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  • The UH’s department of teacher education
  • The UH’s renowned teacher training schools

Visits to other public schools

  • Visits to the Finnish National Agency for Education

Customized lectures on your topic of interests

Education in Finland

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WHAT MAKES THE FINNISH EDUCATION SYSTEM ESPECIALLY SUCCESSFUL?

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Meet finnish experts in education

Would you like to learn directly from experts in teacher education? Are you interested in learning about the Finnish education system from local professionals, and seeing educational theory at work in the classroom? Are you looking for a tailor-made programme to cater to your group’s specific needs? Come to visit us in Helsinki, Finland.

Meet Finnish experts in education

Examples of our offerings, the uh's department of teacher education, the finnish national agency for education, the uh's renowned teacher training schools, other public schools, what do we offer.

The University of Helsinki Centre for Continuing Education HY+ offers customized professional educational visits in English which are designed to showcase Finnish practices in education.

- Learn about the latest educational research and practices from leading experts. - Get concrete ideas to develop a school with happy and engaged students. - Use Finnish innovative practices in your own context.

The visits are customized for teachers, principals, administrators, students and all others interested in learning about the Finnish educational system. The recommended group size is minimum 10 people, and the minimum duration of the visit is 3 days.

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Please use the Service Order Request form to start the planning process of your group’s educational visit to Finland. Should you have other questions regarding our services, please use the regular contact form or send us e-mail [email protected] .

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The visits are customized for teachers, principals, administrators, students and all others interested in learning about the Finnish educational system. The customized programs are for groups of 10 people or more.

Introduction of University of Helsinki

Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is the oldest university in Finland. With a student body of 36,500, it is also the largest university in Finland and one of the leading multidisciplinary universities in the world. The University of Helsinki is constantly ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. Teacher education is one of the core competences of the university.

Please visit the University´s website for more information.

Comments on previous visits:

“It has been a really collaborative and mutually a very fruitful experience. The HY+ staff was keen to help and they’ve really accommodated to our needs. It has been a very nice working experience with them.”

- Priya Malhotra, Group Head Marketing, S. Chand Group, India

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“We had a great time and the students were immersed into the various aspects of the Finnish Educational system. I believe that this experience has so impacted their thinking that aspects they observed and found interesting may eventually get introduced in diverse ways. I think they are now also more aware of the relationship between the culture of a society and the educational system.”

- Dr. Martha Banfa, Higher Colleges of Technology, Fujairah Women’s College, United Arab Emirates

“We really appreciate the opportunity we had in discussing the educational needs of students and the challenges we face at this critical time as we endeavour to educate all our children to outstanding standard, holistically, especially during the 21st century. We are looking forward to continue working with you in our efforts to learn more and to practice what had been practised in Finland for so many years. It is important to be noted here that this visit is very useful to us in improving educational opportunities for students’ achievement in our schools.”

- Kamaliah Binti Noordin, Vice President, Pendidikan IKRAM Musleh Berhad, Malaysia

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UniVisits are targeted to professionals in diverse fields wishing to learn state-of-the-art know-how in their own area. Based on the expertise of the eleven faculties of the University of Helsinki, we design customised programmes to meet the needs of each visit group.

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Finland as an educational travel destination

Why choose finland.

Finland differs from many other high-ranking PISA countries by having comparatively short school days, little focus on homework and exams as well as emphasis on self-direction and critical thinking. This is reflected on the satisfaction of the Finnish pupils – they stand out from their peers in terms of how happy they feel with their own lives. According to PISA 2018 , Finland is the only country to score high in both academic performance and life satisfaction. No wonder Finland has been selected as the happiest nation in the world already six times in a row!  

Equality is one of the key cornerstones of the Finnish education system. This means equal opportunities for schooling and individual support when needed. The philosophy of continuous learning throughout life is also one of the guiding principles of the Finnish education system. The digital revolution is changing education and future professions, highlighting the importance of continuously learning new skills.

Finland is also one of the pioneers of sustainable development and the theme is reflected in the national curriculum. Many educational travel operators provide sustainability themed school camps and study tours. 

Satisfied, successful students

Finland has been one of the top ranking PISA countries throughout the 2000s. Finnish students rank in the top 5 of OECD countries in reading literacy, science literacy, and financial literacy. Students have more emphasis on self-direction and critical thinking than homework and exams, which is reflected on their satisfaction. Finnish pupils stand out from their peers in terms of how happy they feel with their own lives.

