WELCOME TO THE INFO EVENING ON THE ENGLISH CLASSES. Tammelan koulu Tammela School

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1 WELCOME TO THE INFO EVENING ON THE ENGLISH CLASSES Tammelan koulu Tammela School

2 TONIGHT S SCHEDULE Principal of Tammela School Matti Annala English class teachers Anna-Maija Tiira Charles Harkin Pupils of 6E Emilia Kailamaa and Sanja Fonselius English Classes Enrolment Language testing, etc.

3 ENGLISH CLASSES IN TAMMELA SCHOOL E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E Anna-Maija Tiira Riitta Mäkinen Charles Harkin Veera Kairimo-Kanto Marja Rantanen Jonna Kolari

4 EDUCATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN TAMPERE The goal for language skills at the end of comprehensive education is a level close to the first language level (functional bilingualism). Schools offering FL Education: English: Fista 1 9 English: Tammela 1 6 Fista 7 9 German: Tammela 1 6 Sampo 7 9 French: Aleksanteri 0 6 Pyynikki 7 9

5 CLASSES BEGINNING IN AUGUST 2016 Finnish International School of Tampere: 1-3 CLASSES (20-72 students) Tammela: 1 CLASS (20-24 students)

6 ENROLMENT Concerns Tampere residents born in Application for the English classes in Tammela occurs through the standard school application process. A letter will be sent by the Welfare Services in December (in Finnish) to all future 1st graders about the application procedure in Tampere. The same information can be found in English on the city of Tampere web site. 1st graders enrol for school by internet with an electronic form during January 7th-24rd of If you wish to apply for Tammela school, fill in the web form and choose foreign language education at Tammela.

7 ENROLMENT

8 UNDERAGE STUDENTS Children born in 2010 The child must be approved by a certified psychologist. The parents are responsible for having their child tested outside the public system. It is recommended that the psychologist be provided with a statement (evaluation) from the child s preschool. The principal decides on admission based on the psychologist s statement and an optional statement from the child s preschool.

9 UNDERAGE STUDENTS Finnish first-grade education is aimed for the maturity level of a 7 year-old. Finnish preschool programs include many features of primary education curricula. Beginning school underage is not recommended. The school psychologist will answer further enquiries.

10 STUDENTS IN ENGLISH CLASSES FISTA FINNISH FAMILIES RETURNING TO FINLAND FOREIGN FAMILIES LIVING TEMPORARILY IN FINLAND (Fista) ENGLISH LANGUAGE FINNISH CHILDREN Able to speak English IMMIGRANTS LIVING PERMANENTLY IN FINLAND

11 TAMMELA SCHOOL TIME ALLOCATION PLAN

12 ENGLISH CLASSES Teaching philosophies are similar to the general guidelines used in Tampere. However there are two major differences: Language is the focus in learning and teaching: Foreign language is taught as a subject from first grade. Language studies begin earlier and last longer which is reflected in the aims, curriculum, and assessment also in grades 3-9. Language as a medium to learn: The English language is used as a medium to achieve the goals set in all subjects. English is used in all classes excluding mother tongue (Finnish) lessons. Details are specified in the school curriculum.

13 PERCENTAGE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE USED IN TAMMELA SCHOOL The percentage of English used in the classroom varies in each particular subject and grade level. The school curriculum specifies which lessons will be taught in English and which will be taught in the mother tongue (Finnish). The following lessons are mandated by the Finnish government to be taught in the Finnish language: Mother tongue (Finnish) Finnish biology and geography Finnish history

14 USE OF FINNISH LANGUAGE IN TAMMELA SCHOOL The main concepts will also be taught in Finnish in order to ensure that the child is able to continue his/her studies in both languages. Students must be able to thoroughly understand each subject both in English and Finnish. School s curriculum in Finnish as a mother tongue has the same goals as standard Finnish schools. After nine years of comprehensive schooling, students should have acquired knowledge in all subjects which is comparable to students attending standard schools. There is an equal opportunity to move on to secondary schooling.

15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Language testing will take place on 9 th of February. Reserve day in week 7, 16 th of February. A letter will be sent home informing the time and place. Tammela school tests English language skills. Finnish International School of Tampere tests both English language and other linguistic skills.

16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To get into Tammela School English Class the child has to score more than 40% of the test points ( 25/60). The students are selected in order on the basis of how many points were scored on the entrance examination. Obtaining the minimum amount of points does not necessarily mean that the child will be accepted. To get into the Finnish International School of Tampere the child has to score more than 60% of the test points. The students are selected in order on the basis of how many points were scored on the entrance examination. Obtaining the minimum amount of points does not necessarily mean that the child will be accepted.

17 NOTES ABOUT TESTING Remember: the test is always an exciting and stressful situation and the teachers giving the test are unfamiliar to the children. You don t have to prepare your child for the test. Notification of acceptance or refusal will be sent by letter to your address. Orientation will take place in week 11 in April 2016.

18 FURTHER ENQUIRIES Principal Matti Annala tel