Welcome to Turku International School!
- Turku International School offers primary (grades 1-6), lower secondary (grades 7-9) and upper secondary education (IB Diploma Programme).
- In basic education (grades 1-9) the Finnish National Core Curriculum is implemented, while the upper secondary education is based on the IB Diploma Programme.
- The language of instruction is predominantly English.
- The school is intended for international families moving to Finland and living and working temporarily or permanently in the Turku region and also for Finnish families returning to Finland after years abroad.
Applying For a School Place For the Academic Year 2024-25
ONLINE APPLICATION
Please note! Families that are planning to move to Turku during the academic school year 2024-25 are advised to contact the principal Mirjam Rasmus via email mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi well in advance in order to inquire the student situation of the grade in question.
ADMISSION FOR BASIC EDUCATION GRADES 1-9
Applicants for other grades are requested to fill out the application form and contact the principal, Mirjam Rasmus, at mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi Please note that admission tests for other grades will only be organised if there is space available in the grade for which the applicant is applying.
Admission test for students arriving to Finland during the summer 2024 will be held as follows:
Admission test for grades 1-9 will be held on the 1st and 2nd of August 2024. Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Please note, that applications need to be submitted by the 3rd of July 2024 in order to be tested on the 1st and 2nd of August 2024.
Please fill in the online application form:
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/CA3144911628
Please note that the entrance exam will only be held if there is space in the grade the applicant is applying for. Inquiries should be addressed to the principal Mirjam Rasmus by e-mail mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi
ADMISSION TO IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Applicants with a Finnish Basic Education Certificate
The selection of new DP-students is based on previous academic records. If the applicant has a Finnish basic education certificate, the grade average of academic subjects in this diploma is considered. Mathematics and English grades have double weighing.
The deadline for applications to pre-DP is by the 19th of March 2024 at the latest.
Please fill in the online application form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/510D55AEDC3527B5
Applicants with an International Lower Secondary Certificate
The selection of new DP-students is based on previous academic records and an entrance exam.The grade average of academic subjects is considered. Mathematics and English grades have double weighing. The entrance exam for 2024 pre-DP entry will be held on the 24th of May 2024 in Turun normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Personal invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. The applicant should come to school in time and have their personal ID (e.g. passport) with them.
The deadline for applications is 19 March, 2024. Please fill in the online application form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/510D55AEDC3527B5
Admission directly to DP1
It is possible for a candidate to apply directly to the DP1, without the preceding pre- DP year. In those cases, the applicants should fill in the online application form and contact the principal, Ms Mirjam Rasmus (mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi). Every application is considered individually. The academic skills of the applicants will be tested, except when they are transferring from an other DP school. The student is expected to have studied in an English medium program prior to the application. Since admission is based on academic achievements, the latest school reports must be attached to the online application.
Admission test for students arriving to Finland during the summer 2024
The entrance exam for 2024 pre-DP and DP1 entry will be held on the 1st and 2nd of August 2024 in Turku normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Invitations will be sent via email given on the submitted online application. Please note, that applications need to be submitted by the 3rd of July in order to be tested in August 2024. The entrance exam will be held only if there spaces available in the pre-DP.
Please fill in the online application form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/510D55AEDC3527B5
News and Events
2.11.2023
Applying For a School Place For the Academic Year 2024-25
INFO EVENINGS
1st graders info evening on Tuesday the 9th of January 2024 at 6.30 pm will be held in Turun Normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9).
7th graders info evening on Wednesday the 10th of January 2024 at 6.30 pm will be held in Turun Normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9).
IB diploma programme info evening on 11th of January 2024 at 6.30 pm be held in Turun Normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9).
ONLINE APPLICATION
Please fill the online application for 1st grade by the 14th of January 2024.
Link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/CA3144911628
More information on admissions can be found HERE https://sites.utu.fi/tis/basic-education/ in the “Admissions” section.
Please note, that all guardians who are living in Turku and their children are applying to Turku International school, must also fill in a form on Wilma separately stating that they are applying to Turku International school.
Please fill in the online application for 7th grade by the 22nd of January 2024.
Link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/CA3144911628
More information on admissions can be found HERE https://sites.utu.fi/tis/basic-education/ in the “Admissions” section.
Please fill in the online application to the IB diploma programme by 19 of March 2024 the latest.
Link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/510D55AEDC3527B5
More information on admissions can be found HERE https://sites.utu.fi/tis/ib-diploma-programme/ in the “Admissions” section.
Please note! Families that are planning to move to Turku during the academic school year 2024-25 are advised to contact the principal Mirjam Rasmus via email mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi well in advance in order to inquire the student situation of the grade in question.
ADMISSION FOR BASIC EDUCATION GRADES 1-9
The admission test for 1st graders will take place on Tuesday the 6th and Wednesday the 7th of February 2024 in Turun normaalikoulu. Personal invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Guardians will be informed of the decision by the end of February 2024.
