Finland, Helsinki
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Norden International School provides private primary and secondary education from pre-school to Grade 9. English is the primary language of instruction, with Finnish language education provided as a secondary focus. Libraries are at the heart of school life. The physical environment is designed to feel as comfortable as home, with cozy, student-friendly classrooms. Small class sizes (10-12 students) ensure personalized attention from teachers and assistant teachers.
Personalized Education: Every student progresses at their own pace with continuous support. Reading Culture and Libraries: Reading is a fundamental part of the education, with libraries at the heart of school life. Physical and Social Environment: The physical environment feels like home; classrooms are cozy, student-friendly, and provide a warm learning atmosphere. Small class sizes (10-12 students) ensure personalized attention from teachers and assistant teachers. Language offerings include Swedish, Spanish, and French.
Afternoon club offers ESL, IT, Art and Craft, Dancing, Board games, and Homework.
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.