Equality for all

Education is a key element of the Finnish welfare society. Finland has an educational system that offers equal educational opportunities for all and is free of charge from pre-primary to higher education.

Happiest country

The World Happiness Report, by the UN, has ranked Finland as the happiest nation in thw world six times in a row (2023). 

Educational camps and study tours for youngsters

School camps, study tours, and sister school visits combine educational content with leisure travel. The interest towards immersive learning in a Finnish school together with local pupils has increased rapidly. Finland offers educational camps with focus on STEAM subjects, English language, coding & robotics, music & arts, nature activities, sustainability… you name it! 

The camp and study tour programs in Finland support the learning of the 21st century skills including problem solving, creativity, teamwork and sharing know-how – all based on the Finnish curriculum. Teaching methods include adventure education and phenomenon-based learning. 

The activities are mainly carried out outdoors and in clean nature both in summer and winter times. Finnish forests and nature provide the best learning environment for all students helping to recover from the effects of stress and everyday worries. 

Finland has a number of educational camp and study tour organizers that are happy assist you in designing a memorable experience for your young customers. Many of them also provide professional study tours. 

Sustainability in educational travel

Finland is one of the pioneers of sustainable development and the theme is also one of the key corner stones of the national curriculum. This makes it an interesting topic for school camps and study trips to Finland. Here are a few ideas how to include it as a main educational theme for the guests: 

In 2015, the member countries of the UN agreed upon a programme for sustainability development (Agenda 2030), and 17 detailed Sustainable Development Goals . Finland has been one of the first countries to implement the programme, with local focus themes “Carbon-neutral and resource-wise Finland”, and “Non-discriminating, equal and highly skilled Finland”. This can provides further content for the visit. 

You can make the sustainability principles visible and tangible for your guests by talking about them throughout the duration of their visit. Pinpoint examples during different parts of the visit to show how sustainability is an everyday topic made up of small, individual tasks of recycling, saving water and energy, bringing back your own garbage from the forest, respecting the learning of the local school community etc. 

During a city sightseeing tour, you can introduce climate actions and local practical initiatives undertaken by the city. 

Educational opportunities outside the school building 

Increasingly, Finnish educational professionals and cultural institutions are developing programmes for learning outside school. For example, public and private institutions, nature centres, science centres, museums and sports institutes offer the same programmes in English for foreign guests that Finnish pupils also enjoy during local school camps. Moreover, some internationally-oriented Finnish teachers have created specific programmes, to provide authentic learning opportunities. 

Examples for study themes offered by museums, sports institutes, science centres, youth centres, and nature centres include: 

Coding, digital fabrication, robotics

Film making

Finnish history and lifestyle

Geological and biological diversity

Innovation skills and STEAM

Nature as a learning environment

Social and life skills

Physical training and education

Sustainability, environmental education and circular economy

Educational travel products

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Private School Visits

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Sustainable Camp School -programme in Iloranta

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The Countryside – With Phenomenon-based Learning in Iloranta

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Educational product manual

View Visit Finland's product manual to explore more educational travel products designed for global professionals in the travel industry.

Finnish National Agency for Education

Welcome to the Finnish National Agency for Education’s (EDUFI) website.

On our website, you can find information about the National core curricula and qualification requirements as well as the services we provide in our role as a government authority.

News and current issues

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Our external services around the web

Edufi bookstore.

In our bookstore, we sell learning materials, print versions of our publications and other useful materials.

eRequirements

This is the English language version of the website that contains the qualification requirements for vocational education in Finland.

Vipunen - Education Statistics Finland

Vipunen provides many kinds of detailed statistics on education in Finland.

Study in Finland

Study in Finland provides general information about Finnish Higher Education institutions, student life and studying in Finland.

Studyinfo.fi

Studyinfo is the shared portal site for applying to both vocational and general upper secondary studies, as well as to higher education institutions.

Education Finland

Education Finland is a national education export program, offering Finnish educational know-how and learning solutions globally.

Information on funding for internationalisation

EDUFI promotes internationalisation in Finland.

You can for example take part in an international exchange, develop your organization or expand your professional expertise through international traineeship, exchange or scholarship programmes we coordinate. We are responsible for implementing and providing information about the European Union's programmes in our field in Finland. 