The 7th graders admission test will take place on Wednesday the 7th of February 2024 in Turun normaalikoulu. Personal invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Guardians will be informed of the decision by the end of February 2024.
Applicants for other grades are requested to fill out the application form and contact the principal, Mirjam Rasmus, at mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi Please note that admission tests for other grades will only be organised if there is space available in the grade for which the applicant is applying.
Admission test for students arriving to Finland during the summer 2024 will be held as follows:
Admission test for grades 1-9 will be held on the 1st and 2nd of August 2024. Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Please note, that applications need to be submitted by the 3rd of July 2024 in order to be tested on the 1st and 2nd of August 2024.
Please fill in the online application form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/CA3144911628
Please note that the entrance exam will only be held if there is space in the grade the applicant is applying for. Inquiries should be addressed to the principal Mirjam Rasmus by e-mail mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi
ADMISSION TO IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Applicants with a Finnish Basic Education Certificate
The selection of new DP-students is based on previous academic records. If the applicant has a Finnish basic education certificate, the grade average of academic subjects in this diploma is considered. Mathematics and English grades have double weighing.
The deadline for applications to pre-DP is by the 19th of March 2024 at the latest.
Please fill in the online application form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/510D55AEDC3527B5
Applicants with an International Lower Secondary Certificate
The selection of new DP-students is based on previous academic records and an entrance exam.The grade average of academic subjects is considered. Mathematics and English grades have double weighing. The entrance exam for 2024 pre-DP entry will be held on the 24th of May 2024 in Turun normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Personal invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. The applicant should come to school in time and have their personal ID (e.g. passport) with them.
The deadline for applications is 19 March, 2024. Please fill in the online application form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/510D55AEDC3527B5
Admission directly to DP1
It is possible for a candidate to apply directly to the DP1, without the preceding pre- DP year. In those cases, the applicants should fill in the online application form and contact the principal, Ms Mirjam Rasmus (mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi). Every application is considered individually. The academic skills of the applicants will be tested, except when they are transferring from an other DP school. The student is expected to have studied in an English medium program prior to the application. Since admission is based on academic achievements, the latest school reports must be attached to the online application.
Admission test for students arriving to Finland during the summer 2024
The entrance exam for 2024 pre-DP and DP1 entry will be held on the 1st and 2nd of August 2024 in Turku normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Invitations will be sent via email given on the submitted online application. Please note, that applications need to be submitted by the 3rd of July in order to be tested in August 2024. The entrance exam will be held only if there spaces available in the pre-DP.
Please fill in the online application form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/510D55AEDC3527B5
20.12.2022
Applying For a School Place For the Academic Year 2023-24
Info evenings
1st graders info evening on Thursday the 12th of January 2023 at 6.30 pm will be held in Turun Normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9).
7th graders info evening on Tuesday the 17th of January 2022 at 6.30 pm will be held in Turun Normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9).
IB diploma programme info evening on 12th of January 2022 at 6.30 pm be held in Turun Normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9).
Online application
Please fill the online application for 1st grade by the 15th of January 2023.
More information on admissions can be found HERE https://sites.utu.fi/tis/basic-education/ in the “Admissions” section.
Please note, that all guardians who are living in Turku and their children are applying to Turku International school, must also fill in a form on Wilma separately stating that they are applying to Turku International school.
Please fill in the online application for 7th grade by the 23rd of January 2023.
More information on admissions can be found HERE https://sites.utu.fi/tis/basic-education/ in the “Admissions” section.
Please fill in the online application to the IB diploma programme by 21of March 2023 the latest.
More information on admissions can be found HERE https://sites.utu.fi/tis/ib-diploma-programme/ in the “Admissions” section.
Please note! Families that are planning to move to Turku during the academic school year 2023-24 are advised to contact the principal Mirjam Rasmus via phone +358 46 9224778 or email mirjam.rasmus@utu.fi well in advance in order to inquire the student situation of the grade in question.
Admission test
The admission test for 1st graders will take place on Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th of February 2023 in Turun normaalikoulu. Personal invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Guardians will be informed of the decision by the end of February 2023.
The 7th graders admission test will take place on Wednesday the 8th of February 2023 in Turun normaalikoulu. Personal invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Guardians will be informed of the decision by the 7th of March at the latest.
The entrance exam for pre-DP entry will be held on the 21 April 2023 at 10.00 am in the Turun normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Please note, that applicants will not receive a separate invitation. The applicant should come to school in time and have their personal ID (e.g. passport) with them. Admission results are announced on the 15th of June 2023 at the earliest. The results will be sent to the email address given on the online application form.
Admission test for students arriving to Finland during the summer 2023 will be held as follows:
Admission test for grades 1-9 will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2023. Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Please note, that applications need to be submitted by the 5th of July 2023 in order to be tested on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2023. Please note that the entrance exam will only be held if there is space in the grade the applicant is applying for.
