PROGRAM

Tentative program  – Please note that minor changes are possible! 

Sunday

• Short orientation and tour.
• Getting to know each other.
• Welcome dinner

Monday

Introduction to Vocational Education Systems:

• Overview of vocational education system in Finland/Spain, focusing on key features and differences in vocational education.

Innovative Workshops:

• Workshops on digital tools and resources to enhance language skills in vocational contexts.
• Strategies for leveraging English-language materials and digital resources to support professional development and workplace communication.

Tuesday

Vocabulary, Reading and Writing Skills Development:

• Introduction to essential English vocabulary and phrases for vocational teaching.
• Techniques for understanding professional texts and writing basic documents in English.
• Practice sessions for creating reports, emails, and other professional communications in vocational contexts.

Wednesday

School Visit and Shadowing:

• Visit to a vocational school in Helsinki, including a tour and opportunities for shadowing.
• See how English is used in vocational education to improve communication, support international collaboration, and contribute to teachers’ professional development.
• Reflection on how the visit aligns with professional development goals and insights gained from shadowing teachers in real vocational settings.

Visit to Oodi (library) in Helsinki: Open Learning Environments

Thursday

Developing Intercultural Competence and Engaging in International Projects:

• Activities focused on developing intercultural competence to enhance communication and collaboration in international contexts.
• Explore strategies for greater involvement in the internationalization of your educational institution, with a focus on Erasmus+ projects and cross-cultural cooperation.
• Introduction to AI tools and platforms that assist in project management, fostering efficiency and engagement in international educational projects.

Friday

Enhancing Listening and Speaking Skills:

• Exercises to improve listening comprehension and spoken interaction in professional environments.
• Role-playing to simulate real-world workplace scenarios and vocational interactions.

Saturday

• Presentation of personal outputs.
• Reflection on personal learning experiences and course evaluation.
• Distribution of certificates and networking.
• Farewell.

REGISTRATION AND PRICE

How can I participate?

All registrations must be done using the online registration form.

Discount of 10% is available for groups of 5 or more participants! Contact courses@euneos.eu for more information.

If you want to send a group but don’t know yet all participants’ names, it is possible to add them to the registration form like this:

participant 1, participant 2, etc.   

If you have problems or questions about completing the online form, please contact courses@euneos.eu.

REGISTER (Registration takes place on our sister company, Euneos’ website)

Prices
(Read more about grants and other options for financial support.) 

If you have Erasmus+ KA1 funding, it should cover the fees. For those who come from outside the EU countries, there are other professional development grants for teachers. We have tried to keep the costs so low that self-funded participation is also a real option.

The price excludes Finnish VAT 25,5%. For VAT exemption, you need to register as a representative/employee of a company, school or other organization, and during the registration, provide a VAT-number or Erasmus-related OID (Organization ID) number. If you don’t have those, please send a tax certificate, trade register extract, or similar from your country to courses@euneos.eu.

Course fee 660€ 

Price includes

• Free 30-day access to Finnish Education Online Courses
• Event/Course program
• Entrance fees (on the planned excursions)
• Materials
• Certificates of attendance

Other expenses (modify if transportation or meal package is included)

Airline tickets, accommodation, and local travel tickets must be bought separately. Please note that we will recommend nice lunch places and public transportation for the trips, but participants will be responsible for the lunch and transportation costs during the program.

Insurance

Acquiring travel insurance and social security are obligatory and at one’s own responsibility. The European Health Insurance Card, EHIC is an option for EU citizens.

Payments

We will send an invoice to make a bank transfer for all the registered participants upon registration. The order number of the bill(s) should be mentioned when paying. If you don’t mention the order number you might get a reminder for the bill as the payment will not be recognised. The participant should assume all the bank transfer fees. You can also make the payment using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard).

Please note that all payments must be made in advance and in euros (€). 

Frequently Asked Questions about Registration and Fees

TRAINER

Who is in charge of the phenomenal learning and competences event/course?