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Finnish Education Study Tour (FEST)

Would you like to learn the secrets behind the finnish education, visit finland, see how the finnish education system works and meet with key developers..

Would you like to learn the secrets behind the Finnish education? Finpeda is organizing Finnish Education Study Tours (FEST), five-day programs, which will give you an inclusive picture of Finnish education and introduce you the latest innovations in the field of education. You will visit schools at all levels, observe in classrooms and speak to leaders, teachers, and students about the subjects you are interested.

Finnish Education Study Tours are organized in Oulu , which is the biggest city in Northern Finland. Oulu is known for technology, modern city life, and unique northern nature as well as high-quality education! During the FESTs, we will also visit Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle where you will be able to meet Santa Claus and see the beautiful arctic nature. We will finish our study visits to a reindeer farm where we have a farewell dinner together.

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Becoming tour dates:

*Summer FEST is organized during the summer holiday.

Finnish Education Study Tours are meant for all those who are interested in the Finnish education system: teachers, school principals, decision makers, management, administrators etc.

Tour program:

Themes of the days:

  • LESS IS MORE – Introduction to Finnish education system
  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL – Getting familiar with the basic education
  • SETTING THE DIRECTION FOR LIFE – Overview of upper secondary school and vocational education
  • WHAT ARE FINNISH TEACHERS MADE OF? – A peak to teacher training and university studies
  • EXPEDITION TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE – The biggest log school in the world and Santa Claus Village

For more information, see also the detailed study tour program.

1490 € + VAT 24 % per person. The price includes all school visit and presentations, lunches and materials as well as transportation to visit local schools and the trip to Rovaniemi to see Santa Claus. It also includes the visit to the reindeer farm and farewell dinner.

Registration:

To register for Finnish Education Study Tour, fill the FEST registration form.

Tailor-made Finnish Education Study Tours

We provide also tailor-made study tours! If you are interested in a more specific program, please contact us and we will plan a study tour according to your needs. You can visit schools, educational institutions, and companies in Helsinki, Oulu, and Rovaniemi in three different Finnish regions. Each tour has a general part plus a specific focus on some of the following areas:

  • Strategic leadership and Innovations
  • Living Labs and Pilot projects
  • Teacher training
  • Kindergarten and comprehensive schools
  • Vocational and Higher Education
  • Finnish school design
  • Technology development and Education technology solutions

We have very good experience hosting groups for 3-5 days with size from 2 to 25 participants. We work together with Business Oulu and we are a member of Future Learning Finland network.

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Overview of the Finnish Education Levels

Learning Scoop provides an inclusive Education in Finland Study Tour where participants have the opportunity to become familiar with the Finnish education system in all levels and explore the factors influencing its success from Early Childhood Education and Care to Higher Education. In Finland, the world-class education path begins with world-class early childhood educationfollowing the one’s development and continuing as lifelong learning in adulthood. The same principles follow throughout the life-long learning path.

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Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland regularly visits schools.

This Study Tour will start by covering Finnish Education System and Training Routes to give the bigger picture. Then we will build the foundation while getting to know Early Childhood Education and Care in Finland. High School and Vocational Schools offer real choices for our youth and they are equally respected and popular. Higher Education promotes both academic excellence and practical orientation as entrepreneurship.

Objectives: The programme gives visitors an overview of the Finnish education system, Finnish society and culture, support systems, learning and teaching approaches and how it is implemented in action. It introduces examples and practices to prove Finnish innovative and entrepreneurial excellence. Education in Finland Study Tour offers an up-close and personal view of daily life in the Finnish classroom and in other learning environments. The programme includes theoretical lectures with practical orientation, activating workshops and visits to Finnish schools to observe Finnish education onsite.

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Daily program on Study Tour at 9am- 3pm

On request for groups, contact us !

Where: Tampere , Finland. Download Digital Travel Guide to get local tips!

