Finland, Helsinki
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The school teaches in English, with Finnish language education provided as a secondary focus. It offers primary and secondary education from pre-school to Grade 9. In Brussels, Norden International School will provide primary education in the Evere–Haren region for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Afternoon Club provides after-school enrichment with ESL, IT/media literacy, Art & Craft, Dancing, Board games, and Homework support.
Secondary School includes elective courses in visual arts, music, drama, and technology. The Afternoon Club includes Art and Craft and Dancing activities. The school supports creative expression through these arts-based offerings.
English is the primary language of instruction, with Finnish language education provided as a secondary focus. The student body is diverse, with children from various countries and cultures, reflecting a multicultural environment. The school operates in Helsinki and Brussels.
The Afternoon Club offers activities such as ESL (English as a second language), IT/media literacy, Art & Craft, Dancing, and Board games, with homework support. Sessions run after regular school hours, providing structured recreational and educational activity.
Physical Education is offered as part of the secondary program. The Afternoon Club provides after-school activities, including ESL, IT/media literacy, Art & Craft, Dancing, and Board games, supporting well-being through a mix of physical, creative, and educational activities.
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.