International Schools Directory

Turku International School (TIS) belongs to a network of international and IB-schools. It was founded by the City of Turku in 2003 to meet the educational needs of the increasing international population in and around the city. According to the Treaty signed between the City of Turku and the University of Turku, Turun Normaalikoulu (Teacher Training School of Turku), will take care of the teaching in the International School. The official language of the school is English. The school functions as an independent unit and is maintained by the city government. The main school campus is located in Varissuo which is about 6 km from the city centre. The first 6 grades are situated in the TIS building next to Normaalikoulu, while the other classes and management are in the Normaalikoulu building. The school provides education from primary to high school level for children of foreign families temporarily living in Finland and for children of returning families. In special cases, children from Finnish families may be able to attend as well. This means that TIS educates the professionals of tomorrow and also builds the international infrastructure of the city.