Monday: Finnish Education System and Training Routes

  • Introduction to the principles behind the education system
  • Paradoxes of Finnish Education: Less is More, No dead ends etc.
  • Teacher’s role and tasks and teacher autonomy
  • National core curriculum vs. local curricula
  • Curriculum and teaching materials
  • Assessment in the Finnish Basic Education: continuous assessment, but no national tests
  • Learning theory and practices in Finland
  • Learner centered learning approach

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Tuesday: Early Childhood Education and Care in Finland

  • School visit, 1st-9th grade
  • Care, education and teaching to support children’s balanced growth, development and learning
  • Educare model: integrated approach to care, education and teaching
  • Curriculum Reform: New National Core Curriculum for ECEC in Finland
  • Different forms of day-care and early childhood education in Finland
  • The funding and fees for day care
  • Pre-primary education as a link between early childhood education and school

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Wednesday: High School and Vocational School – Real Choices

  • Kinde rgarten visit
  • Upper secondary education in Finland oSelf-directed learning and individual responsibility
  • Finnish High School: broad basis for academic studies and higher education o Electronic matriculation examination o Team-based learning models
  • Quality Vocational Education as a highly valued education choice o Competence-based evaluation in vocational education o Close co-operation with working life
  • “No dead ends” –principle in upper secondary education
  • Green Trail Nature experience or Dinner at Näsinneula Observation Tower (depending on the weather)

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Thursday: Higher Education – from academic excellence to entrepreneurship

  • School visit, Finnish Upper Secondary School (High School)
  • School visit, Vocational School
  • Higher Education – from academic excellence to entrepreneurship o Knowledge and innovations as a basis for national development o Universities as a home for academic excellence o Free higher education for Finnish citizens (no tuition fees)
  • Universities of Applied Sciences developing Finnish industry and business • Higher education enhancing entrepreneurship and innovations

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Friday: Higher Education visits and Wrap up of the Program

  • Visit to team enterprises ProAkatemia or Demola Innovation Platform
  • Visit to higher education institution: University of Tampere or Tampere University of Applied Sciences
  • Evaluation and final reflection on program
  • Farewell lunch
  • Future co-operation

This is an example program. Minor changes to content and schedule are possible .

Excursions and cultural experiences: There are plenty of excursions and evening activities available. Are you interested in Boat Tour or seeing Finnish Wilderness? How about Sauna Experience or Ice hole swimming? Read more about Finnish Excursions and Experiences here.

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Training methods: The program includes introductions by the instructors to the various themes mentioned above, and independent and collaborative activities. The training methods are widely used in the Finnish education system. Particular attention will be paid to reflecting and expanding on the experiences the participants have during their visits to various educational institutions in region. Every visit is carefully evaluated.

Trainers: Learning Scoop is a Finnish company working in the fields of education and training. The staff comprises experienced teachers and experts, who have received excellent feedback on their work.

The trainers at Learning Scoop have years of teaching experience gained through the Finnish educational community and through teacher training. Learning Scoop trainers have received outstanding feedback for their well-executed and inspiring training sessions and study visits.

Costs: Individual participants 1450e+possible VAT 24%/ person

Group prices: 4-9 participants in a group the price is 1350e+ possible VAT 24% / person 10-14 participants in a group the price is 1050e+ possible VAT 24% / person 15-19 participants in a group the price is 950e+ possible VAT 24% / person 20 or more participants in a group the price is 850e+ possible VAT 24% / person

The program includes lectures and workshops, study material, visits and transportation to visit places, expert host,  Green Trail Nature experience or Dinner at Näsinneula Observation Tower , certificate of participation, Premium version of LessonApp for free for a year , Book Finnish Education in Practice: What, Why and How , lunches, coffee and farewell lunch. Watch a video what happens during education study tours in Finland!

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Accommodation

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We are happy to collaborate with Lapland Hotels which offers you a chance to experience Lapland in the heart of a city. The centrally located hotels are close to our training premises. The design of the rooms was influenced by nature and the stories of Lapland. The restaurant serves unique tastes of Nordic nature and Lapland in visually pleasing dishes.

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They offer fixed prices for our customers accordingly:

Lapland Hotels Tampere, Address Yliopistonkatu 44, Tampere:

Room in Comfort Class for 1 person 105€/night (112€/night in 2024) Room in Comfort Class for 2 persons 125€/night (132€/night in 2024)

Lapland Hotels Arena, Address Ratapihankatu 54, Tampere:

Room in Comfort Class for 1 person 118€/ night (122€/night in 2024) Room in Comfort Class for 2 persons 138€/ night (142€/night in 2024)

Prices include buffet breakfast with local delicacies, taxes, sauna and wireless internet connection.

Check the availability and book your room at Lapland Hotels in Tampere by email sales.tampere@laplandhotels.com with code “LEARNINGSCOOP”

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Educational visit program examples

Steam as a finnish pisa secret in basic education, program description.

