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Curriculum Finnish Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction
SISU Finnish School Saltillo is a Finnish-American international school in Saltillo, Mexico offering a K-12 experience through the SISU program. The school affiliates with Finland and operates a bespoke curriculum that blends Finnish and American practices, emphasizing five core areas and SISU skills to prepare students for life. The core subjects (English, Maths, Science) are taught in English within a bilingual program, and learning across elementary and middle grades emphasizes integrating phenomena across subjects, especially English, Mathematics and Science and Arts, rather than isolated subjects. The program fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth, with a focus on real-world problem solving, critical thinking, and global citizenship. The Saltillo campus is a franchise of SISU School Cancún; owners bring 20 years of early childhood experience and dedication to wellbeing. Offered are SISU Kids (KG) and SISU Students (Elementary), with emphasis on arts integration, cultural awareness, and wellbeing, in a bilingual environment.
Monte Real 793, Fraccionamiento Valle Real, 25198 Saltillo, Coah., Mexico
The Essentials
SISU Finnish School Saltillo has instruction in English.
Location
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Monterreal
793, Valle Real subdivision. Valle Real is a residential area in Saltillo. Postal code 25198.
Stages
SISU Kids – KG (Age 5); SISU Students – Elementary (Age 6 / Grade 1–3). The program covers elementary and middle school with cross-subject, phenomena-based learning, and core subjects taught in English.
Type
Finnish-American international school (K-12 program).
Country affiliation
Finland
Fees
Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee: Amount not published. A registration fee is required when a place is offered and must be paid within seven days; if the registration fee is not received within seven days the school gives priority to other applicants.
Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- Published tuition amounts by year group and per term are not publicly listed in the school's admissions materials or brochure. The school issues a separate tuition-fees document that contains the specific annual and per-term tuition figures and bank payment details. Parents are billed according to the amounts set out in that tuition-fees document.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Registration fee: payable within seven days of an offered place. - Detailed billing schedule (for example: whether tuition is billed annually, per term, or in instalments) and any due dates are set out in the school's tuition-fees document and on the invoices the school issues. - Bank details for wire transfers are provided in the tuition-fees document.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a service for this campus; the school operates as a day school for the listed grade levels. No boarding fees are published.
Other costs and additional fees
- Additional costs that commonly apply at schools (examples: uniforms, textbooks, learning materials, school meals, transport, extracurricular activities, assessment fees) are not shown with fixed amounts in the publicly available admissions materials. Any such charges are specified in the tuition-fees document or on individual invoices.
Refund information
- No public, itemised refund policy or refund amounts are included in the admissions page or brochure. Refunds, if applicable, are governed by the school's internal tuition-fees and finance policies as stated in the school's fee documentation.
Fee payment options and security
- The school provides bank details for direct transfers in its tuition-fees document. - The school's online payments and transaction handling use payment gateways provided via its site host; those gateways adhere to PCI-DSS standards for credit-card processing. Accepted methods therefore commonly include major credit/debit cards processed through the site's payment gateway and bank transfers.
Practical summary for parents
- Expect to pay an application/registration charge when a place is offered (registration paid within seven days). - Expect a formal tuition-fees document or invoice from the school that lists the exact annual and per-term tuition rates, billing schedule, bank details, and any additional charges.
