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Finland, Oulu
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Oulu International School is owned by the City of Oulu and offers Basic Education (grades 1–9). It follows the Finnish national curriculum in English. The school is located at Kasarmintie 4, 90130 Oulu. It began in August 2001 and opened as an independent school in August 2002. There are about 446 students and 37 teachers, with classes taught in age-based groups and auxiliary staff available. The library is a central learning resource with a collection of fiction, non-fiction and reference books.
Learning at OIS is based on the Finnish national core curriculum and guided by the assessment goals and criteria derived from the curriculum. All students receive support for learning according to their needs. The library supports learning by providing access to fiction, non-fiction and reference materials. Students may participate in a bilingual Reading Diploma adapted from the Oulu City reading diploma.
Clubs are offered at Oulu International School. A club schedule is published for the Spring Term 2025-2026. Harrastamisen aarrearkku is available as an extracurricular activity. The clubs provide opportunities for students to explore interests beyond the classroom.
Oulu International School is a public, city‑owned school in Oulu, Finland, offering Basic Education (grades 1–9) in English. It follows the Finnish National Core Curriculum and combines it with a bespoke English‑language program. Learning is inquiry‑based and phenomenon‑based, with content organized into multidisciplinary units. In Years 1–6, students complete 5–6 units per year; in Years 7–9, modules combine 2–3 subject areas. The school is located at Kasarmintie 4, 90130 Oulu, and is owned by the City of Oulu. It began in August 2001 and opened as an independent school in August 2002. About 446 students are taught by 37 teachers in age‑based classes, with auxiliary staff available. The library is a central resource, and students may pursue a bilingual Reading Diploma adapted from the Oulu City program. Extracurricular clubs include Boardgames, Math, Chess, and Dungeons & Dragons, along with Drama, Animated Film, Cooking and Puuhakerho, plus Erasmus‑driven projects and well‑being activities.
