Language, music and sports classes and Sports Academy

Some of the basic education schools offer focused teaching starting from the 1st, 3rd or 7th grade. Focused teaching means teaching that emphasizes one school subject.

At Imatra, the emphasis is on English language (bilingual teaching), music and physical education.

Bilingual teaching

Bilingual education (Finnish and English) are offered In the Koski school center in grades 1–9. You apply for the first grade at the same time as the child is registered for school. Supplemental applications are organized for other classes, if there is space in the classes.

Music classes

In music class can study from the 3rd grade onwards Mansikkala school center. 2nd graders can apply for the class.

Exercise classes

In gym class can study Mansikkala school center in grades 7–9. The first 7th grade physical education class began operating in August 2023.

Sports Academy

The South Karelia Sports Academy enables you to combine training and schooling. The academy is maintained by the South Karelia Liikunta ja Urheilu ry EKLU.

A goal-oriented young person who plays sports can apply. The academy operates in all Imatra school centers in upper grades, 8th and 9th grades. The athletes train under the guidance of the coach of their sport one morning a week. Cooperation clubs and sports can be found here. 

You can apply to the academy in the spring term of the 7th grade. More information can be found on EKLU's website from this link.