Turun normaalikoulu

Finland, Turku

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Finnish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 1159

Type Co-educational

Opened 1974

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Finnish Curriculum

Taught languages English, Finnish, French, German, Spanish

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Turun normaalikoulu, Turku, Finland, offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the Finnish Curriculum. The campus is at Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku. A one-year Pre-DP precedes the two-year DP, with English as the language of instruction in Pre-DP. The DP comprises six subject groups plus the core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Subjects are chosen from Groups 1–5; Group 6 Arts is not offered. Three subjects are taken at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, with some flexibility in HL. The Diploma is graded on a 45-point scale, requiring a minimum of 24 points and completion of DP core requirements. In Finland, the Diploma is considered equivalent to the matriculation examination, and most graduates gain admission to universities in Finland and abroad. DP language offerings include English A, English B, Finnish B, and ab initio options such as French, German, and Spanish.

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The Essentials

Location

Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku, Finland. The school is located in an urban environment about three miles from the centre of the city.

Stages

Finnish national upper secondary curriculum is a three-year programme. The IB Diploma Programme is preceded by a one-year Pre-DP Programme.

Additional learning support

A special needs teacher provides dyslexia testing and supports learning; the student welfare team coordinates support and examination arrangements; guidance and welfare services are available.

Country affiliation

Finland

School day structure

Daily working hours: 1st period 08:30–09:45; 2nd period 10:00–11:15; 3rd period 11:30–13:15; lunch 12:15–12:45; 4th period 13:25–14:40; 5th period 14:45–16:00.

Bus service

Bus connections (Föli): Stop 884 Koukkarinkatu, line 3. Walk to Krööpilänkadun end or ride to the terminus.

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Fees

Application fees
- The school does not charge an application fee to pupils admitted under municipal arrangements; admission decisions for the international/IB provision are made by the school principals and international applicants are directed to the school's designated admissions partner.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No direct tuition charge is levied on pupils or families for basic education (grades 1–9) or for upper secondary (IB) students who are enrolled through Turku or through municipal arrangements; the operating costs for a pupil's instruction (including teaching, basic materials, school meals, internal administration and facility upkeep) are covered by Turku and, where a pupil's home municipality is a purchaser, those per‑pupil costs are invoiced to that purchaser municipality. Specific per‑pupil amounts are not published as fixed “tuition” rates on the school's public documentation.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- When the school invoices a purchaser municipality, the purchaser-municipality agreement provides for semi‑annual invoicing: invoices are issued for payment by 20 January and 31 July, with payment due 30 days from the invoice date; late payment interest and collection costs may be applied in accordance with Finnish law.
- Under the operational agreement for the international upper secondary provision, the school invoices the City of Turku monthly by the 20th of the current month for costs associated with running the tuition.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school does not operate boarding facilities. Families/guardians are responsible for arranging and funding any required accommodation for pupils unless another party (for example the pupil's home municipality) makes separate arrangements.

Other costs and fees
- IB diploma examination-related fees: the school specifies that all pending fees must be paid for a student to be presented for the final IB examinations; the final examination costs are stated to be approximately EUR 600 per candidate (this is the examination/session cost indicated in school materials).
- IB registration and annual IB organization fees for the school's IB programme are paid by the City of Turku as part of the operating arrangements. Families are not charged separate IB registration fees by the school itself; however, per‑student examination and other individually billed IB fees (such as examination entry) may apply to students.
- Private-language tuition: if a student intends to take a Language A that is not offered in the pre‑DP year, the student must arrange private tuition at their own cost; this is an individually incurred expense.
- School-provided items included in the per‑pupil cost billed to the municipality include teaching with materials and student meals; incidental personal items (uniforms, private tutors, voluntary extracurricular activities run by third parties, travel to/from school, prescribed private lessons) are family expenses unless otherwise arranged.