Stem (science, technology, engineering and maths) is enriched with arts in Finnish education. Result is STEaM education. The phenomenon-based learning challenges subject boundaries and encourages learners to achieve versatile understanding about our technological complexed world. Part of Finnish Pisa-success is arts (arts, music, drama, crafts), that increases and strengthens creativeness, self awareness, social skills etc. and supports learning also in so called academic subjects. Visit reveals how STEaM-content occurs in Finnish basic education. Visit includes professional lectures, visits to schools to observe and participate in STEaM-teaching and hands-on workshops, where participants can learn Finnish experimental methods to learn STEaM contents (science, coding, robotics, drama, music etc.).

Links: The City of Joensuu University of Eastern Finland Taitola Crafts Center – University of Eastern Finland – Instagram Ministry of Education Finnish National Agency for Education Description of the education system Education system as a PDF file Finnish education system in a nutshell PDF About teachers and principals in Finland

Finnish path from cradle to profession

A cross-cutting review to Finnish education system which opens the individuals path from early education to profession. Finnish education system is highly valued around the world. In Finland society gives equal opportunities to each and every individual to achieve their personal goals in education. Education system does not create dead ends in education path regarding individuals choices or social background. Finnish education system is also geographically equal, teachers profession is valued and teachers has high level education. Visit helps to understand why Finland has so high end education system which is based on equality. Results of Finnish education system can be recognized from Pisa-success, overall happyness and standard of living, gross domestic product and various meters of education level of people, equality of society etc.

Links: The City of Joensuu Riveria Vocational Education and Training Consortium Karelia University of Applied Sciences University of Eastern Finland Ministry of Education Finnish National Agency for Education Early childhood education and care Description of the education system Education system as a PDF file Finnish education system in a nutshell PDF About teachers and principals in Finland

School pupils wellbeing in Finland

A cross-cutting review to Finnish general education system and how the system supports different kind of learners equally. A part of Finland´s Pisa-secret is the support systems which help individuals to achieve their personal maximum from pre-school to general upper secondary education ignoring individuals socio-economical background. The program describes also Finnish society and families every day functions, which draws a background for Finnish education system as a whole. In the course of the visit the principles of inclusion, general support, intensified support, special support, advanced classes, local support methods to learning and student welfare are discussed. The program consists of lectures, discussions and visits to different kinds of education environments where support actions takes place. The visit is closed in a workshop in which the participants reflect what they have seen and experienced and consider if some of the themes could be used as a starting point for the development work in their own education system.

Useful resources: The City of Joensuu Ministry of Education Finnish National Agency for Education Description of the education system Support system for pupils and students Education system as a PDF file Finnish education system in a nutshell PDF About teachers and principals in Finland Pupil and student welfare

Mining and quarrying

Nursing and care, study tour: ageing knowledge and competence in finland – north karelian approach to active ageing.

Note : programme will be tailored based on needs and interest, length can also vary; this example gives an idea of the study tour potential

More information: Dr. Liisa Timonen, Head of Internationalisation, Karelia University of Applied Sciences; [email protected]

Clinical Study Visit

Population ageing is a global phenomenon. People are living longer than before and this demographic fact challenges, among other things, the traditional and costly hospital-centered system in elderly care. For decades Finland has developed innovative and effective solutions aiming to improve quality of life for the elderly and at the same time prevent the costs of health care rising. Clinical Study Visit offers participants a very special opportunity to learn from a variety of best practices of Finnish elderly care.

Target group

International welfare and healthcare experts, innovators, educators, entrepreneurs who are interested in Finnish elderly care service system, practices and education.

Benefits for participants

  • Capacity building by benchmarking Finnish elderly care service system – the Finnish quality recommendations, acts and European Core Competences for working with older people will be introduced
  • Getting to know the highly qualified Finnish elderly care organisations and understand how they operate in practice
  • Authentic learning experiences, inspiring participatory methods
  • Networking and partnerships with Finnish organisations and companies in elderly care and lifelong learning

Instructors Experts of Karelia University of Applied Sciences

Interpretation Interpreter service available if needed.

Group size Preferable group of 10 participants.

