Date: Friday, May 9th
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Jätkäsaari Comprehensive School in Helsinki Finland
Seats Available: Only 20 participants
We’re thrilled to invite YOU to a special free school visit to the extraordinary Jätkäsaari Comprehensive School in Helsinki, Finland! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience Finnish education up close—not virtually, but face to face!
Limited places are available so please enroll soon.
What’s Included in the Visit?
Important Notes
It’s simple—just register! Click here to Register Now. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness Finnish education in action at Jätkäsaari, a school constantly praised for its innovation and excellence.
For more about Jätkäsaari School, check out their official website.
Registration: Limited spots available—reserve yours now!
✨UPGRADE YOUR VISIT!✨
Make the most of this opportunity by combining your free school visit with one of our courses available around the same dates. Why not consider the course BEST2025: The Ultimate Benchmarking Event? It’s a great way to enhance your experience and dive deeper into best practices. For more information about the course, click here.
Or take it a step further and upgrade your visit with a Job Shadowing Week! Shadow experienced professionals and gain invaluable insights during your time with us. For more details, click here.
Don’t miss this chance to maximize your learning experience!
Celebrate education, community, and milestones with us—register now! 🎓
“The guide and staff at the host school were very welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed being among these passionate educators and the opportunity to gain some insight into the Finnish education system.”
“The most interesting thing about Finnish school is the respect and love relationship between teacher and students. I could see education goes well based on them.”
Our School visits can now be tailored for private groups to fit your specific needs and schedule. To get a quote, Contact us at info@visitedufinn.com. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your skills!
The schedule for The School Visits
8:30 School Visit: The visit starts at the main entrance of Senatintori Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki; meet your host & transfer to the school
On the way to the school, you will receive basic information about the Finnish educational system.
9:00 Arriving at school – welcoming words from the school principal or his/her representative, afterward visiting different classes.
11:00 Open discussion with the school teachers.
11:30 School lunch.
12:00 Public Bus trip back to city center.
12:30 End of the school visit.
Registration
All registrations must be done using the online registration forms. The free ticket reservations will be handled on a “first come – first served” basis, so early registration is the only way to secure your ticker reservation.
Policy for Confirming Free School Visit Tickets
1. Limited Availability: Only 20 tickets are available for the school visit on the specified date. Tickets will be allocated to participants who have register and can confirm their ability to attend.
2. Registration Requirement: Participants must register through the provided link. To ensure tickets go to attendees who can travel, please register only if you will be in Helsinki on the date of the school visit.
3. Travel Confirmation: To secure your ticket, proof of travel confirmation is required. Acceptable proof includes a flight ticket, hotel reservation, or any document that verifies your presence in Helsinki on the event date.
4. Submission Timeline: The first 20 registrants will be given a specific timeframe to submit their travel confirmation. If confirmation is not provided within this timeframe, the ticket will be offered to the next eligible participant.
5. Ticket Issuance: Once travel confirmation is received and verified, your free school visit ticket will be issued.
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring this opportunity is utilized by participants who can attend. Thank you!
If you have problems or questions about completing the online form, please contact us at info@visitedufinn.com
REGISTER FOR FREE SCHOOL VISIT – CELEBRATION EDITION HERE!
Cancellation policy
Cancellation by participant
All cancellations must be made by email to info@visitedufinn.com.
Cancellation by VisitEDUfinn
In case the visit is cancelled due to COVID-19 or a similar situation, VisitEDUfinn is not responsible for any damage caused by the cancellation and strongly recommends purchasing flexible flight tickets and accommodation.
Invitation letters
VisitEDUfinn will not write invitation letters only after the full confirmation.
You can be an education professional or a student, a business person, or a tourist. The only requirement is that you are interested in Finnish education and eager to see how learning occurs in a typical classroom setting. During the visit, you will have time to talk with Finnish teachers and ask about their teaching practices, methods, or challenges during their daily work. The visit also includes the Finnish school lunch – famous for being offered to every student for free.
The school is a comprehensive school, with grades 1-9, and has students between the ages of 7 and 16.
You can book a Private School Visit. It would be exactly the same, but you can choose the visit date between September 1st until December 15th and from January 15th until May 15th.
We can organize Private School Visits for any type of school, except for university: kindergartens (1-5 years), pre-primary (6 years), primary (7-12 years), lower secondary (13-15 years), high schools, or vocational schools (16-18 years). You can choose your preference during the online registration process.
To participate in a Private School Visit, please get in touch with info@visitedufinn.com, indicating the date and the number of persons. After we have confirmed that the date is suitable (no school holidays), you can register.
Want to visit a school with a particular theme? Are you interested in adding an expert lecture to the visit or have multiple visits? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@visitedufinn.com for a proposal. If you have a bigger group, read more about the different options for Study Tours, and try our Study Tour Cost Calculator.
We can also organize LIVE virtual visits to Finnish schools or add different online elements to your onsite visit in Finland.
The participants can freely choose their accommodation. However, we highly recommend being located close to Senate Square as the most interesting sights are within walking distance from the Square. For those with a limited budget, Eurohostel is an excellent option.
How to get from the airport to the hotels
Several Taxi companies are offering their services in the airport. The price to the city center is approximately 50€. There are also public transportation options; both the railway and bus station are located in the airport. The price is around 5€, depending on whether you pay cash or use an application or ticket machine.
Weather in Helsinki
Depending on the time of the year, the temperature can be anything between -30 and +30 Celsius. Please visit the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s website for updated news on weather in Helsinki.
Language
The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish, but practically everyone knows basic English, and especially the people involved in tourism speak very good English.
Currency
The Finnish currency unit is the Euro. There are numerous cash machines (ATMs) open around the clock and accepting all major credit cards. Besides, Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted almost everywhere (hotels, restaurants, shops, taxis, cafeterias, bars, etc.).
Voltage
The electric current in Finland is 230V, 50Hz. Plugs are two-pin continental size.
Time
The time in Finland is GMT/UTC+2 (During Daylight Saving Time +3)
What you can do in Helsinki, Finland
For additional information about school visits, please contact:
VisitEDUfinn Ltd.
Sofia Helsinki Members
Sofiankatu 4 C
00170 HELSINKI
FINLAND
Tel. +358 407 516 478
Email: info@visitedufinn.com
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Ms. Rauhala (B.A.) is an educational sciences student at the University of Turku with studies also in the fields of psychology, business and HR, and sociology. As an education major, she is passionate about lifelong learning and the Finnish education system. She believes in change through education. In addition, Ms. Rauhala loves to learn new languages. She completed an Erasmus + university exchange in Spain as a part of her studies and wants to work toward everyone getting international learning opportunities. Ms. Rauhala is working for VisitEDUfinn part-time while finishing her studies.
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