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Taught languages English, Finnish, Swedish, French, German, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Service and Sustainability, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Turku International School (TIS) is a municipal school operating in the Kupittaa district of Turku, providing basic education for students in grades 1 through 9. Established to serve both international families in the region and returning Finnish expatriates, TIS delivers instruction primarily in English while strictly following the framework of the Finnish National Core Curriculum.
A defining feature of the school is its structural integration with the City of Turku's broader educational network, allowing students access to municipal morning and afternoon hobby programs directly on campus. The curriculum heavily incorporates Finnish language studies for all proficiency levels to ensure community integration. Rather than operating as an independent international bubble, TIS functions as a public multicultural environment that emphasizes practical cooperation, sustainability, and cross-cultural understanding within the framework of Finland’s tuition-free basic education system.
Turku International School has 200 pupils, instruction in English, Finnish, Swedish.
Location
The Turku International Upper Secondary is located at Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku, Finland, in the Turun Normaalikoulu building. The school is the Turku International Upper Secondary (IB World School) delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Additional learning support
Special education is provided (DP staff includes a Special education teacher).
Country affiliation
Finland
School day structure
TIUS follows a Finnish school calendar with an Autumn term and a Spring term; autumn and winter holidays are scheduled within the 2025–2026 school year.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees - There is no application fee for applying to Turku International School (grades 1–9). Applications are submitted using the school's separate online application process.
Tuition fees (by year group and term) - Grades 1–9 (all year groups): No tuition charge. Tuition per term: EUR 0. Tuition per academic year: EUR 0. Basic education at Turku International School is provided as municipal (city) basic education and carries no tuition fee for pupils.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Morning and afternoon activity charges (when a pupil participates) are billed monthly. If a child starts or leaves mid-month, the full monthly fee is charged. The August charge is half the normal monthly fee. For other paid services provided by the City of Turku, invoices are issued according to municipal invoicing procedures and standard municipal invoice payment terms apply (city's payment term: 30 days net unless otherwise agreed).
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Turku International School is a municipal day school providing basic education for pupils in grades 1–9; there is no boarding provision and therefore no boarding fees.
Other costs and optional fees - Morning activities (07:30–10:00): EUR 50 / month. August charged at 50% of this rate. - Afternoon activities (until 15:00): EUR 110 / month. August charged at 50% of this rate. - Afternoon activities (until 17:00): EUR 130 / month. August charged at 50% of this rate. - School meals: Pupils receive a free warm meal every school day; there is no charge for the daily school lunch provided as part of basic education. Optional snacks or cafeteria items sold separately may incur a personal cost. - Extracurricular clubs, hobby activities, study trips, or optional courses organised outside the mandatory school day may carry separate charges; those optional activity fees vary by activity and are invoiced separately when applicable. Morning/afternoon activity charges and hobby arrangements are managed under the City of Turku's basic-education services. - Uniforms: No school uniform requirement is specified in the school rules or public student information for Turku International School. If a voluntary uniform or branded clothing option exists for a particular event or parent association activity, any purchase is optional and charged to the family.
Refund and absence rules (where applicable) - Morning/afternoon activities: If a child is absent from morning/afternoon activities due to illness for more than 10 days during a calendar month, half of the monthly fee is charged for that month. If the absence due to illness lasts the entire calendar month, no fee is charged for that month. If a child is absent for an entire calendar month for reasons other than illness, half of the monthly fee is charged. Refunds or fee reductions require submission of the appropriate change form or discretionary discount/exemption application as set out by the city. Monthly billing is not pro‑rata if attendance begins or ends mid-month (full month charged). The August monthly fee is charged at half the normal rate. - Other paid services: Refunds or cancellations for optional paid services, trips or club activities follow the terms and conditions of the organiser or the City of Turku service organising the activity; invoiced municipal services follow the city's invoicing and credit/refund procedures. Standard municipal invoicing guidance and contacts apply.
Academics
Turku International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum for students aged 6 to 15.
Curriculum
The Turku International School provides basic education for grades 1–9, following the Finnish National Core Curriculum with English as the main language of instruction. Grades 1–6 are taught at Turku International School's building (Kraatarinkatu 4). Grades 7–9 and the IB Diploma Programme are taught at Turun Normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9).
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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FAQs
What curriculum does Turku International School follow?
The school provides basic education for grades 1-9 following the Finnish National Core Curriculum with English as the language of instruction.
How many students attend the school?
Approximately 200 students attend Turku International School in Turku, Finland.
Does the school offer special needs support?
Yes, a special needs teacher organizes dyslexia tests to identify reading and writing difficulties, with support provided accordingly.
What age range does the school serve?
The school primarily serves upper secondary students aged 16 to 18, though it also provides basic education for grades 1-9.
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