Activities, Clubs and A Typical Day
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Our Approach to Enrichment
Finnish education has always understood that children are more than their academic performance. Sports, arts, creative pursuits, civic engagement, and outdoor experiences are not extras.
They are essential parts of a well-rounded education, and they are essential parts of who our learners become.
Our activities programme reflects that understanding. Whatever a learner is passionate about, they will find a community of like-minded peers and a supportive educator to help them develop it.
Beyond the Classroom
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Sports Academy
The Sports Academy develops strength, speed, balance, agility, coordination, and endurance while fostering teamwork, resilience, confidence, and healthy habits in a fun, supportive environment.
Facilitated by: Finland International School Maldives Sports Team -
Karate
The Karate Club introduces learners to martial arts while developing discipline, respect, self-control, perseverance, fitness, coordination, focus, and self-confidence in a safe environment.
Facilitated by: Japan Shotokan Karate Association -
Basketball
The Basketball Club develops dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through engaging games and practice. Learners build fitness, confidence, sportsmanship, cooperation, and strategic thinking.
Facilitated by: Stars Basketball Academy -
Athletics
The Athletics Club develops running, jumping, and throwing skills while improving strength, speed, endurance, and coordination. Learners also build resilience, set personal goals, and embrace an active lifestyle.
Facilitated by: Saaid Sports Academy -
Clay & Pottery Programme
The Clay & Pottery Programme encourages creativity through hands-on sculpting and pottery. Learners develop fine motor skills, patience, artistic expression, and problem-solving while creating unique clay artworks.
Facilitated by: The Clay Studio Maldives -
Coding & Programming
The Coding & Programming Club introduces computer programming through interactive projects and challenges. Learners develop computational thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy while creating games, animations, and simple applications.
Facilitated by: Algorithmics Maldives -
Eco-Guardian Club
The Eco-Guardian Club inspires future environmental leaders through hands-on learning in marine conservation, sustainability, and the Blue Economy. Learners participate in fieldwork, citizen science, water sports, and environmental expeditions while developing leadership, resilience, and ocean literacy.
Facilitated by: SEAD & Finland International School Maldives -
French and Mandarin Club
The French and Mandarin Club introduces learners to both languages through engaging, interactive activities, developing foundational language skills, communication confidence, and an appreciation of French and Chinese cultures.
Facilitated by: Chinese Language Center / FISM French Teacher
A Typical Day
Understanding the shape of the school day helps families settle their children in quickly and confidently.
While every day at Finland International School Maldives is different by design, a consistent daily rhythm gives learners the security and structure they need to thrive.
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Morning Welcome
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Learning Blocks
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Enrichment Activities
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Reflection & Home Time
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Morning Welcome
Each day begins with a gathering that builds community, sets intentions for the day, and gives every learner a moment to be seen and heard before learning begins.
This is a distinctly Finnish practice and one that families consistently tell us their children value deeply.
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Cross-Curricular Learning Blocks
The main body of the morning is given to structured learning that crosses subject boundaries. Learners engage with themes through inquiry, discussion, reading, writing, and hands-on activity.
Educators work collaboratively, allowing learners to access different areas of expertise fluidly throughout the session.
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Outdoor and Physical Time
Physical activity is an integral part of school life, supporting both learning and wellbeing. Movement enhances attentiveness, memory, and early literacy, while lessons, breaks, and events keep students energized. Physical activities foster collaboration, creativity, and focus.
By embedding activity into routines, students strengthen academic skills, build healthy habits, and enjoy vibrant social connections.
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Independent and Collaborative Projects
Learners regularly work on extended projects, individually or in groups, that deepen their engagement with curriculum themes.
These projects develop research skills, creativity, self-management, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly to different audiences.
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Afternoon Enrichment and Reflection
The afternoon includes enrichment activities, reading time, creative pursuits, and structured reflection on the day’s learning. Learners are encouraged to think about what they have learned, what questions remain, and what they want to explore next
This reflective habit is one of the most powerful things our learners take with them when they leave.
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Beyond School Hours
Our activities programme extends beyond the formal school day for learners who wish to develop specific interests further.
Details of after-school programmes and their schedules
are available from the school office.