Tag: Primary schools
Basic education in Vantaa
The nine-year Finnish comprehensive school provides general basic education. All children at the age of seven living in Finland must go to school or otherwise complete the comprehensive school curriculum.
Application as a TEPPO student
The application period is from 7th of January until 21st of March 2027. The students of the school’s 7th and 8th grades can apply.
Working life-oriented teaching (TEPPO)
Working life-oriented basic education familiarises students with working life already during their basic education! The studies of working-life oriented basic education alternate on-the-job training periods at workplaces with teaching at school.
Religion and ethics education
Either religion or ethics are taught in basic education. A student can also receive teaching in their own religion in primary and lower secondary schools in Vantaa.
Syllabus of Finnish as a second language (S2)
Teaching of Finnish as a second language (S2) is available to students who do not have native-level Finnish language skills.
Teaching of the student's native tongue
Vantaa provides teaching of a student's own native tongue, home language and maintained language for two hours per week.
Aid equipment in basic education
Aid equipment may include means such as customised learning and teaching materials, technical devices and classroom fixtures.
Vantaa model for leisure activities
The Harrastusten Vantaa project organises comprehensive school pupils high-quality and interesting recreational activities free of charge in the vicinity of their own school and home. The project is part of the Finnish model for leisure activities.
Accidents and insurance in schools and educational institutions
In Vantaa, pupils and students are insured in school and during trips to and from school.