Admission Policy

The school operates a non-discriminatory and transparent application and admissions process.Every child that applies to our school goes through the admissions assessment. We assess thestudents to place them in the most appropriate grade level based on their skills. After the initialassessment, the admissions team holds the right to place the student at the appropriate gradelevel.

Admissions assessment is based on holistic evaluation of the child’s learning and his/her performance during the test. The school considers academic, social, emotional, and motoric skills as well as behaviour and attitude since they all are equally valuable in child’s holistic development.

Admissions assessment is based on holistic evaluation of the child’s learning and his/her performance during the test. The school considers academic, social, emotional, and motoric skills as well as behaviour and attitude since they all are equally valuable in child’s holistic development.

All fully completed applications are processed by the Admissions Team (including a special education teacher and the principal) on a case-by-case basis. During the initial evaluation process, and in line with Finland’s educational ethos, the Admissions Team assess the school’s ability to provide each individual candidate a quality education. Candidates’ applications are grouped into potential and non-potential. Potential means that the school may have the adequate resources to provide the candidate with a quality education experience, while nonpotential means that the school is not able to adequately serve the needs of the candidate.

Applications are accepted on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis throughout the school year, subject to availability. Guardians can fill in an application form on the school website or visit the school to get assistance.Year level placement is primarily determined by the age of a student when they are admitted.

The age of the student and grade entrance are proposed to follow this scheme

Grade-8                           13+

Student data collected will be handled only by the person(s) responsible for the matter and will not be shared with others. The principal has access to all collected data for decision making purposes.

• An inquiry to the school through website or by calling
• Our head of admissions will be in touch regarding a school tour and an opportunity to speak with the principal.
• Make sure you fill in all mandatory fields in the admission form and that you upload all the required attachments in English. You will be required to pay the admission fee before submitting the form. Please note that if any of the required information is missing, we will not be able to proceed with your application process.
• The school’s admissions team reviews the application and attachments. The team then determines the appropriate grade level for the entrance assessment and schedules it for the child.
• We wish to meet each applicant in person due to which we invite each child to attend the entrance assessment in a small group setting. The assessment reflects Finnish curriculum standards and is based on a holistic evaluation of the prospective student’s learning. This means we place equal value on academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and motor skills.
• The school admissions team make the final decision regarding admissions. We will notify you whether we are able to accommodate your child at FIS Pune.
• Pay the application processing and registration fee, the admissions fee, the caution money, and the book deposit together with term and tuition fees. Then sign the offer together with the policy document.

The following rules and regulations apply:

1. The school does not accept any donation in cash or in kind for admission. Should any consideration be demanded, the School Management must promptly be intimated. If anyone is found to have paid any sum of money as consideration for admission to an intermediary, individual or organization, admission will be cancelled at the sole discretion of the School Management.

2. Accordingly, Parents / Guardians / Applicants are requested to note the following: (A) Not to pay any amount by cash, cheque, or kind to anyone for admission. (B) Not to be misled by any false claims for securing admission by paying donation.

3. The right to grant admission – subject to the laws of the land, as applicable to this institution from time to time – is reserved with the school Management. No explanation will be given if admission is not granted.

4. In case it is discovered that incorrect or misleading information was provided during or as part of the admission process, then Admission, even if granted, will stand cancelled at the sole discretion of the School Management.

5. Fees once paid shall NOT be refunded under any circumstances.

6. Parents / Guardians / Applicants are expressly informed that Registration does NOT guarantee Admission. Admissions into Grade 0-4 depends on vacancies.

7. Parents / Guardians / Applicants are expressly informed that the school activities combine Academics with Sports, Adventure, and Cultural Activities, some, or all of which are compulsory as part of the overall education and development of the child.

8. Parents / Guardians / Applicants to confirm that no claims will be made against the School Management in respect of any loss or injury to the child during any of the activities conducted by the school. While the school takes maximum precautions to ensure the safety of its students, it cannot be held responsible if a child is hurt during prescribed sports and other activities.

9. Parents / Guardians / Applicants agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the school, being in force, including providing the appropriate indemnities, if required, in respect of any facilities obtained / arranged by the school for any of the activities planned for the children