International School of Helsinki
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 13.9K–18.5K
EUR 12.4K–16.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
International school in Helsinki offering an IB-based international education for ages 4 to 19. The community includes over forty nationalities. Inquiry-based, student-centred learning, with after-school sports, arts and music clubs and CEESA sports and academic tournaments for Upper School students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 4–19
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 40
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years | EUR 12,432≈ USD 13.9K |
| 1 - 5 | EUR 13,744≈ USD 15.3K |
| 6 - 8 | EUR 14,570≈ USD 16.3K |
| 9 - 10 | EUR 15,384≈ USD 17.2K |
| 11 - 12 | EUR 16,608≈ USD 18.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years | EUR 12,432 (about USD 13.9K) |
| 1 - 5 | EUR 13,744 (about USD 15.3K) |
| 6 - 8 | EUR 14,570 (about USD 16.3K) |
| 9 - 10 | EUR 15,384 (about USD 17.2K) |
| 11 - 12 | EUR 16,608 (about USD 18.5K) |
Source: school website (ishelsinki.fi) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Sports clubs
- CEESA sports and academic tournaments
Arts
- Arts clubs
- Music clubs
After-school activities
- Sports
- Arts
- Music
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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