Refund information
- No school-level public refund schedule for tuition or fees payable by families is published in the school's operational documents reviewed; municipal invoicing and contractual arrangements refer to normal invoicing and legal remedies for non‑payment (late interest, collection). Any questions about refunds for fees charged by a purchaser municipality, or for individually incurred fees (for example private tuition, examination entry fees already paid), are handled under the invoicing party's (municipality or IB/third‑party) terms.

Fee payment options
- Fees and per‑pupil charges are handled by formal invoicing to the purchaser (municipality) or to the City of Turku as specified in contractual arrangements; invoices state payment due dates and the 30‑day payment term for purchaser municipalities. Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, online card payment, etc.) are not detailed in the school's operational and contractual documents; payment is required according to the invoice's stated terms.

Summary of the practical position for parents
- For pupils resident in Turku or otherwise placed in the school under municipal agreements, parents are not charged direct tuition by the school; instruction, meals and basic materials are covered by municipal funding and billed between public authorities as applicable. Parents should expect possible individually incurred costs such as IB examination fees (approximately EUR 600), private-language tuition when required, and any voluntary extracurricular or personal items. Accommodation (boarding) is not provided by the school and is the responsibility of the family or the arranging municipality.

Note: public operational and contractual documents for the school (municipal purchase agreements and the school's IB programme information) were reviewed to prepare this fee overview; those documents provide billing schedules, the note about examination costs, and the contractual allocation of per‑pupil operating costs, but do not publish a family-facing schedule of term-by-term tuition amounts to parents because instruction is financed through municipal arrangements rather than by direct parent tuition charges.

Academics

Curriculum

The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups plus the DP core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). The DP lasts two years and is preceded by a one-year Pre-DP; the language of instruction in Pre-DP is English. The DP subjects are selected from Groups 1–5 with at least one subject from each group; Group 6 Arts is not offered. Three subjects are taken at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL), with the possibility of four HL subjects and a seventh subject in certain cases. HL hours total 240 and SL hours total 150. In Finland, the IB Diploma is considered equivalent to the Finnish matriculation examination. Approximately 95% of IB Diploma graduates enter universities in Finland, Britain, other European countries or elsewhere; many secure admission to prestigious European and North American universities.

Exam Results

IB Diploma grades range from 7 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The maximum Diploma score is 45 points (from six subjects plus up to 3 bonus points for TOK and EE). A minimum of 24 points is required for the Diploma, with at least 12 points from three HL subjects and at least 9 points from three SL subjects. Completion of all Internal Assessments (IA), TOK components, CAS, and the Extended Essay is required; final diploma is not awarded if criteria are not met. Examinations for the Diploma can be taken in May or November sessions.

Higher Education Progression

Around 95% of IB Diploma graduates enter universities in Finland, Britain, other European countries or elsewhere; the most successful graduates gain admission to prestigious European and North American universities.

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Admissions

1. The IB Open House is in January 2027. You can visit upper secondary facilities starting at 5:30 p.m., and there'll be a joint info session in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. This event provides information about Turun normaalikoulu's IB Diploma Programme. 2. International applicants use Sumino for admission consultation. Sumino is the official partner designated for international admissions. Contact Sumino via the Turku IB School page (sumino.fi/turkuIBschool/) or email info@sumino.fi. 3. The Diploma Programme is preceded by a one-year Pre-DP Programme; the language of instruction in Pre-DP is English. The Pre-DP year follows the Finnish national upper secondary school first-year curriculum. Students complete 25-30 courses in the Pre-DP year, and all students study German, Spanish or French. Other language studies must be approved by the DP coordinator. 4. The Diploma Programme lasts two years and includes six DP subject groups plus the core (TOK, CAS, EE). Students choose six subjects from DP subject groups 1–5, with at least one subject from each group, and three subjects at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. IB grades range from 7 to 1, with a maximum of 45 points for the Diploma. In Finland, the IB Diploma is considered equivalent to the Finnish matriculation examination.

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FAQs

Where is Turun normaalikoulu located and what is the campus environment like?

Turun normaalikoulu is in Turku, Finland, at Annikanpolku 9 in an urban area about three miles from the city centre. The school has around 1,159 pupils and was founded in 1974. It is co‑educational and is led by Head of School Mirjam Rasmus.

