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The school offers Pre-K through Grade 6. The school uses English as the primary language of instruction. Finnish Way combines an academic curriculum of excellence with personalised, hands-on learning and the holistic development of the whole child. The curriculum emphasises project-based and outside-classroom learning and uses Cambridge resources with a comprehensive assessment framework for Grades 1–6.
Art and Music are part of the Grade 1–6 curriculum. The Finnish Way supports a holistic approach to arts and creativity within Finnway. Finnway offers outside-classroom learning and after-school activities that include arts-related experiences.
English is the primary language of instruction. An after-school Academic Language Programme offers Chinese, English, Thai, and Russian for kindergarten and primary students. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for Grades 1–6, with an Intensive English Programme (IEP) for some students.
After-school activities are diverse and align with students' interests. Frequent off-campus field trips supplement curriculum goals. Outside classroom learning is a core aspect of Finnway's approach.
Community Service is a formal subject for Grades 1–6. Field trips and activities contribute to social responsibility. The school emphasises well-being and citizenship.
The Finnish Way emphasizes the happy, healthy, and holistic development of the whole child. Growth and well-being are integrated into learning, including cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Learning includes outside-classroom experiences and field trips to support well-being.
Finnway International School Phuket is a co‑educational day school for children aged 2 to 12, located in Koh Kaew, central Phuket. The school offers a Finnish‑based curriculum adapted for international students, combining elements of Finland’s National Core Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). English is the primary language of instruction, with Thai and Chinese taught as additional languages. The school does not follow a national exam system and places emphasis on play‑based and thematic learning, particularly in the early years. Class sizes are small (typically around 15 students). The school operates without religious affiliation and does not offer boarding.
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