The entrance exam for 2023 pre-DP entry and DP1 will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2023 in the Turun normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Please note, that applications need to be submitted by 5th of July 2023 in order to be tested on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2023. Please note that the entrance exam will only be held if there is space in pre-DP or DP1.
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16.6.2022
Turku International School is proposed for the Kupittaa Science Park Area
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7.6.2022
Start of the new academic school year 2022-23
Turku International School will start the new academic school year on Wednesday the 10th of August 2022 as follows:
Grades 1–6 at 9.00
7th graders at 9.30
8th graders at 10.00
9th graders at 10.30
Pre-DP at 10.00
DP1 and DP2 at 11.00
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1.8.2021
Start of the new academic school year
Turku International School will start the new academic school year on Wednesday the 11th of August 2021 as follows:
Grades 1–6 at 9.00
7th graders at 9.30
8th graders at 10.00
9th graders at 10.30
Pre-DP at 9.00
DP1 and DP2 at 10.00
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8.4.2021
We are now on Instagram!
TIS secondary school pupils have just launched their Instagram account. Come on over and follow us at @tissecondaryturku !
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18.11.2020
Applying for a school place for the academic year 2021-22
Info evenings
7th graders info evening will be held on Wednesday the 27th of January 2021 at 18.00 via Zoom
https://utu.zoom.us/j/69617659131
Online application
Please fill in the online application for 1st grade by the 24th of January 2021
Link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/F5B6A0110FE6365B
Please fill in the online application for 7th grade by the 1st of February 2021
Link:https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/F5B6A0110FE6365B
Please fill in the online application to the IB diploma programme by the 23rd of March 2021
Families that are planning to move to Turku during the academic school year 2020-21 are advised to contact the principal Mirjam Virtanen +358 46 9224778/ mirvir@utu.fi well in advance in order to inquire the student situation of the grade in question.
Admission test
The admission test for 1st graders will take place on the 11th of February 2021 in Turun normaalikoulu. Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications.
The 7th graders admission test will take place on the 12th of February 2021 in Turun normaalikoulu. Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications.
The entrance exam for 2021 pre-DP entry will be held on the 16th of April 2021 at 10.00 in the Turku normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Please note, that applicants will not receive a separate invitation. The applicant should come to school in time and have their personal ID (e.g. passport) with them.
Admission test for students arriving to Finland during the summer 2021 will be tested as follows:
Admission test for grades 1-9 will be arranged on the 4th of August (if needed also on the 5th of August). Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications.
The entrance exam for 2021 pre-DP entry will be held on the 9th and 10th of August 2021 in the Turku normaalikoulu (Annikanpolku 9, 20610 Turku). Invitations will be sent via email based on the submitted online applications. Please note, that applications need to be submitted by the 11th of July in order to get tested on the 9th and 10th of August 2021.
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10.11.2020
Procurement of the Turku International School was suspended – the school’s future location may after all be Itäharju
More information:
Director of Education Division Timo Jalonen, City of Turku, tel. +358 50 432 3646
Head Principal Vesa Valkila, Turku Teacher Training School, tel. +358 400 523 093
Principal Mirjam Virtanen, Turku International School, tel. +358 46 922 4778
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30.10.2020
Turun Normaalikoulu School and International School Transfer in Part to Remote Teaching
Holidays and School Calendar 2023-2024
Autumn term: Thu 10.8. – Fri 22.12.2023
- Autumn Holiday – Mon 16.10. – Sun 22.10.2023
- Finnish Independence Day – Wed 6.12.2023
- Christmas break – Sat 23.12.2023 – Sun 7.1.2024
Spring term: Mon 8.1. – Sat 1.6.2024
- Winter break – Mon 19.2. – Sun 25.2.2024
- Easter Break – Fri 29.3. – Mon 1.4.2024
- May Day – Wed 1.5.2024
- Ascension Day – Thu 9.5.2024
Holidays and School Calendar 2024-2025
Autumn term: Thu 8.8. – Fri 20.12.2024
- Autumn Holiday: Mon 14.10. – Sun 20.10.2024
- Finnish Independence Day: Fri 6.12.2024
- Christmas Break: Sat 21.12.2024 – Mon 6.1.2025
Spring term: Tue 7.1. – Sat 31.5.2025
- Winter Break: Mon 17.2. – Sun 23.2.2025
- Easter Break: Fri 18.4. – Mon 21.4.2025
- May Day: Thu 1.5.2025
- Ascension Day: Thu 29.5.2025
Holidays and School Calendar 2025-2026
Autumn term: Thu 7.8. – Sat 20.12.2025
- Autumn Holiday: Mon 13.10. – Sun 19.10.2025
- Christmas Break: Sun 21.12.2025 – Thu 6.1.2026
Spring term: Wed 7.1. – Sat 30.5.2026
- Winter Break: Mon 16.2. – Sun 22.2.2026
- Easter Break: Fri 3.4. – Mon 6.4.2026
- May Day: Fri 1.5.2026
- Ascension Day: Thu 14.5.2026
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