About
Finnish International School of Tampere (FISTA) is a public comprehensive school run by the City of Tampere, offering preschool and grades 1-9. The main language of tuition is English and it follows the Finnish National Core Curriculum. It serves families in the Tampere area, with about 860 students and 110 staff in 2026-2027. Education is free of charge, including daily lunch and books. Applicants take an English language test.
Key facts
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Curriculum
Own curriculum
Students
860
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1954
- Ownership
- Government
- Selectivity
- Moderately selective
- Lunch included
- Yes
Admissions
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- Intake
- 8
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- Grade 1 (2027-28): 20.1.2027; Grade 7 (2027-28): 7.12.2026; Preschool (2027-28): applications open January 2027
- Entry process
- Eal test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
Upcoming events
- Nov11WedInfo sessionOnline17:30 EET (local time)
Grade 7 Admissions parents' night
TeamsChecked 2026-10-31
Check on the school's page - Nov25WedInfo sessionOnline17:30 EET (local time)
Grade 1 Admissions parents' night
TeamsChecked 2026-10-31
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