What are the schools in Finland like?
When we asked about the schools in Finland, they said...
"Contact the school as soon as possible as spacing is limited. The school website is: ww.ish.edu.hel.fi The school is closed for holiday the entire month of July. You must have an interview with either the headmaster or the appropriate principal for your childs grade before they will be allowed to attend school. At this interview you must provide copies of your childs school records. Do not buy school supplies ahead of time, the only thing your child needs is pens and pencils, the rest of the supplies are included in your tuition and provided by the school," remarked one expat living in Helsinki with children attending International School of Helsinki.
"The International School of Helsinki (ISH) is one of the best international schools in Finland. Located in the capital city, ISH offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-school to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is designed to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. ISH also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Helsinki International School (HIS) is another excellent international school in Finland. HIS offers a bilingual education in English and Finnish, and follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The International School of Vantaa (ISV) is a bilingual school in Finland that offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-school to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, and also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The International School of Jyväskylä (ISJ) is another excellent bilingual school in Finland. ISJ follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, and also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The International School of Kuopio (ISK) is a bilingual school in Finland that offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-school to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, and also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art," said one expat in with children at .
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What are the schools in Finland like?
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