Eduvisits in Finland
Education in Finland
The Finnish education system and teacher education in Finland, especially at the University of Helsinki, are explained on the following Web sites. You will also find useful information about the continuing education system for teachers.
The Finnish Education System
The Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE) is the national agency in charge of the development of education in Finland. It operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. You will find a presentation of the education system in Finland and a wide variety of topics on education on the FNBE's Web site.
Education System Chart (FNBE)
Opintoluotsi.fi is one-stop access to education information in Finland. The portal, overseen by the Ministry of Education, provides information about studies taught in English. You can also find an illustrative overview of the Finnish education system on the Web site.
Opintoluotsi.fi
The Higher Education System in Finland
The Finnish education system consists of basic education, general and vocational upper secondary education, higher education and adult education. More information about the higher education (Polytechnic < University) on the web site:
Education in Finland (Ministry of Education)
Adult Education in Finland
Adult education policy is designed to provide a wide range of study opportunities for the adult population. Finland offers excellent conditions for lifelong learning. Different institutions arrange a great variety of courses and programmes for adults at all levels of formal education. Read more about the adult education system and its studies and degrees on the Web site of the Ministry of Education
Adult Education in Finland (Ministry of Education)
Teacher Education in the University of Helsinki
The Department of Applied Sciences of Education
The Department of Applied Sciences of Education is one of the five departments of the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, and it is one of the largest departments of the University of Helsinki. In addition to high-level research, the aim is to educate professional teachers for early childhood education, basic education and upper secondary education. The Department also co-operates with the Teacher Training Schools and a network of field schools.
We recommend the usage of the following teaching periods when planning the date/the time of your visit: Autumn: 1.9.–15.12. and/or Spring 11.1.–31.5.
Department of Applied Sciences of Education
National LUMA Centre
The national LUMA Centre is an umbrella organisation coordinated by the Faculty of Science of the University of Helsinki to bring schools, universities and industries together.
The aim of the LUMA Centre is to promote the learning, studying and teaching of natural science, mathematics, computer science and technology on all levels. The LUMA Centre works together with schools, teachers, students of education and several other cooperation partners in order to achieve its goals.
The Viikki Teacher Training School, University of Helsinki, (Viikki TTS)
Given the goal of highly qualified teacher education and the roles relating to it, Viikki TTS co-operates intensively with the other departments of the university. Teacher Training Schools also have the task of developing good quality of teaching and curricula planning, in addition to promoting innovative training periods for university students and being committed to modern information technology.
Our 140-year old traditions support our efforts, while they also urge us to step forward boldly. Consequently, we are able to develop new learning and working methods, materials, in-service training and teamwork. The Viikki TTS also has applied and other research. International activities, projects and networking as well as sustainable development and creativity are fresh ways to promote new and more advanced learning – this is our lifestyle.
We recommend the usage of the following teaching periods when planning the date/the time of your visit: Autumn: 1.9.–15.12. and/or Spring 11.1.–31.5.
The Viikki Teacher Training School
Helsingin normaalilyseo (Norssi) Teacher Training School, University of Helsinki
Helsingin normaalilyseo, also known as Norssi, belongs to the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences in the University of Helsinki as one of its two training schools. It comprises the 7th to 9th grades of the comprehensive school and the upper secondary school. Subject teacher students within the Department of Applied Sciences of Education perform their teaching practice in our school. Helsingin Normaalilyseo offers a multifaceted environment for teaching practice extending outside the school.
With regards to research, as part of the university the school has good contacts with different departments which offer visits and study opportunities. Learning by research is a natural way of approaching a subject. In so doing, the teacher trainees can put into practice their knowledge of theory as well as their experience and skill in doing research. Being able to guide others to learn is one of the central aims of practice.
We recommend the usage of the following teaching periods when planning the date/the time of your visit: Autumn: 1.9.–15.12. and/or Spring 11.1.–31.5.
Norssi Teacher Training School
Continuing education for teachers
The supply of continuing education in Finland for teachers is very extensive regarding the organisations, target groups and themes of courses. You will find more information about the objectives, finances and responsibility of continuing teacher education, as well as suppliers of the courses in different educational levels in the following article:
Continuing education in the field of teaching in Finland
The whole supply of academic continuing education in Finland has been gathered on the following Web site. You are able to search for different courses in the field of education for teachers, rectors, student counsellors, tutors etc. on the following site.
The Palmenia Centre for Continuing Education
The Palmenia Centre for Continuing Education is an independent institute of the University of Helsinki. It provides continuing education, research and development services. Palmenia organises continuing education in all fields covered by the University of Helsinki . The courses include short courses as well as longer training programmes.
Palmenia Centre for Continuing Education
National Centre for Professional Development in Education (Opeko)
Opeko is an expert organisation for continuing education in the field of teaching and operates on networking principles. We arrange supplementary and continuing education, and provide consultancy and development services primarily for teaching personnel in pre-school and comprehensive education, secondary general education, vocational education and training, and adult education.
Sibelius Academy – Department of Music Education
Sibelius Academy is the only music university in Finland and one of the biggest higher institutions of music in Europe. Working in active collaboration with the Finnish society, it is committed to fostering of musical culture in performance, creative art, pedagogy, and research of music.
The most extensive interaction between Sibelius Academy and society takes place at the Department of Music Education. Through its degree programs, the department prepares its students to work in a range of community settings. As skilled professionals, music education graduates will find employment in public schools and other educational institutions at every institutional level, from kindergarten to higher education. The Department of Music Education also has a doctoral study program.
Sibelius Academy
Sibelius Academy – Department of Music Education