ERASMUS+

VisitEDUfinn (OID CODE: E10020922 / PIC CODE: 899855324) and Euneos Corporation (OID CODE:E10124150 / PIC CODE 950782555) organise ERASMUS+ Staff Mobility job shadowing and  professional courses designed for teachers at all levels. Our programs are organized in different parts of Finland in cooperation with other stakeholders in the field of education (schools, universities, municipalities). 

All the courses are designed following the Quality Standards for courses under Key Action 1 and participants are provided with certificates that meet the Europass criteria.

Course title: English Language for VET Teachers

Audience

• VET teachers
• Special education teachers in VET schools
• School management and leadership in VET schools
• All other non-teaching experts in the field of vocational education and training

Working Methods

• Exploration of pre-assumptions
• Workshops
• Facilitated discussions / shared brainstorming
• Teamwork and Presentations
• Field visits   
• Personal learning diary

Outcomes 

• Gain insight into Finnish schools and education
• Facilitate team-building activities
• Implement teaching sessions by utilizing participatory methods
• Create a concrete development plan for your own school

European/ International dimension

We wait participants from many European countries as well as from outside Europe. Sharing ideas together with colleagues from different countries offers a broader perspective on the topic. The course is also a great opportunity for networking for future collaboration.

ACCOMODATION

If not in the Helsinki area, please mofidy: The participants can freely choose their accommodation. Below you will find our recommendations for different categories. After your purchase, we will give you the necessary codes.

Apartments: Forenom  (10% discount)

Hotel: Omenahotels (special rate)

Hostel: 20 Rooms (special rate)

Airbnb: 1-bedroom apartment (special rate)

We have also negotiated special discounts with the hotels below. 

Scandic Hotels (12% discount)

Hotel Arthur (10% discount)

For most or our clients, being located close to Senate Square is a good choice as the most interesting sights, restaurants and leisure options are within walking distance from the Square. Tell us what kind of accommodation you prefer, and we can help to find a place for your stay!

GENERAL INFORMATION ON HELSINKI

Is Helsinki the coolest city in the world?

Probably yes! In the capital of Finland, you can find the influence of both our neighbors, Sweden and Russia, but still the city is unique. It’s a modern metropole with over 650, 000 inhabitants (1,5 million in the larger metropolitan area) and yet you are never more than a 10-minute walk from nature. On the same day, you can pick berries in a forest and go to the Opera. Helsinki is a lively big city that never sleeps, but so safe that you can see 7-year-old first graders the take the tram to school on their own. 

Feeling the fresh breeze of the Baltic Sea while wandering around the picturesque streets of this easy-going city, it is not so difficult to imagine why Finns are the happiest nation in the world. After the walk, warm yourself up with a cup of coffee and a cinnamon bun. These coffee breaks with friends and colleagues are almost sacred moments to Finns. 

While in Helsinki, check out the libraries as a social innovation in Finnish education, interactive museums, the islands around Helsinki and the sauna. There are many more attractions that promise unforgettable experience in Helsinki such as  Alvar Aalto’s studio, Helsinki Cathedral by Carl Ludvig Engel, Senate Square, Old Market Hall, Löyly sauna and restaurant, and much more. 

Check out What’s up in Helsinki during your study visit!

EDUCATION IN FINLAND

How is education in Finland?

During our events and courses, you will get familiar with all the characteristics of Finnish education:

• One of the basic principles is that everyone must have equal access to high-quality education and training.
• Each student has the right to educational support.
• Special needs education is generally provided within mainstream education.
• The Finnish education system is based on the philosophy of inclusion.
• Educational support and guidance covers support for learning according to the individual capacity of the learners, school attendance, pupil welfare, and guidance and counseling. The learning of gifted pupils and students is supported.
• The education system is based on trust and responsibility.
• Educational autonomy is high at all levels.
• Most education is publicly funded.
• National core curriculum gives space for local variations.
• Learning outside the classroom is common.
• The first national examination is at the end of general upper secondary education.
• Teaching continues to be an attractive profession.
• Finnish schools have highly educated teaching personnel.
• Continuing teacher education is widely encouraged.

Read more about Finnish Education.