Educa School Visit
Discover the world-renowned Finnish education system firsthand with the Educa School Visit – a unique opportunity designed for education professionals attending the Educa event in Helsinki. This guided school visit takes you inside a modern Finnish comprehensive school where you will observe authentic classroom interactions, explore innovative learning environments, and connect with local teachers. You will gain valuable insights into daily teaching practices and experience the inclusive, learner-centred approach that has made Finland a global leader in education. Best of all, you’ll enjoy a traditional Finnish school lunch – provided free to all students across the country.
What You’ll Learn:
During this immersive school visit, you will deepen your understanding of the Finnish education model by observing real-life teaching and learning in a supportive and inclusive school environment. You’ll explore how schools in Finland implement pedagogical practices that emphasize student well-being, equality, and active learning. Through open dialogue with Finnish educators, you will discover how they address both everyday teaching challenges and long-term educational goals.
- Understand the structure of the Finnish comprehensive school system
- Observe innovative classroom practices in real time
- Explore how inclusive education is implemented in practice
- Learn how Finnish teachers design and deliver student-centred lessons
- Discuss challenges and solutions with local educators
Course Highlights:
- Visit a modern Finnish public school
- Experience Finland’s famous free school lunch
- Engage in Q&A sessions with Finnish teachers
- No missed Educa sessions – all are recorded for later viewing
- Limited seats for an exclusive, small-group experience
- Free access to Finnish Education Online Courses: Learn more about Finnish education before your visit.
This hands-on school visit is designed to complement your participation in the Educa event without any scheduling conflicts. It provides a rare, in-depth look into daily life in Finnish schools and offers you the chance to witness educational excellence in action.
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All tickets includes:
- Success Story booklet
- Certificate of attendance
- School lunch
- Transportation
Standard price
For standard registrations
Group price
Discounted price for groups of 5 or more
This is a provisional schedule, the final schedule will be shared with participants prior to the visit.
Day 1, Friday
8:00 The visit starts in front of the Messukeskus; look for an Educa School Visit -sign at the Main entrance. During the trip, you will receive basic information about the Finnish educational system.
8:30 Arriving at school – welcoming words from the school principal. Discussion session with him and some school teachers. Afterward visiting different classes.
11:15 School lunch
12:00 Bus trip back to Messukeskus
12:30 Educa School Visit ends – now is time to attend Educa event.
By the end of this visit, you will have a clearer, real-world understanding of what makes Finnish education effective and inspiring. You will return home with practical ideas, new perspectives, and valuable contacts.
- Gain insight into Finnish educational philosophy and values
- Recognize effective teaching strategies used in Finnish schools
- Understand how student well-being is supported in daily school life
- Compare international teaching practices through real-life observation
- Build international networks with fellow educators and Finnish teachers
This visit is ideal for Erasmus coordinators, school leaders, education policymakers, and teachers attending the Educa event who are seeking meaningful insights and practical inspiration from the Finnish education system.
Heljä Misukka has had an exceptional career in the field of education. For the last ten years, she was the Director of Educational Policy and Executive Team member at the Trade Union of Education in Finland; before that, she worked as a Permanent Secretary to the Minister of Education. During 2015-2022, she was also a board member of Finnish National Agency for Education, and during 2013-2016, she was an Executive Board member at the Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Currently, she is the Executive director and owner of LovEdu.