News and events

Workshopit: koulutusvientitoimijoiden koulutus ja koulutusvientistrategioiden kirkastaminen, afrikkateemaiset virtuaalikahvit 9.6.2020 klo 11-13, 7.5.2020 kansainväliset kilpailutukset -koulutuswebinaari, development of education ecosystem in joensuu’s innovation environment 2016-2019, 10.2.2020 koulutusmatkailun aamukahvit, visitors from st.petersburg, educamp 2019 for chinese teenagers, 13.9.2019 koulutus: sopimukset, b2e-innovaatio-ekosysteemi ja yhteiset tuotteet, 200 kiinalaisen leirikoulu joensuussa ja kontiolahdella.

Education Finland promotes deep and diverse cooperation among our member organisations, linking them with international partners, and connecting them to new opportunities for business and collaboration. Our members' expertise covers educational and learning products – technologies, programs, applications, digital learning suites and software, educational content and materials – to services such as teacher training, pedagogical and vocational programs, as well as multi-functional solutions  in the physical and digital learning environments. 

Members selected for the programme are given the opportunity to use the label of official membership. The members represent educational institutes on all levels of education and private companies. 

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In Finland, there is a broad national consensus that Finland’s wellbeing is and will be based on knowledge and expertise. Good results of Finnish education system were not achieved overnight. It has taken decades and many reforms to take the Finnish educational system where it is now. Finland has developed education in a systematic way in a broad cooperation with stakeholders. We happily share the ideas and know-how we have gained in the process and work with you, so that you can benefit from our experiences when developing your education solutions. 

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North European Business Academy (NEBA)

NEBA (North European Business Academy) is a web-based academy. In addition to online learning, the studying methods can be face to face studying or blended learning. NEBA's field of expertise is…

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Educa fair provides a window to Finnish education

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Universities

Whether you’re looking for a career in high tech, fine arts or anything in between, studying in Finland is a great value for investment. Experience the engaging student life in Finland: diverse student communities, inspiring fellow students and affordable student prices combined with top-quality education, groundbreaking research and strong emphasis on innovation – what more can you hope for?

Finnish higher education institutions have over 20 000 international students studying in several locations around the country. Our 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS) offer over 500 bachelor's and master's degree programmes taught in English. All universities and universities of applied sciences have scholarship opportunities for international students.

Invest in your future and become the independent and creative professional the future workplaces need!

LAB University of Applied Sciences

Karelia university of applied sciences, university of oulu, åbo akademi university, university of eastern finland, university of helsinki, university of jyväskylä, university of lapland, university of the arts helsinki, university of turku, university of vaasa, tampere university, turku university of applied sciences, vaasa university of applied sciences, tamk university of applied sciences, seinäjoki university of applied sciences seamk, savonia university of applied sciences, satakunta university of applied sciences samk, häme university of applied sciences hamk, novia university of applied sciences, oulu university of applied sciences, metropolia university of applied sciences, lut university, laurea university of applied sciences, lapland university of applied sciences, kajaani university of applied sciences, south-eastern finland university of applied sciences xamk, jamk university of applied sciences, humak university of applied sciences, hanken school of economics, haaga-helia university of applied sciences, diaconia university of applied sciences, centria university of applied sciences, arcada university of applied sciences, aalto university.

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School visits

School visit.

Finnish youth have stayed at the top of the PISA ranking lists since the year 2000. Are you interested in visiting Finland to discover more about our successful and high-quality education system? Let EduBorealis lead the way!

  • One day visit

The Highlights of Finnish Education

Come and explore different ways of learning in classroom. During the visit you will meet the principal, discuss and share knowledge with Finnish teachers. Get familiar with the concept of guidance counselling in Finland.

Student-centered learning

Visit lessons, meet teachers and students: Explore a variety of student- centered methods used in the classroom. Get new ideas how to implement them in your classroom.

Digital tools

In Finland the students use digital textbooks, platforms and exams. Come and experience everyday life in the classroom with different digital tools.

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  • 5-day study tour

Each day includes:

* Visit to a Finnish school (different school levels) * Exploring work in the classroom * Discussing and sharing knowledge with experienced Finnish teachers * Workshop / Cultural visit

Ask for more information and start your journey to education paradise, Finland!

Finnish education in a nutshell, free high-quality education for all..

This is the basic principle behind the world-renowned Finnish education system. The Finnish education policy aims to offer all its citizens equal opportunities to education.

