KuparivuoriNaantaliFinland

Naantali

Our Hometown Naantali

Naantali is a holiday town which you will love at first sight - and again and again.

Each visit offers you something new and attractive.

The Moominworld makes Naantali a top spot for children and families.

The town's atmosphere is a mixture of the charm of the archipelago, the diversity of history and the idyllic present day.

Naantali has a population of 18,834 (31 August 2013), and is located in the region of Finland Proper, 14 kilometres west of Turku.

The town encompasses a land area of 311.50 square kilometres .

Most of this area is located on the islands, but the majority of the population lives on the mainland.

In fact, most of the island is beautiful forest and farmland, while the mainland consists chiefly of residential areas.

Our SchoolKuparivuori The Finnish Comprehensive School,Grades 1-6 Headmaster

Vesa Malin

The nine classes of comprehensive school in Finland start at the age of 7.

All 7–16-year-olds, who are permanently living in Finland, are entitled to take part in basic education free of charge.

Textbooks and other materials are also free for pupils.

On grades 1–6, pupils have 20–26 hours of classes per week depending on their grade.

Classes are usually held in a specific classroom where the class teacher teaches most subjects.

Languages, for example, may be taught by someone other than the class teacher.

Teachers20 teachers and 10 special needs assistants

Pupils272 pupils

Welcome to our school and Naantali!