Norden International School

Admissions

Applying to Norden, in three steps.

We accept new students throughout the year when places are available. Most families decide whether Norden is right for them by visiting in person — that's the first step below.

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How to apply

From your first visit to the first day.

  1. 01

    Visit us

    Come to an open morning, or arrange a private tour. The deciding moment for most families is in person — walking the building, meeting a teacher, watching a real lesson.

  2. 02

    Level assessment

    For Grades 2–9, your child completes a short, friendly level assessment so we can plan their placement. Grade 1 entrants need only a kindergarten report card.

  3. 03

    Confirm and start

    Once a place is offered, the €750 registration fee secures it. Sign the school contract, and your child starts on the agreed date — typically in August.

Requirements

Academic requirements.

  • All grades 1–9

    We welcome students throughout the year, subject to places.

  • No prior English required

    A level assessment is arranged for all new students from Grade 2 upwards.

  • Bring recent report cards

    So our teachers can plan placement effectively from day one.

  • Returning students take priority

    New students are assessed via the level test and a short motivation letter.

Apply

Apply to Norden.

Fill in the application form below — about your child, the grade or afternoon club, and how to reach you. We come back to you by email, usually the same working day, and arrange the visit and level assessment from there.

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Fees 2026–27

Transparent fees, no surprises.

Tuition is paid in four instalments. Finnish VAT applies at the current rate (25.5%).

Annual tuition

Primary (Grades 1–6)

Per academic year.

€9,850 + VAT

Secondary (Grades 7–9)

Per academic year.

€11,750 + VAT

Books

Per academic year.

€500

One-time

Registration

Paid once, after a place is offered.

€750

Discounts

Sibling discount

For siblings enrolled in the same academic year.

5%

Afternoon club (optional)

Monthly fee

Includes materials and a snack.

€200 + VAT

Common questions

Answers for families considering Norden.

When can my child start at Norden?
The school year begins in August. We also accept students throughout the year when places are available.
Is previous knowledge of English required?
No prior English knowledge is required. From Grade 2 onwards we arrange a short level assessment.
What documents should I bring to the level assessment?
Please bring your child's most recent school report cards and any prior learning-support documentation.
Are returning students given priority?
Yes. Returning students are given priority for places.
Does Norden issue a Finnish graduation certificate at the end of Grade 9?
No. Norden operates as a private school under Finnish home-education law and does not itself issue a Finnish graduation certificate. See the After Grade 9 page for the full pathway map.
Are there payment plans for the annual tuition?
Tuition is paid in four instalments across the school year.