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Finland, Turku
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The language of instruction in the Pre-DP year is English. The Diploma Programme lasts two years and is preceded by a one-year Pre-DP programme to develop general knowledge and study and language skills. In Pre-DP, all students study German, Spanish or French, and students with little Finnish take four Finnish courses while those with prior Finnish knowledge take two Finnish B courses. In the DP, English is Language A and English B is available as Language B; Finnish B, German B, French B and Spanish B are offered as Language B options, with HL/SL levels, and ab initio options exist for French, German and Spanish.
Turku International School delivers IB Diploma Programme for secondary students in Turku, Finland. The school is a public institution under the City of Turku, with the Diploma Programme taught at Turun Normaalikoulu and pre-DP year bridging to DP in English to prepare students for university study worldwide. The DP follows six subject groups, with three subjects at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, plus core elements Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Language offerings include English A and B, Finnish B, French B, German B, and Spanish B. The IB campus is housed in the Turun Normaalikoulu building at Annikanpolku 9, and a library with about 10,000 items provides access to university databases. Free daily lunch is provided. CAS is a core element, featuring real-world projects and service, such as involvement with the Together association. About 95% of DP graduates proceed to universities worldwide.
