Secondary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 0 EUR | Secondary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 0 EUR | Secondary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 0 EUR | Secondary | Core tuition: 0 EUR; Basic education provided free; Meals and books provided free; No application or enrolment fee. Optional after-school/before-school clubs and third-party activities charged separately under service agreements. |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 0 EUR | There are no application or enrolment fees for places at the International School of Vantaa (grades 1–9). |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 0 EUR | There are no application or enrolment fees for places at the International School of Vantaa (grades 1–9). |
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.