  • Education is free at all levels, from primary schools to higher education. School textbooks and lunches are free for all pupils in basic education. At upper secondary level, however, students or their parents purchase textbooks.
  • The Finnish education system is also quite flexible, there are no dead-ends as students can continue their studies on a higher level of education, no matter what choices they make in between.
  • The focus is on learning rather than testing, and there are no national standardized tests for pupils in basic education.
  • Both schools and teachers enjoy extensive autonomy. The Finnish education system relies on the proficiency of highly-educated teachers and other staff members.

Finnish youth have stayed at the top of the PISA ranking lists since the year 2000. Come to Finland to discover more about our successful and high-quality education system and let EduBorealis lead the way.

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LIVE Virtual School Visits and Study Tours

  • Would you like to visit Finnish schools, but COVID-19 restrictions, time constraints, or travel costs are standing in your way?
  • Would you like to share with your colleagues what you learned in a previous visit, and offer them a chance for a virtual visit?
  • Are you interested in continuous contact with a Finnish school, as opposed to just a quick visit?

VisitEDUfinn Ltd., a Finnish company specialized in organizing school visits and study tours, is now pioneering LIVE virtual visit programs and educational tours. COVID-19 has given us the necessary push to develop our “traditional” visit concept into something totally new, and even more beneficial for our clients. We have created our virtual programs without compromising the elements of an authentic experience– live observation, interaction, sharing with other participants, and the cultural aspects of Finnish education.

We have already had success with LIVE online services

In November 2020 we organized a two-day virtual study tour with 84 participants, and here are some of our client’s comments:

Thank you for the high professional organization of such an event...it went PERFECT. It is an honor for me to work with such a professional partner who can organize such a two-day program. It was really very good. Elista Girdauskienė, UAB "KIVEDA", Lithuania

Our latest LIVE online virtual study tours were part of our LIFE2021Remote event where participants could follow different schools in the same session. Our recommendation rate was 82%.

Thank you for the conference today. It was very informative and enjoyable I can’t wait to visit Finland again! Margaret Colley, Margaret Colley Education Ltd, UK

In October 2020 we had our first online event, EYES2020Remote , where 92,31% of the participants said they would recommend the event to their colleagues.

I really appreciated your Webinar/Workshop days…thank you for your professional opportunities provided to connect educators from many places in seeing Finnish perspectives on ECE. Finland is such a special place for education, educators, children and families. It's great to know you are doing good work there and sharing out. Barbara Jenn, Columbia University, USA

What are the benefits of our LIVE Virtual Services?

Virtual visits and tours have been seen as a poor compensation for the “real” experience. However, there are many benefits:

Virtuality brings new elements for visits and tours. Here are the most important:

  • As in on-site study tours, the program includes expert lectures and workshops in addition to school visits. However, with a virtual tour, it is possible for it to last a longer length of time. For example, a tour may last for two months — one visit or lecture per week, and in between the participant can work on the ideas the virtual experiences generated.
  • In general, virtual programs are less expensive to organize than on-site visits and tours. However, the more visits and specific themes are included, the higher the price.
  • Daily virtual programs need to be shorter, as people will lose concentration after staring at a screen for a few hours.
  • The same goes for the school visits– observing a whole lesson digitally could be a rather monotonous experience. Ideally, the participants would visit another classroom after 15-30 minutes, which is possible with us.
  • Virtuality enables many new elements that can be included in the visit program. For instance, short videos about the school, and videos on customized themes such as societal and cultural context, Finnish school system, pedagogy, etc. Also, it is possible to apply interactive elements like breakout rooms and polls during the visit.

Here are some price examples for our LIVE virtual visit programs: 

  • EARLY YEARS EDUCATION SUMMIT EYES2020Remote : 29€/person/day
  • LAPLAND INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR EDUCATION™ LIFE2021Remote : 49€/person/day
  • STUDY TOURS : 40€/person/day (Real case November 2020 for 84 participants)
  • HALF DAY  OPEN SCHOOL VISIT : 90€/person

For further information about our virtual school visits and study tours, please contact us by email  at [email protected] or WhatsApp at +358 407 516 478.

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Ms. Rauhala (B.A.) is an educational sciences student at the University of Turku with studies also in the fields of psychology, business and HR, and sociology. As an education major, she is passionate about lifelong learning and the Finnish education system. She believes in change through education. In addition, Ms. Rauhala loves to learn new languages.  She completed an Erasmus + university exchange in Spain as a part of her studies and wants to work toward everyone getting international learning opportunities. Ms. Rauhala is working for VisitEDUfinn part-time while finishing her studies. 

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