- Students study in accordance with a five-period system. Students’ timetables change at every seven weeks.
- Subjects are assessed with grades 4 to 10. A report card is given at the end of autumn and spring terms.
- The length of the school day varies. The school day starts at the earliest at 8.00 a.m. and finishes at the latest at 4 p.m.
Education
- In the International Classes education is given in accordance with the Finnish national comprehensive school curriculum with a strong emphasis on strengthening the English and Finnish language skills.
- All compulsory subjects are taught in English. In some optional subjects in the 8th and 9th grades pupils can be integrated with the Finnish- speaking students’ groups.
- Instruction is given by native speakers of English or by Finnish teachers with good skills in the English language.
Extra Mathematics
Students interested in Mathematics can through an aptitude test study Mathematics one extra lesson a week.
Optional Subjects
In the 8th and 9th grades students have optional subjects that they choose from: Music, Art, Technical or Textile Work, Home Economics, Business Studies, Typing, Computer Studies, French, German.
School Facilities
Modern facilities include a music auditorium, special classrooms for textile and technical work, science laboratories, computer classrooms, an art classroom, a library and a gymnasium. All the classrooms are well-equipped with computers and video projectors and screens.
A beautiful and spacious cafeteria is greatly appreciated by everyone.
Extra-curriculum Activities
Outside school hours pupils can participate in different clubs such as music, sport, drama, textile and technical work.
Other Activities
- International Evening. Students, parents and teachers gather together to enjoy international programme and dinner.
- Culture Day. Students of the International Classes get acquainted with the sights and surroundings of Helsinki.
- Camp School. 9th graders spend a few days together in a sports centre.
- Work Practice. 8th graders gain practice in the working life for one week and 9th graders for 2 weeks during school time.