(Notes: This campus is part of the SISU Schools network and its admissions and fee handling follow the SISU admissions process for the campus. )
Academics
SISU Finnish School Saltillo teaches Finnish Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
The SISU Way blends Finnish and American international education. The SISU Program promotes an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth, emphasizing a five-core-areas curriculum and the unique SISU skills to prepare students for life. The program is not based on the traditional division of subjects; throughout elementary and middle school, children study phenomena by combining different subjects, especially English, Mathematics, Science and Arts, rather than focusing on discreet subjects. The core contents of the program are five areas together with SISU skills that prepare students for life. The school welcomes students aged 5-8 for the 2021-2022 academic year. It offers SISU Kids (KG, Age 5) and SISU Students (Elementary, Age 6 / Grade 1-3). The content draws on experience in Finland and international contexts.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The SISU Way is a new approach to learning and a life philosophy about each child reaching their full potential and becoming their own best version—a hero. SISU Schools promote an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth. The SISU Learner Profile centers on Balance (Body, Mind, Soul, Hard Work), Mindset, Identity, and Challenge to develop well-rounded individuals. Balance emphasizes physical and mental wellbeing, helping students lead healthy lifestyles.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
SISU School Saltillo offers a bilingual program in which core subjects (English, Maths and Science) are taught in English.
Mental Wellbeing
SISU students grow up to be balanced and hard-working adults and understand the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and are able to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Step 1: First Meet. A personalized interview introduces SISU's educational model, costs, and facilities. 2. Step 2: Application. Submit the following documents: completed and signed Admissions Form; photocopies of the parents' and child's ID or passport; one passport-size photograph not older than six months; photocopies of the child's birth certificate; copy of the child's insurance; medical report and vaccination certificate; educational assessment or specialist reports if applicable; official transcript or report cards from the previous kindergarten or school if applicable. 3. Step 3: Application Review. After all required documents are submitted, the admissions office reviews the materials; additional information may be requested from you or the previous school. The admissions office will contact your family to schedule age-specific assessments, which may be a meeting with the principal and/or short activities in the classroom, and will inform you whether the child has been accepted. 4. Step 4: Student Registration. If a place is offered, the registration fee must be paid within seven days. If not received within seven days, priority will be given to other applicants. Then fill in the Student Registration Form, read the parent handbook, and proceed to tuition fee payment. Bank details are found in the tuition fees document.
FAQs
What curriculum does SISU Finnish School Saltillo follow?
The SISU Way blends Finnish and American international education. The SISU Program promotes an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth, emphasizing a five-core-areas curriculum and the unique SISU skills to prepare students for life.
What age range does SISU Finnish School Saltillo cater to?
The school serves students aged 3 to 11. SISU Kids – KG (Age 5); SISU Students – Elementary (Age 6 / Grade 1–3). The program covers elementary and middle school with cross-subject, phenomena-based learning, and core subjects taught in Englis.
What are the tuition fees at SISU Finnish School Saltillo?
**Application and Registration Fees**
- Application fee: Amount not published. A registration fee is required when a place is offered and must be paid within seven days; if the registration fee is not received within seven days the school gives priority to other applicants.
**Tuition fees (by yea
Where is SISU Finnish School Saltillo located?
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Monterreal #793, Valle Real subdivision. Valle Real is a residential area in Saltillo. Postal code 25198.
What languages are taught at SISU Finnish School Saltillo?
English is the language of instruction for core subjects.
How do I apply to SISU Finnish School Saltillo?
1. Step 1: First Meet. A personalized interview introduces SISU's educational model, costs, and facilities. 2. Step 2: Application. Submit the following documents: completed and signed Admissions Form; photocopies of the parents' and child's ID or passport; one passport-size photograph not older tha
What wellbeing support does SISU Finnish School Saltillo provide?
The SISU Way is a new approach to learning and a life philosophy about each child reaching their full potential and becoming their own best version—a hero. SISU Schools promote an entrepreneurial mindset and holistic growth. The SISU Learner Profile centers on Balance (Body, Mind, Soul, Hard Work),
Does SISU Finnish School Saltillo offer English language support?
SISU School Saltillo offers a bilingual program in which core subjects (English, Maths and Science) are taught in English.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts is integrated into cross-disciplinary study within the SISU Program. Learning emphasizes combining subjects and applying creativity to real-world phenomena. The approach places Arts on equal footing with other core subjects within projects and investigations.
What type of school is SISU Finnish School Saltillo?
SISU Finnish School Saltillo is a co-educational school for students aged 3 to 11.
