Thriving in a Globalized World: Our Experience at Finland International School
By Mr. Shreyas and Ms. Frenie Jajoo, FIS Founding Parents
Choosing the right school for our child was a significant decision. We wanted an environment that not only provided academic excellence but also fostered global citizenship and a love for learning. At FIS, we’ve found that and so much more.
Jehhan, a 5th grader at FIS looks forwards to going to school every single day!! He describes learning as FUN!!
Mr. Nikke Keskinen, FIS Founding Principal (left) and Mr. Shreyas and Ms. Frenie Jajoo, FIS Founding Parents
Looking back at when we had first heard that Finland International School is going to open, we were excited and we met Mr. Nikke, founding principal. We were thoroughly impressed by his presentation on Finnish Education and how they were looking at integrating the same into our Indian education system. It was that meeting that had convinced us to move our child to this School!!
The FIS family, as we call it started growing from there on. FIS’s commitment to international education is evident in its diverse student body and multicultural faculty. This creates a truly enriching environment where children are exposed to different perspectives, cultures, and languages.
Ms. Rajani (MYP Vice Principal), Ms. Anna (FIS Principal), Jehhan, Ms. Frenie and Mr. Shreyas
We especially appreciate the school’s commitment to open communication and the strong parent-teacher-student relationships. We’ve been particularly impressed by:
The focus on phenomenon-based learning: Our son is encouraged to ask questions, explore his interests, and develop critical thinking skills.
The emphasis on technology integration: The school seamlessly integrates technology into the curriculum, preparing our son for the digital age.
The vibrant arts and extracurricular programs: From music, drama, sports, dance, home economics to woodwork and sewing there’s something for every child to discover and pursue their passions.
The strong emphasis on character development: The school instils values such as respect, courage, integrity, and empathy, preparing our son to become a responsible and compassionate global citizen.
Failure is Learning: The only place where failure is treated as learning. The faculty encourages to learn from the failures and instils the spirit of never giving up!
FIS has not only provided our son with an excellent education but also given him the confidence and skills to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. We have seen a massive improvement in the clarity of the thought process of our son and his ability to look for solutions of problems by interconnecting his learnings from failures if any. We are grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment the school provides and the positive impact it has had on our family.
