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Mexico, Cancun
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The SISU Program blends Finnish and American international education practices with an emphasis on integrated, phenomenon-based learning rather than traditional subject silos. The core contents are five areas together with SISU skills to prepare students for life. The program is delivered in a bilingual setting with core subjects such as English, Math, and Science taught in English.
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.
The program is bilingual, with core subjects taught in English. Students become global citizens by knowing who they are, where they come from, and by appreciating their roots and cultural heritage as well as that of others.
SISU promotes an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth, cultivating leadership and professional skills. Students are prepared for innovative, creative, and cognitive challenges in future working life.
Balance is a core value, combining Body, Mind, Soul and Hard Work. SISU students grow up to be balanced and hard-working adults who understand the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and lead a healthy lifestyle.
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.
