We are a caring school that is inclusive and truly diverse. There are over forty nationalities within our community. ISH serves diplomatic families, mobile expatriate families and local families who are seeking an open-minded and creative education. We pride ourselves on nurturing global citizens who are ready to be successful in our changing world. ISH graduates go on to earn places at some of the most prestigious universities all around the world.

Annual Fees:
The International School of Helsinki is a private school operating on the basis of tuition fees. The school receives grants from both the Finnish and the US governments; however, these grants cover only a portion of the school’s annual expenses.

ISH students of Early Years programs Discovery and Explorers who will not turn 6 years before to 31.12, and have a municipality of residence in Finland

Typically full-time daycare support averages around 500 €/month/child. There can be a difference in the support amount depending on the family’s financial situation and/or if the child is registered in a municipality other than Helsinki.

Sections:
Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme

School Accreditations:
The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) provides the three curriculum frameworks that guide learning at our School – the PYP, MYP and DP. The IBO accreditation process is focused on teaching and learning and ensures that our practices follow those recommended by this organisation. Further information about our curriculum can be found elsewhere on this website.

After School Activities:
ISH offers an extensive after-school activities and athletics program (ASA) for grades K-12. Lower school (grades K-5) students can take part in maximum of 4 activities per season, only 3 for kindergarten. Middle (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9-12) can also choose a maximum of 4 options per season as long as they are not involved with more than two events with travel outside of Finland. In order for an activity to run within the program, there needs to be a minimum of 10 students with an exception for kindergarten and a few CEESA events which have limited sizes.

International School of Helsinki
Selkämerenkatu 11, Helsinki – 00180, Finland

Tel: +358 9 6866160
Email: activities@ishelsinki.fi
Website: www.ishelsinki.fi

Head of school:
Kathleen Naglee