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The English School has two campuses in Helsinki, Finland. Grades 1–6 and Preschool are at Mäntytie 14, 00270 Helsinki. Grades 7–9 and High School are at Valimotie 17–19, 00380 Helsinki.
Two-year preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school.
The school is a private bilingual school offering education in Finnish and English.
Finland
Lessons last 75 minutes. The lunch hour lasts 30 minutes. Lunch is served in three groups due to staggered times; High School lunch is from 11:35 to 12:50; the Middle School and High School have partly separate lunchtimes. The School Office at Valimotie is open on weekdays from 9.00–14.00.
Application & entry fees
- Registration fee: EUR 20.00 payable when submitting a registration form. (Applies to Preschool and Grades 1–9).
- Entrance test fee: EUR 60.00 (applies to Preschool and Grades 1–9).
- Administration fee: EUR 50.00 payable when a new student is enrolled.
Tuition fees (all year groups: Preschool – High School)
- Standard tuition fee for students resident in Finland: EUR 673.00 per academic year.
- Term split: Fall term EUR 336.50 and Spring term EUR 336.50 (i.e., the annual EUR 673.00 is billed as EUR 336.50 per term).
- Included in the standard tuition: daily warm lunch.
Tuition fees for upper secondary (high school) students from third countries
- For students who become subject to tuition fees (students from third countries beginning studies in or after August 2026), the tuition fee for the 2026–2027 academic year is EUR 11,314.
- The EUR 11,314 figure is calculated to cover: the average unit price of upper secondary education, learning materials including a computer, meal fees, projected cost increases, and the school's annual fee of EUR 673.00.
- If a student who begins in autumn 2026 completes a typical three-year upper secondary programme, the total tuition over three years would be EUR 33,942.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard tuition (EUR 673.00) may be paid in two parts: at the beginning of the Fall semester and at the beginning of the Spring semester (i.e., the two term instalments).
- For upper secondary students from third countries, payment of the tuition fee is a prerequisite for participating in instruction.
Boarding fees
- Boarding accommodation is not offered; boarding fees are not applicable. (No boarding or residential fee schedule is listed for the school.)
Other costs and incidental charges
- School supplies and textbooks: Pupils receive textbooks, workbooks and other materials from the school for their use. Pupils are responsible for their materials; books used for more than one year are returned at the end of the year. Guardians may be required to cover replacement costs for lost or damaged school property. Standard compensation for lost or damaged books is EUR 10.00; replacement library card fee EUR 5.00.
- Camp schools and certain longer trips: The school does not finance camp schools; guardians may jointly collect funds for camp schools and voluntary fundraising may be organised for these activities. Participation in fundraising is voluntary, but camp schools and some longer trips may require additional guardian contributions.
- School attire and equipment: Indoor shoes labelled with the pupil's name and appropriate clothing for physical education are required; special clothing requirements are set by PE teachers. (No separate uniform fee is specified.)
Refund information
- Refunds for upper secondary tuition charged to students from third countries (students who start in or after August 2026) are specified as follows:
- Withdrawal by the last day of the 1st period: 4/5 of the tuition fee refunded.
- Withdrawal by the last day of the 2nd period: 3/5 refunded.
- Withdrawal by the last day of the 3rd period: 2/5 refunded.
- Withdrawal by the last day of the 4th period: 1/5 refunded.
- No separate general refund schedule for the standard EUR 673.00 annual fee is detailed in the published school fee information for regular resident students; the above refund schedule applies to the specified upper secondary tuition for students from third countries.
Fee payment options and invoicing
- The standard tuition is billed per academic year and may be paid in two instalments at the start of each semester. Specific payment instructions and accepted payment methods are provided through the school's finance office and on school invoices. Contact details for the school's finance office are published in school materials.
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.
