About
Finland International School in Thane combines Finnish education methods with an Indian curriculum, offering programmes from pre-primary to Grade 12 with an inquiry-based, student-centred approach.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IGCSE · IB Diploma
Language
English
Type
International school
- School day
- 08:00-17:30
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Table tennis
- Fencing
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Swimming
- Football
- Flute
- Table Tennis
- Cricket
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Provides tailored support for students with learning difficulties or disabilities, plus counselling.
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Led by a principal and section academic heads for pre-primary, primary, ICSE/ISC and IGCSE/IB.
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Academics
Curriculum
Offers ICSE, IGCSE, ISC and IB Diploma programmes, using Finnish-inspired teaching methods.
- ICSE
- IGCSE
- ISC
- IBDP
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Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Offers individualised support for students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
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Mental wellbeing
Professional counsellors give academic and personal guidance, with regular health check-ups and wellness programmes.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
Has smart-board classrooms, science and computer labs, a library, playground, indoor sports hall, pool and arts rooms.
- Smart-board classrooms
- Science lab
- Computer lab
- Library
- Playground
- Indoor sports hall
- Swimming pool
- Art, music and drama rooms
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Sports facilities
Has a playground, indoor sports hall and swimming pool.
- Playground
- Indoor sports hall
- Swimming pool
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Academic facilities
Has science and computer labs and a library.
- Science lab
- Computer lab
- Library
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Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Offers music, visual arts and drama; music is run with an external music school.
- Music
- Visual arts
- Drama
- Flute
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Social and hobbies
Clubs cover debate, literature, environment and community service.
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Community and service
Emphasises community projects, cultural awareness and sustainability.
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Runs a sports programme with specialisation options; swimming is compulsory across all grades.
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Table tennis
- Fencing
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Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English, with a communication lab designed with input from Trinity College London.
- English
- Communication lab
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Admissions
Admissions
Steps: enquiry, school tour, online application, small-group entrance assessment, offer, then acceptance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Finland International School, Road no. 27, Shreenagar, Wagle Estate, Thane West, Maharashtra - 400604
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