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The Turku International Upper Secondary School operates a study welfare team that supports students' physical, mental and social welfare and promotes safety across the school community. The team includes a guidance counsellor, a school psychologist, a special needs teacher and a school nurse. Guidance is provided in lessons and in personal and group meetings, and the guidance counsellor advises on general studies, career choices and further education. The welfare team works with teachers and guardians to support students' wellbeing and personal development.
A Special needs teacher organizes dyslexia tests to identify reading and writing difficulties. The teacher writes documents needed for special arrangements in examinations. The Special needs teacher also provides targeted support for students with learning difficulties within the welfare team framework.
The welfare team focuses on students' mental welfare, study motivation and coping with stress, with the school psychologist providing related support. Guidance is offered in lessons and in personal or group meetings, in collaboration with other teachers and guardians. The team's work is part of promoting overall student welfare and wellbeing within the school community.
The welfare team is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting safety and welfare in the school community. The guidance counsellor supports students on general studies, career choices and education, contributing to wellbeing. The school social worker helps with study problems, relationships, addressing bullying, and guiding guardians; discussions are confidential. The school nurse provides health care and supports health, welfare and safety, including health inspections and monitoring student well-being. The school rules prohibit bullying and harassment and require respectful treatment of others.
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.
