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Taught languages Finnish, Swedish, Spanish, French
Typical class size 11
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Norden International School follows a Finnish Curriculum across two campuses, Helsinki (Malmi) and Brussels (Evere–Haren). It is a private international school serving pre‑school to Grade 9, with English as the language of instruction and Finnish language education as a secondary focus. The Primary Curriculum (Grades 1–6) covers Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (history, geography, and the community), Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. The Secondary Curriculum (Grades 7–9) provides more challenging core subjects, electives, and opportunities for independent learning and collaboration. In Brussels for 2026–27, English remains the language of instruction, with French and Flemish as additional languages; class sizes are small (10–12 students) and the program emphasizes personalized education, reading culture and libraries, performance tracking, arts, sports and handcrafts, and a technology‑enabled learning environment with parental involvement and well‑being support. Opened in 2013 as Kielo International School, Norden collaborates with the City of Helsinki Educational Department and operates in Helsinki and Brussels.
Norden International School has typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English, Finnish.
Location
Helsinki, Finland (Malmi) and Brussels, Belgium (Rue de la Fusee 66, 1130 Bruxelles). Helsinki is easily accessible by public transport.
Stages
Helsinki: pre-school to Grade 9; Brussels: primary education.
Type
Private international school
Additional learning support
Psychological counseling services; additional support provided through partner Arem.
Country affiliation
Finland (Helsinki campus); Belgium (Brussels campus)
School day structure
Helsinki: 10:00–14:00 official hours; Brussels: 12:00–13:00 official hours (Mon-Wed and Friday).
Fees
Annual tuition at Norden International School ranges from EUR 10,668 to EUR 13,178 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fee - One-time registration (application) fee: EUR 750. This fee must be paid to complete enrollment and confirm the student's place.
Tuition fees (annual and per term by school section) — amounts exclude VAT - Pre‑School (Grade 0): EUR 8,500 per year. Per payment instalment (4 instalments per year): EUR 2,125. - Primary (Grades 1–6): EUR 9,850 per year. Per payment instalment (4 instalments per year): EUR 2,462.50. - Secondary (Grades 7–9): EUR 10,500 per year. Per payment instalment (4 instalments per year): EUR 2,625.00.
Mandatory and regularly applied additional fees - Book fee: EUR 500 per year (charged in addition to the tuition fee). - Value added tax (VAT): The listed tuition and service prices do not include VAT. The school indicates an applicable VAT rate of 25.5% to be added where relevant.
Optional services and their fees - Afternoon Club (optional): EUR 200 per month plus VAT; includes arts/crafts materials and a light snack. Afternoon program runs from 14:15 and students leave between 16:00 and 16:45. - School transport: Transport from Espoo, Vantaa and Helsinki is available and billed separately; transport is not included in the tuition fee.
Discounts - Sibling discount: 5% discount on tuition for qualifying additional children.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment schedule: Tuition fees are to be paid in four instalments over the school year (four equal payments). The registration fee must be paid to confirm enrollment; other additional fees (book fee, optional services, transport) are charged separately. - Timing of instalments: Fees are invoiced and payable in four instalments during the school year (the school specifies a four‑instalment schedule but does not publish specific calendar dates for each instalment on the published admissions information).
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates day programmes and provides optional transport and an afternoon club rather than boarding accommodation.
Other costs or incidental fees - School uniforms, special trips, external exam fees or other incidental costs are not explicitly listed in the published tuition summary; optional activities and transport are charged separately where applicable. (The book fee and afternoon club are listed separately from tuition.)
Refund information - No specific refund policy or refund conditions for tuition, registration, or other fees is published within the school's publicly available admissions and registration information. The registration fee is stated as required to confirm enrollment.
Fee payment options and administrative contacts - The school's published admissions information specifies the instalment billing structure but does not list detailed payment channels (for example credit card, direct bank transfer) in the admissions summary. Administrative and accounting enquiries may be directed to the school's published administrative emails: admin@nordenschool.com, info@nordenschool.com, and nordenschool@gmail.com.
Academics
Norden International School teaches Finnish Curriculum.
Curriculum
English is the primary language of instruction at Norden International School of Helsinki, with Finnish language education provided as a secondary focus. The Primary Curriculum (Grades 1–6) is designed for a well-rounded education that emphasizes academic achievement, creativity, and personal growth, with Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (exploring history, geography, and the community), Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education. Social Studies focuses on history, geography, and the community to help students understand the world. The Secondary Curriculum (Grades 7–9) is more challenging and specialized, combining core subjects, electives, and opportunities for personal growth to promote independence, self-discipline, and collaboration. In Norden Brussels for 2026–27, English remains the language of instruction, with French and Flemish taught as additional languages; class sizes are small (10–12 students) and the program emphasizes personalized education, reading culture and libraries, performance tracking and support, arts, sports and handcrafts, a stress-free, technology-enabled learning environment, parental involvement, and psychological well-being support.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes in Norden Brussels: 10–12 students per class.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on a child-centered approach with diverse students and aims to nurture talents, foster peer learning, and support students' social development through engaging activities beyond regular classes.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the primary language of instruction at the Helsinki campus; Finnish language education is provided as a secondary focus. In Brussels, the primary language of instruction is English, with French and Flemish taught as additional languages.
Mental Wellbeing
Students receive psychological counseling services and well-being support at the school site; the Brussels campus notes an external educational partner provides additional support.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill in the registration form. You will receive a confirmation message stating that you have received a place for the level assessment. The assessment date will be announced afterward. The application form is available online.
2. Take the level assessment. All prospective students have to go through a level assessment. Level assessments are arranged upon request. The level assessment is a required part of the admissions process.
3. Pay the registration fee. The one-time registration fee is 750 Euros. The annual school fee is 9,850 Euros plus VAT and an additional 500 Euros for books. This fee covers all expenses except for the one-time registration fee.
4. Sign the school contract. Enrollment is completed upon signing the school contract. The contract formalizes the enrollment and confirms the placement. This completes the enrollment.
FAQs
What language of instruction does Norden use?
English is the primary language of instruction at Norden International School of Helsinki, with Finnish language education also provided.
What age range does the school serve?
Norden International School serves students from age 5 onwards in Helsinki, Finland.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Norden International School is a co-educational day school in Helsinki.
