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BEST2025 The Ultimate Benchmarking Experience

This course offers educators an immersive experience into Finland’s child-centered learning approaches, focusing on fostering independence, curiosity, and a growth mindset. In addition, the course extends its benchmark experience to Estonia—another top-performing European education system—offering unique insights into how digital innovation and equity are integrated into everyday school life.

10.04.2025
Multiple locations
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Description

Finland, celebrated as the world’s happiest country, attributes much of its success to an educational system that emphasizes student well-being and holistic development. This course offers educators an immersive experience into Finland’s child-centered learning approaches, focusing on fostering independence, curiosity, and a growth mindset. By integrating these principles, you’ll enhance your teaching practices and create a more engaging and supportive learning environment.

In addition, the course extends its benchmark experience to Estonia—another top-performing European education system—offering unique insights into how digital innovation and equity are integrated into everyday school life. This dual-country approach allows participants to compare and draw inspiration from two educational powerhouses.

Learning objectives

Join us for a transformative 7-day professional development course across Finland and Estonia. Engage in a customizable experience featuring diverse school visits and specialized workshops. Explore innovative teaching methodologies, practical classroom tools, and job shadowing opportunities in schools of your choice. Key learning areas include:

  • Gaining insights into world-class educational practices in Finland and Estonia.
  • Exploring innovative teaching methodologies and practical tools for the classroom.
  • Customizing professional growth through tailored school visits and workshops.
  • Developing intercultural competence and collaborative skills through networking with international educators.
  • Enhancing leadership and strategic planning for school improvement.

Methodology & assessment

Hands-On Approach: Engage in practical exercises to master digital tools.
AI Integration: Learn to incorporate AI-powered tools for personalized learning.
Collaborative Projects: Participate in real-time collaboration projects to share ideas and thoughts.
Evaluation Techniques: Develop skills to assess and share technological approaches effectively.
Partner Search Opportunities: Explore possibilities for KA1, KA2, and eTwinning activities.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Certification details

We empower our clients with a wide selection of outstanding courses. We're committed to delivering excellence that meets the Quality Standards for courses under Key Action 1 and Rules of application, Annex I - Erasmus Quality Standards, as required by the European Commission.The course participants will get a Certificate of Active Attendance. The competences acquired will be validated by the course organisers on the Europass and Learning Agreement documents.

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    660
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    course fee
    *some course sessions may include obligatory catering package at additional cost

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:
  • Additional information:
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Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Head Teacher / Principal
    Teacher Educator
  • Learning time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 11.05.2025 - Ending on 17.05.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Helsinki/Tallinn

    , Finland

Provider

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