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International School of Vantaa

Finland, Vantaa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 7 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 670
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Finnish Curriculum
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.

Hagelstamintie 1, 01520 Vantaa, Finland

The Essentials

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

Governance and Ownership
The general framework is determined by the Finnish National Board of Education, with ISV developing its own tailor-made curriculum within these parameters.
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

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISV promotes wellbeing through ISV Student Welfare Services. Each ISV school has a Community Welfare Team that oversees the general wellbeing of the school environment. The team includes the principal or assistant principal, a special education teacher, a student counselor (for junior high), a school social worker, a school psychologist, and a school nurse. The Welfare Services focus on improving wellbeing and ensuring support in learning, health and wellbeing, with emphasis on increasing student participation in school life and fostering cooperation between homes and the school as well as collaboration with external partners. The combined effort supports social and emotional development across the student body.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Every ISV student is entitled to learning support, which is delivered at three levels: general support, intensified support, and special support. General support includes remedial instruction and part‑time special education; intensified support adds a personal educational plan, and special support includes classroom and personal special education (HOJKS). Special education teachers work with students, families, classroom or subject teachers, and the Community Welfare Team to provide in‑class assistance, individual and small‑group tutoring, learning plan development, and referrals for formal testing; teaching assistants support learning across the school. Tutoring can be arranged before or after school hours, with decisions made in consultation with guardians.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction at ISV is predominantly English, and students can complete their basic education entirely in English. French, Spanish, Swedish and German are offered as electives starting from Grade 4, with Swedish instruction becoming a compulsory course from Grade 6. Selection of students for the school is based on oral and/or written assessment in English.

Mental Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is addressed through the ISV Student Welfare Services and School Healthcare, including the School Social Worker and School Psychologist who support psycho‑social growth and psychological wellbeing. The school nurse is present daily from 08:00 to 16:00 and conducts annual health examinations; information on examinations, treatments and immunizations is managed by the health service. The School Social Worker meets with pupils, families and staff, provides consultation, and helps organize support structures; the School Psychologist can meet with students and parents and may conduct assessments to guide learning strategies. Learning support is available for students needing additional help.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed through the Community Welfare Team and welfare staff, which promote overall wellbeing and coordinate with families and external partners to safeguard pupils. The School Social Worker, School Nurse, and School Psychologist work together with teachers and the wider school community to monitor welfare and respond to welfare concerns as they arise.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1992, the International School of Vantaa serves grades 1-9 with about 670 students. Instruction is predominantly in English for pupils with English fluency. The school operates within the Finnish National Board of Education framework but offers a tailor-made curriculum built around thematic units. From grade 4, electives include French, Spanish, Swedish and German, with Swedish commencing in grade 6 as a compulsory course. Student selection is based on oral and/or written assessment in English, and the premises are in Kartanonkoski, including a daycare center and a public library.

Community
Education at ISV is built on lifelong learning and aims for pupils to act in a democratic society with responsible decisions and independent choices. The core values are Belonging, Responsibility, and Respect; basic education values include Well-being, Joy of learning, and Respect for others. ISV promotes equality and equity in its diverse community, and has an Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan created with student involvement. These values are lived daily in lessons, meetings, and interactions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International School of Vantaa is located at Hagelstamintie 1, 01520 Vantaa, Finland. The school premises are in Kartanonkoski, and the building also includes a daycare center and a public library. The International School of Vantaa was founded in 1992. The language of instruction is predominantly English. The school provides instruction for grades 1-9 and has approximately 670 students. The selection of students is based upon oral and/or written assessment in English, and the school serves predominantly children living in Vantaa.

Academic Facilities
The general framework is determined by the Finnish National Board of Education with the school developing its own tailor-made curriculum within these parameters. Many subject areas are incorporated into thematic units to build on students' strengths and learning styles.

Extra Curricular Facilities
French, Spanish, Swedish and German are offered as electives starting from grade 4; Swedish instruction begins in grade 6 as a compulsory course.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides instruction for students in grades 1-9. The language of instruction is predominantly English, for students whose home language is English or who have sufficient fluency to cope in the classroom. The general framework is determined by the Finnish National Board of Education, with the school developing its own tailor-made curriculum within these parameters and teaching through thematic units. French, Spanish, Swedish and German are offered as electives starting from grade 4, and Swedish becomes a compulsory course from grade 6.

Social & Hobbies
After school activities are offered for first and second graders and older students who study in a small group or with a special education teacher. Club activities in basic education are usually arranged after the school day on the school premises or on nearby premises. The clubs are free of charge and voluntary.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Urhea activities in lower secondary schools coordinate schooling and athletics for students who take part in goal-oriented athletic programs. The Schools on the Move program promotes physical activity in basic education and supports the well-being of school personnel. A school meal is served every day and is free of charge. The school premises include a daycare center and a public library.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is predominantly English. The school provides schooling for those children whose home language is English or who have sufficient fluency in English to cope in the classroom. French, Spanish, Swedish and German are offered as electives starting from grade 4, and Swedish instruction begins in grade 6 as a compulsory course. Students can complete their basic education entirely in English.
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.
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