The Finnish School introduces children and teens (3-18 years of age) to the Finnish language and culture. Tuition takes places once a week in three different locations: Concord West, Manly Vale in Sydney as well as in Newcastle.

Our curriculum is diverse and interesting aiming to create an enjoyable learning environment. The emphasis is on development of spoken language, however reading and writing are also practiced. Songs, craft and games are used to assist learning.

The teaching method is based on developing each child’s language skills individually. Students are divided into small groups based on their age and language skills.

In addition to the weekly lessons, the students and families get together to celebrate Finnish festivities and enjoy traditional Finnish foods. Once a year there is a weekend camp filled with fun activities for the whole family.

Why to enrol?

• Meet other children with similar cultural background.

• Learn and speak Finnish with peers of similar age.

• Improve your ability to communicate with Finnish relatives and be better prepared for visiting Finland.

• Learn about parents’ cultural background. 

• Further develop the language skills learnt at home.

• Participate in Finnish cultural events.

• Parents get to network with other Finnish families.