LESSONS FROM FINLAND WITH EDUCATIONAL VISITS TO SCHOOLS 5 DAYS

Third-party on-site course

LESSONS FROM FINLAND WITH EDUCATIONAL VISITS TO SCHOOLS 5 DAYS

This course is aimed at teachers and all those who want learn about the education system and culture in Finland and get in touch with teachers and headmasters in Finnish schools. The course will focus on specific aspects of Finnish culture and education system highlighting the good teaching practices as well as providing networking opportunities and establishing possible future partnerships.

Last updated: 29.04.2025

Next upcoming session:

15.09.2025 - 19.09.2025

Multiple locations

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Description

The course consists of 25 didactic hours and includes the following modules:

Introduction of participants, warm ups and ice breakers, outline of the programme
Introduction to education system in Finland
School visit 1 - tapping into - organization of education
School visit 2 - tapping into - classroom management
Individual support
Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
Teambuilding and networking activities
City tour or a cultural trip

Learning objectives

Familiarizing with the Finnish culture and education system.
Enhancing understanding of the support systems for teachers in Finland.
Understanding of organizational aspects of Finnish schools.
Understanding student centered approaches applied in Finnish education system.
Developing communication, collaboration, presentation, problem solving, negotiation, critical and creative thinking skills.
Providing and exercising creative ideas and practical resources for successful implementation of student-centered pedagogical approaches.
Improving English fluency (official language of the course).
Promoting intercultural awareness.
Exchanging views and opinions on challenges and solutions from different organizations in order to help each of us to be more effective in our work.
Strengthening the European collaboration among people involved in education in different contexts.
Providing insights into different education systems.

Methodology & assessment

Methodology is based on theoretical lessons and presentations of examples of good practice as well as practical workshops, study visits to schools, field projects to places of natural, historical and cultural significance, discussions, reflections and cultural exchanges.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

All the materials will be made available to the participants in digital form upon completion of the course.

Certification details

Certificate includes the topic, dates and location of the course. We can list the record of learning outcomes on the Europass Mobility Document on request of participants.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro
Course package content:

The course fee includes tution and materials for the course. Accommodation, meals and transportation are not included and participants are expected to organize and cover for these expenses by themselves. We do not charge anything extra apart from the 400 EUR course fee.
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:

Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start. After that, the reservation is not refundable. Changes in name and profile of the participant are possible any time before the start of the course. In case of extraordinary circumstances we will offer a free re-schedualing to be used within 6 months.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

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

Pedagogical Adviser

Other
Learning time:

25 hours or more