The English School

The English School is a private, national language school based on Christian values. The Ministry of Education has placed a special responsibility on the school to familiarize the students with Finnish and English languages as well as the culture of Finnish and Anglo-Saxon language areas.
The School, founded in 1945, is a pioneer of bilingual education in Finland. International student body and faculty form a close-knit community valuing responsible humanity, tolerance, multiculturalism, and disciplined work habits.
The English School offers tuition in 2-year primary school (5-6-years-olds), comprehensive school (classes 1-9) and High School. The curriculum follows the national guidelines, but places a special emphasis on both English and Finnish languages. Classes are taught in English or Finnish, depending on the subject. The High School prepares students for the Finnish Matriculation Examination as well as internationally acknowledged SAT and AP exams (see High School).
All children applying for entry into classes 1-9 of The English School, are charged a fee of 60 € for the administration of entrance tests. The entrance tests consist of an English language test, both oral and written, a math test and a Finnish language test for Finnish citizens.