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Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Finnish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction
SISU Finnish School Cancún is a Finnish-American K-12 campus serving ages 3 to 11, with expansion planned to Grade 12. It operates as part of the SISU Schools network alongside the Saltillo campus. The SISU Way blends Finnish and American international education models in a bilingual program. Core subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) are taught in English within a cross-disciplinary, phenomenon-based framework that integrates English, Mathematics, Science and Arts rather than traditional subject silos. The program centers on five core areas plus SISU skills to prepare students for life and to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth. Levels run from SISU Kids (KG) to SISU Students (Elementary), with experienced teachers drawing on education in Finland and international contexts. The school emphasizes a loving, meaningful learning environment and a strong sense of global citizenship, with attention to cultural roots and heritage alongside modern, future-focused competencies.
- A registration (application) fee is required when a place is offered and must be paid within seven days to secure the place.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts per term / per year)
- No publicly published tuition amounts by year group, term, or academic year were found on the school's public admissions or brochure materials. Specific per-term and per-year tuition figures are not available in the materials that are published online.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- When a place is offered the registration fee must be paid within seven days; if the registration fee is not received within seven days priority will be given to other applicants.
- The school states that bank details for tuition payments are provided in the tuition fees document (the tuition-fees document is referenced by admissions). No public billing calendar (term dates, due dates, or installment options) is published on the admissions page or brochure.
Boarding fees
- No boarding or residential programme is listed in the school's public materials; therefore there are no published boarding fees. The school is presented as a day-school programme in the published brochure and admissions information.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- No published schedules for additional fees (uniforms, textbooks, activity fees, transport, lunch plans, school insurance, technology or materials fees) were found in the school's public admissions materials or brochure. These categories are commonly charged by schools but specific amounts or whether they apply here are not publicly listed.
Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy or details about refunds for registration, deposits, or tuition were found in the school's online admissions pages or brochure.
Fee payment options
- The admissions information indicates that bank details for payment are provided in the tuition fees document. No public, itemised list of accepted payment methods (credit card, debit card, cash, online payment portal, or specific bank-transfer instructions) is published on the admissions page or brochure. Families should expect bank transfer details to be supplied in the tuition-fees document or by the admissions office directly.
Administrative and contact details
- School contact information for enquiries is published (telephone +52 998 331 5253 and email cancun@sisuschools.com), which can be used to request the full tuition-fees document and bank/payment instructions.
Brief summary of findings and gaps
- The school's publicly available admission and brochure pages confirm that a registration fee is required and that a separate tuition-fees document (which includes bank details) exists, but the school does not publish specific fee amounts, per-term or per-year tuition schedules, payment-method details, refund rules, or any uniform/optional fee lists in its public materials. For families this means specific numeric fee details and formal billing schedules are not available in the school's published admissions or brochure documents; those numeric details must be obtained directly from the school's admissions office or the tuition-fees document referenced in admissions.
Academics
SISU Finnish School Cancún teaches Finnish Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
The SISU Way blends Finnish and American International education models in a bilingual program. Core subjects (English, Mathematics, and Science) are taught in English. The program is not based on the traditional division of subjects; students study phenomena by integrating English, Mathematics, Science and Arts rather than focusing on discreet subjects. The core contents of the program are five different areas together with SISU skills that prepare students for life. The program is prepared by experienced pedagogical experts and teachers with many years of experience in education in Finland and international contexts. Levels include SISU Kids (KG, Age 5) and SISU Students (Elementary, Age 6 / Grade 1-3).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on children's wellbeing and respects each student. It offers an education with teachers of the highest international quality standards. The environment is inclusive and aims to build respectful relationships among children, their peers, teachers, nature, and the community. Students are encouraged to discover their unique talents and abilities and to become the best versions of themselves. The school educates students to be productive citizens and lifelong learners in a changing world.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual program where core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) are taught in English. The SISU Program is not based on the traditional division of subjects and combines content across disciplines.
Mental Wellbeing
SISU prioritizes balance of body, mind, soul, and hard work. Students grow up to be balanced, hard-working adults who understand the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and lead a healthy lifestyle. The SISU mindset embodies persistence, grit, bravery, courage and willpower to persevere and achieve what seems impossible. Students become global citizens who know who they are, value their roots, and appreciate the heritage of others.
Admissions
Admissions
The school conducts a personalized interview to introduce SISU's educational model, costs, and facilities. Step 2: Submit the Admissions Form, photocopies of the parents' and child's IDs or passports, one passport photo, birth certificate copies, the child's insurance, medical report and vaccination certificate, educational assessments or specialist reports if applicable, and official transcripts or report cards from the previous kindergarten or school if applicable. Step 3: The admissions office reviews submissions and may request additional information. Age-specific assessments are scheduled, which may include a meeting with the principal and/or short activities in the classroom. A decision on acceptance is communicated to the family. Step 4: When a place is offered, the registration fee must be paid within seven days; if not received, priority is given to other applicants. The next steps are to fill in the Student Registration Form, read the parent handbook, and proceed to tuition fee payment; bank details are in the tuition fees document.
FAQs
What curriculum does SISU Finnish School Cancún follow?
The SISU Way blends Finnish and American International education models in a bilingual program. Core subjects (English, Mathematics, and Science) are taught in English.
What age range does SISU Finnish School Cancún cater to?
The school serves students aged 3 to 11. Kindergarten (Ages 3-5), Preschool (Ages 5-6), Elementary (Ages 6-11).
What are the tuition fees at SISU Finnish School Cancún?
**Application / Registration fees**
- A registration (application) fee is required when a place is offered and must be paid within seven days to secure the place.
**Tuition fees by year group (amounts per term / per year)**
- No publicly published tuition amounts by year group, term, or academic
Where is SISU Finnish School Cancún located?
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Av. Colegios Lt. 1-01 SM 307 MZ 39, Esq. Calle Felipe Amaro Santana, CP 77560.
Does SISU Finnish School Cancún provide additional learning support?
Inclusive environment for diverse learners
What languages are taught at SISU Finnish School Cancún?
English is the language of instruction.
How do I apply to SISU Finnish School Cancún?
The school conducts a personalized interview to introduce SISU's educational model, costs, and facilities. Step 2: Submit the Admissions Form, photocopies of the parents' and child's IDs or passports, one passport photo, birth certificate copies, the child's insurance, medical report and vaccination
What wellbeing support does SISU Finnish School Cancún provide?
The school focuses on children's wellbeing and respects each student. It offers an education with teachers of the highest international quality standards. The environment is inclusive and aims to build respectful relationships among children, their peers, teachers, nature, and the community. Student
Does SISU Finnish School Cancún offer English language support?
The school offers a bilingual program where core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) are taught in English. The SISU Program is not based on the traditional division of subjects and combines content across disciplines.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts is integrated into the cross-disciplinary approach as students study phenomena that combine English, Mathematics, Science, and Arts. The program emphasizes five areas plus SISU skills to develop creative and critical thinking.
