Admissions Requirements

Those wishing to apply for admission should submit the following documents online on our OpenApply platform. (All uploaded documents should be in English or translations with originals included):

Early Years Applicants
(Discovery and Explorers)
Lower School Applicants
(Grades 1-5)
Upper School Applicants
(Grades 6-12)
  • Application form
  • Enrolment and Payment agreement form 
  • Copy of passport
  • School reports for the past two (2) complete school years, if applicable, in English or originals with translations 
  • Lower School New Applicant Parent Survey (online)
  • Early Years Teacher reference form (online)
  • Learning Support students only: Please attach IEP (Individual Education Plan) and recent assessments.
  • Application fee payment 350€ per student (credit card payment only)

 

  • Application form
  • Enrolment and Payment agreement form 
  • Copy of passport
  • School reports for the past two (2) complete school years, in English or originals with translations
  • Lower School New Applicant Online Parent Survey 
  • Lower School Teacher reference form (online)
  • Learning Support students only: Please attach IEP (Individual Education Plan) and recent assessments.
  • Application fee payment 350€ per student (credit card payment only)

 

  • Application form
  • Enrolment and Payment agreement form 
  • Copy of passport
  • School reports for the past two (2) complete school years, in English or originals with translations
  • Upper School New Applicant Online Parent Survey
  • Introductory letter written by the applicant in English
  • Upper School Teacher reference form (online) 
  • Upper School English teacher reference form (online)
  • Upper School Math teacher reference form (online)
  • Learnign Support students only: Please attach IEP (Individual Education Plan) and recent assessments.
  • Application fee payment 350€ per student (credit card payment only)

 

Once the admissions office has received a complete application, the applicant will be considered for admission. Please note that submission of faulty or insufficient information can lead to a reversed admissions decision. 

An interview will be conducted when:

  • applicant is applying for a place in the upper school (grades 9-12)
  • applicant has learning support needs
  • submitted documents need to be clarified 
  • class placement needs to be defined

English Language Expectations

  • High School (grades 9-12): Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to succeed in high school. English language skills are evaluated throughout the admissions process, including a complete application and a student interview, and in some cases, an additional English assessment may be required.

Residency Requirements

  • Students must reside with at least one parent or a designated guardian while enrolled. The school requires verification of guardian arrangements to ensure student welfare and compliance with safeguarding policies.

For additional information, please contact the admissions office by email ISHadmissions@ishelsinki.fi

 

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