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Taught languages French, Spanish, Swedish, German, Finnish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Founded in 1992, the International School of Vantaa is a municipal school serving grades 1-9 with about 670 students in Vantaa, Finland. The language of instruction is predominantly English, serving students whose home language is English or who are fluent in English, while the general Finnish National Board of Education framework shapes a tailor-made curriculum built around thematic units that integrate multiple subjects. From grade 4, elective language offerings include French, Spanish, Swedish and German; Swedish becomes compulsory from grade 6. The school is situated in Kartanonkoski; premises also house a daycare center and a public library. Student selection is based on oral or written English assessment. The school emphasizes after-school activities for younger and older students, free daily school meals, and wellbeing programs such as Urhea athletics and the Schools on the Move initiative. The environment blends municipal schooling with an international-flavored English instruction within the Finnish system.
International School of Vantaa has 670 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
The International School of Vantaa is located in Kartanonkoski, Hagelstamintie 1, 01520 Vantaa, Finland. It lies in the Aviapolis major region. The building houses a daycare center and a public library. Public transportation is used for student travel with a travel card provided by the city; taxi transport can be arranged in exceptional cases.
Stages
It is a unified school for grades 1-9. The language of instruction is predominantly English, with French, Spanish, Swedish and German offered as electives from grade 4 and Swedish compulsory from grade 6. There are about 670 students.
Type
The International School of Vantaa is a municipal (city of Vantaa) school. It serves students in grades 1-9.
Additional learning support
Student welfare services are provided, including assistant services for disabled and special needs students who receive the interpretive and assistance services they need free of charge.
Country affiliation
Finland
Bus service
Public transportation is used for student travel; a free travel card is provided, and taxi transport can be arranged in exceptional cases.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- There are no application or enrolment fees for places at the International School of Vantaa (grades 1–9).
Tuition fees by school year (grades / terms)
- Grades 1–9: No tuition is charged. School instruction for these grades does not require payment of tuition. School books and other required education materials are provided free of charge. School meals are provided free of charge. Per-term tuition: none for all year groups.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- For regular tuition and core basic-education services (grades 1–9) there is no billing because no tuition is charged. - For optional charged services provided outside core tuition (see "Other costs" below), fees are normally charged on a recurring monthly basis or as specified in the separate service agreement with the organiser or provider. The after-school (afternoon) club is charged as a monthly customer fee and the selection is confirmed for the whole school year in the service agreement.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided and no boarding fees apply. The school is a day comprehensive school (grades 1–9) and does not operate residential/boarding provision.
Other costs or fees (examples and specifics)
- Transport to and from school: Guardians are responsible for arranging and funding pupils' transport to school; transport is not provided free as part of the school's basic education service. - Morning / after-school (afternoon) club: Where a pupil uses a before- or after-school club, a separate customer fee applies. Example amounts shown for after-school club provision are €100 per month for a place that ends at 16:00 and €130 per month for a place that ends at 17:00; before-school activity fees (where organised) are set separately by the provider. These morning/afternoon club fees are billed as monthly customer fees and are handled through the service agreement with the provider. - Optional extracurricular activities, trips or services run by third-party providers: Any charges for optional trips, external clubs, private tuition, voluntary excursions or privately run extracurricular activities are charged separately by the organiser and are not included in the school's free basic-education provision. - Uniforms: No mandatory school uniform fee is listed for the school's basic-education provision; any optional branded items or voluntary dress items would be charged separately if offered by a provider or parent association.
Refund information
- Tuition refunds: Not applicable for core basic education because tuition is not charged. - Refunds / cancellations for fee-based services (for example after-school club or third-party activities) are governed by the separate service agreement with the activity provider; the decision on granting a place and the terms of the service agreement (including fee obligations and any appeals) apply for the school year as specified in those documents.
Fee payment options
- No payment methods are required for core tuition because no tuition is charged. - For charged services (after-school clubs, before-school clubs, or third-party activities), payment arrangements are set out in the service agreement with the provider; billing and payment are handled between the guardian and the service provider or the City's billing process as specified in that agreement. Payment method details (invoicing, e-invoice, bank transfer, or other methods) are determined and communicated in the service agreement or invoice.
Academics
International School of Vantaa teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum for students aged 7 to 15.
Curriculum
The International School of Vantaa provides instruction for students in grades 1–9. The language of instruction is predominantly English, serving students whose home language is English or who have sufficient English fluency to cope in the classroom. The general framework is determined by the Finnish National Board of Education, with ISV developing its own tailor-made curriculum within these parameters. The curriculum uses thematic units that integrate multiple subject areas and accommodate different strengths and learning styles. From grade 4, French, Spanish, Swedish and German are offered as electives, with Swedish instruction becoming a compulsory course from grade 6. The school is located in Kartanonkoski; the building also includes a daycare center and a public library.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. ISV will send you a link to a Webropol survey form. Complete the Webropol survey as soon as possible. After you submit the survey, a confirmation will be sent indicating that the application has been accepted.
2. Fill in the Webropol survey form as soon as possible. The form collects information required for admission. Submitting the form advances the application to the next step.
3. When you submit the Webropol survey, you will receive a confirmation that your application form has been accepted. Invitations to the tests will be sent one week before the exam date. The tests for admission to the International School of Vantaa are English-language assessments for grades 1–9. The tests can only be taken in English, with the exception that Finnish language and literature and Finnish as a second language are taught in Finnish.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does ISV follow?
The International School of Vantaa provides instruction for grades 1-9 following the Finnish curriculum with English as the predominant language of instruction.
Does the school offer learning support?
Yes, every ISV student is entitled to learning support, which is delivered at three levels to meet individual needs.
How many students attend ISV?
Approximately 670 students attend the International School of Vantaa across grades 1-9.
What age range does the school serve?
ISV serves students aged 7 to 16, covering grades 1 through 9 in the Finnish education system.
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