What curriculum does the school offer for upper secondary?

The upper-secondary pathway is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), preceded by a one‑year Pre‑DP. Pre‑DP is taught in English, and the DP uses six subject groups plus the core (TOK, CAS, EE). Typically students take three HL and three SL, with the possibility of four HL subjects in some cases; Group 6 Arts is not offered.

What languages are available in the Diploma Programme?

In the DP, English A (Language and Literature) and English B (Language Acquisition) are offered, along with Finnish B, French B ab initio, German B ab initio, and Spanish B ab initio. HL/SL levels are available for the language subjects.

Is there direct tuition charged to families?

For students placed under municipal arrangements, Turun normaalikoulu does not charge direct tuition to families; per‑pupil costs are funded by the municipality. For international/IB provision, the City of Turku invoices monthly for running costs, and final IB examination fees (about EUR 600 per candidate) may apply to families in addition to any private tuition or materials.

What is the international admissions process for Turun normaalikoulu?

International applicants use Sumino as the official admissions partner; you can contact Sumino via sumino.fi/turkuIBschool/ or info@sumino.fi. The IB Open House takes place in January 2027, and the Diploma Programme follows a one‑year Pre‑DP before the two‑year DP.

How is the IB Diploma graded and what are the requirements to obtain it?

The Diploma is scored on a 45‑point scale; a minimum of 24 points is required. Candidates need at least 12 points from three HL subjects and at least 9 points from three SL subjects, and must complete Internal Assessments, Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and the Extended Essay. Examinations can be taken in May or November.

What percentage of Turun normaalikoulu IB graduates go on to university?

Approximately 95% of IB Diploma graduates go on to universities in Finland, Britain, other European countries or elsewhere, with many gaining admission to prestigious European and North American universities.

How many subjects and HL/SL levels are typical in the DP at Turun normaalikoulu?

Students select six DP subjects from Groups 1–5, with at least one subject from each group; Group 6 Arts is not offered. Three subjects are taken at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, with a possible extension to four HL subjects. HL hours total 240 and SL hours total 150.

What wellbeing and safeguarding support does the school provide?

A special needs teacher provides dyslexia testing and supports learning, and the student welfare team coordinates safeguarding and examination arrangements. The school also offers a guidance counsellor, a nurse, a social worker, and a study psychologist to support physical and mental health, with confidentiality maintained.

What language options are available in the DP, and are there ab initio options?

DP languages include English A and English B, Finnish B, and ab initio options for French B, German B, and Spanish B; HL/SL levels are available for the language subjects.

Is boarding available at Turun normaalikoulu?

No. The school does not operate boarding facilities; families must arrange and fund any required accommodation unless another party does so through a municipal arrangement.

What transport options are available to students?

Students can use the Föli bus network, with a stop at 884 Koukkarinkatu; from there you can walk to the Krööpilänkadun end or ride to the terminus.

How are meals and basic materials handled within the DP?

Per‑pupil costs billed to the municipality include teaching with materials and student meals; personal items like uniforms or private lessons are outside the standard cost and may be charged to families, while private language tuition is funded by the family.

What is Turun normaalikoulu's school culture like?

The school promotes an internationally minded, multicultural environment and values diversity, communication, cooperation, honesty and open-mindedness. The DP framework supports independent learning and community engagement through CAS and service projects.

When is the IB Open House, and what can prospective families expect?

The IB Open House is held in January 2027; upper‑secondary facility tours begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a joint information session in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The event provides information about the IB Diploma Programme, and Sumino handles international admissions.

What is the language of instruction in Pre‑DP and how does it relate to the DP?

Pre‑DP is taught in English, and the Diploma Programme continues with English‑language options (English A and English B) plus other language offerings.

How are IB examinations arranged?

Diploma examinations can be taken in May or November sessions; to be presented for the final diploma, all pending IB fees must be paid and all programme requirements met.

Who is the head of Turun normaalikoulu?

The head of school is Mirjam Rasmus.

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