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Finland, Helsinki
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The English School uses a dress code rather than a fixed uniform. Pupils must be appropriately dressed for school; outdoor shoes are removed indoors; each pupil must have indoor shoes labelled with their name; PE clothing is required as directed by the gym teachers; dress-up days occur on special occasions.
The school's food service is provided by Compass Group and a healthy, balanced lunch is served daily. Lunch menus in English and Finnish can be seen in the cafeteria and on the school's website. For dietary restrictions, a doctor's certificate should be submitted to the homeroom teacher; the lunch program provides substitute foods for dietary restrictions; a vegetarian menu is available only with advance notice.
The English School is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Board of Directors. The director, principals and all permanent staff are appointed by the Board of Trustees.
The English School in Finland is a private bilingual institution offering Finnish-English education from preschool through secondary level to about 700 students (ages 5–18). The curriculum combines the Finnish national framework with strong English instruction, and in the high school there are two study options: the bilingual English–Finnish Language and Culture Program and a General Upper Secondary English program. Both programs culminate in the Finnish Matriculation Examinations, with language of instruction determined by program. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values and a commitment to global citizenship, cultural understanding, respect for diversity, ecological sustainability and responsible citizenship. Campus facilities include a two-campus layout (Mäntytie for Grades 1–6 and Preschool and Valimotie for Grades 7–12), two gymnasia (one divisible), and a central bilingual library. The school runs exchange links, a debate club with international and national competitions, and clubs organised by The Friends of The English School, alongside after-school care.
