SISU Schools® integrates Finnish educational expertise with American and international standards to deliver strong, research-based learning.
Built on a powerful blend of Finnish and American International standards — two respected education systems.
Everything you need to open your school — from documentation and policies to onboarding and training.
Your school benefits from hands-on guidance and a dedicated SISU advisor every step of the way.
We thought of everything.
A Finnish‑American hybrid curriculum for core subjects and individual learning plans for every student.
Full‑year online training, and coaching to equip teachers with the tools and guidance they need.
Ready‑to‑customize handbooks, policies, and forms designed for hassle‑free school operations and compliance.
Architectural guidance to design safe and effective classroom and campus from the start.
Budgeting tools and forecasting support to help you build a viable financial model and plan for your school’s growth.
Job descriptions and a recruitment platform so you can hire the right team with confidence and ease.
Launch your school website in days and access ready-made marketing materials to build your social media presence.
Use the selected software for curriculum planning, student progress tracking, daily school management, and professional development.
Every SISU School follows a rigorous quality assurance program based on top international standards for continuous improvement.
To open a SISU School, you will need:
These are the essential foundations for beginning the SISU journey. From there, our team will guide you through every step, from planning to launch and beyond.
We offer the whole K-12 path. You decide whether you want to start small and scale up gradually from KG to elementary or open all the levels at once.
Yes. The SISU model includes a fully developed early childhood education program that can be implemented independently or as the first phase of a full school. Many have chosen to start with kindergarten and expand gradually by adding grades as the school grows.
Students learn through exploration, collaboration, and reflection, not memorization or pressure. The focus is on deep understanding, meaningful connections, and strong learning outcomes.
Every student is seen as a unique learner. Individualized learning ensures that each child progresses at their own pace, supported and challenged according to their needs.
SISU learning is research-based and grounded in child development principles. Instruction follows students’ natural stages of growth, ensuring that learning remains developmentally appropriate, engaging, and motivating.
The SISU approach combines Finnish pedagogical strengths with international academic expectations, balancing academic rigor with well-being.
All SISU Schools follow a curriculum developed by experts in curriculum design and implementation. It is rooted in the Finnish tradition of meaningful, student-centered learning and designed to meet the demands of international education.
We meet international academic standards by incorporating internationally recognized frameworks, including those used in American international schools, such as Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. This ensures that students are academically challenged, globally competitive, and fully prepared for future pathways, while still benefiting from the depth and balance of the Finnish approach.
Your school can be English medium only or multilingual. Currently most of our schools are bilingual, offering core subjects in English and other subjects in local language.
Teacher development in SISU Schools follows a three-tiered training model designed to ensure practical implementation and lasting impact.
Educators gain access to our professional learning platform, which includes self-paced modules built around the SISU approach and student learning practices. This is followed by leadership-led training sessions to reinforce key concepts and guide teachers in real-world application.
In addition, we offer live, need-based webinars on relevant topics to support continuous growth and address local challenges, ensuring teachers feel confident, supported, and empowered in their work.
No. SISU Schools operate under the SISU brand to maintain consistency and global recognition. If you’re looking to create a fully customised school with your own identity, Fennomena offers a separate service for that.
SISU Schools is a bilingual model which provenly has many advantages over single language education. Learn more about the benefits of bilingual education on the video.
You are also able to operate on local language and staff, which makes the operations and recruitment easier.
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