What is a study tour?

A Study Tour is a short-term professional learning program that combines school visits, expert input, facilitated discussions, and cultural program elements. During the tour, you visit different educational institutions, observe everyday practices, and discuss themes such as pedagogy, leadership, wellbeing, and inclusion with Finnish professionals.

To support a holistic learning experience, Study Tours usually also include a welcome dinner and selected cultural activities, allowing participants to connect, reflect, and better understand the Finnish context beyond the classroom.

Each Study Tour is planned based on the group’s objectives, background, and interests.

Other options:

What you’ll experience?

You will experience authentic Finnish school life through carefully selected visits and open dialogue with teachers and education professionals. The focus is on everyday practices, peer exchange, and shared reflection rather than formal presentations.

Based on your group’s development needs and interests, the program can include practical, hands-on workshops led by experienced professionals. Topics may include, for example, nature-based pedagogy, STEAM education, sustainability, or early years pedagogy, depending on your objectives.

Alongside the educational content, shared moments outside school settings support group connection and a deeper understanding of Finnish society. The overall experience is practical, reflective, and shaped by your group’s learning goals.

Who it’s for?

• Teachers at primary, lower secondary, upper secondary and vocational levels
• School leaders and heads of departments
• Researchers
• Policy-makers in education

How it works?

1. Initial enquiry– You share your group profile, objectives, preferred dates, and themes.
2. Program design – We design a tailored Study Tour program based on your goals.
3. Confirmation and preparation – Once we have an agreement, you’ll receive a detailed itinerary and important practical information. Also, participants have access to an online resource library to support preparation before the visit.
4. Study Tour week – Your group participates in school visits, meetings, and guided reflection sessions.
5. Certificates

Dates & Destinations

Location: the capital Area of Helsinki, but we often organize excursions to other cities during the week. A day trip to Estonia is also popular; a ferry to Tallinn takes only two hours, and the country is recognised for having one of the strongest education systems in Europe, making it an interesting comparison alongside Finland.

Available dates are from January 15th to May 15th, and from September 1st to December 15th.

What’s included? / What’s not included?

Included:

• Program planning and coordination
• Access to our online course library
• School and organisation visits
• Round-table meetings with education professionals
• A professional host accompanies the group throughout the program
• Cultural program of your choice
• School lunches (and other meals if agreed so)
• Transportation during the program (passes to local transport or private bus)
• Certificates of participation (Erasmus+)

Not included:

• Flights or other international travel
• Accommodation (we share discount codes for selected hotels)
• Insurance

Pricing

It is important to note that most of the costs of a study tour are fixed. This means that the expenses remain almost the same whether you have a group of three or thirty persons. Consequently, larger groups always benefit from better deals per person compared to smaller groups.

The final fee is based on a personalized offer. However, to give an idea, a study tour with a five-day program—including school visits, expert lectures, workshops, and cultural visits—will cost approximately 1,000 euros per person for a group of 20.

Accommodation

Helsinki, Finland

You are free to choose your preferred accommodation, and we recommend staying near the historic Senate Square in the city centre for easy access to key sights.
We have secured special rates and discounts with several accommodation providers to suit different budgets — you can read more here.

General Information

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