Testimonials
Giving our customers a full educational and Finnish experience is very important to us. So we are very happy about what our customers have to say about us – school visits, study tours, teacher shadowing, and our various events.
Here are some comments we have received.
School visits
"Visiting real Helsinki schools with Open School Tours was a truly fantastic and illuminating experience. I feel that I gained a much deeper understanding of the day-to-day experiences of teachers and students-- from classes, to eating in the cafeteria, to recess, to the break room. It was very exciting to watch the teachers at work; their energy, flexibility, and rapport with their students definitely supported their status as being among the best teachers in the world...."
Sharing experiences and learning always!!! This is so good to see how much connected our school is with the best practices around the world. Finland made me feel at home. Specially by their commitment, seriousness, cheerfulness and respect to individuals (no standards!), collaboration and lightness on carrying on their educational system (less classes and more time for the students to produce, study and create). As I always say: teaching/learning/knowledge outcome can ever and must be pleasant! This is cool to learn, investigate, create!!! I am really very happy!!!!"
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.”
Study Tours
Job Shadowing Experience
"The Finnish teachers were very friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. We loved watching them teaching. It was very insipiring. Both are excellent, motivating teachers and persons as well. They provided us with plenty of information and support."
"Job shadowing in Finland was an amazing experience! Seeing how education can be truly both student and teacher and not exam centered was inspiring."
"The experience was more than awesome. It was excellent to learn about a total different reality and system. Although being different it was possible to grab many ideas."
"In Finland we met warm and friendly people. The welcome us and introduced us not only to their classes but even to their lives. I have never met such lively people. Moreover, I learned more than I expected."
"I learnt different methods of teaching and a better way to develop competencies."
Lithuanian teachers visited a vocational school and a high school in February 2022.
“This was a valuable experience because sharing and group work.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 11, 2025
“This was a really valuable experience because I had the opportunity to discover a different Educational System and to compare different strategies and methodologies. We also had the opportunity to see subjects we don’t usually have in Italy.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 11, 2025
“Erasmus was a valuable experience as a teacher because it allowed me to step outside my comfort zone, learn about different teaching environments and teaching styles, and develop greater cultural awareness.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 11, 2025
“I would highly recommend the experience, as it is truly enriching and helps you recognize areas where our own school can improve.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 11, 2025
“It was all very interesting, but particularly impressive was the design of library spaces and common areas as true community and learning hubs.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 10, 2025
“I learned about the Finnish educational system, its organization, and teaching practices. This was a valuable experience because it gave me the opportunity to observe lessons, visit classrooms and laboratories, and interact both with students, and some teachers. I felt extremely satisfied with the exchange, as it allowed me to better understand different approaches to teaching and to reflect on new ideas to apply in my own school.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 10, 2025
“It was a very valuable experience because I understood some aspects of Finnish school life and realized how important education is to the Finnish people.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 10, 2025
“This was a valuable experience to be because I saw how Finnish schools deal with kids with special needs.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 10, 2025
“The best thing was to get to know the culture and lifestyles of another country, to explore the arrangement of school spaces.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 10, 2025
“The best thing was the possibility to choose our topic for lessons in visited schools.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 10, 2025
“This was a valuable experience because it allowed me to discover innovative teaching methods and to better understand the Finnish educational approach. It was inspiring and will definitely influence my future teaching practice.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 9, 2025
“The strength of the program was its excellent organization and the opportunity to closely observe the Finnish educational system, actively participating in lessons and engaging with local teachers. It was a highly educational and motivating experience, both professionally and personally.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 9, 2025
“It was a wonderful experience, well organized and full of educational and cultural insights. I would like to thank the entire team for their kindness and professionalism throughout the whole program.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 9, 2025
“This was a valuable experience because it gave me the chance to discover new teaching methods and see how a different education system works in practice. I came back with fresh ideas and inspiration to improve my own lessons. It was both professionally and personally rewarding.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 4, 2025
“È stata un’esperienza preziosa perché mi ha permesso di conoscere da vicino un modello educativo efficace e innovativo, da cui trarre ispirazione per la mia pratica didattica.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 4, 2025
“The best thing about the Erasmus+ Job Shadowing program was the opportunity to observe the differences between the Finnish school system and ours. I was able to see different teaching methods in action, which allowed me to compare them with those used in my country. This experience helped me reflect on new approaches that could improve my own teaching practice. It was both inspiring and professionally enriching.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 4, 2025
“It is a transformative experience at both personal and institutional levels.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 3, 2025
“This was a valuable experience because I was in contact with collegues and their methodologies, I could experiment their possibility to teach in different spaces and times , to live school day activities and free time using English language, to visit a new Country and know its culture and habits.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 3, 2025
“The best thig was the selection of the school participating in the jobshadowing.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 3, 2025
“school visits and meetings fully aligned with the goals of professional observation.”
Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 3, 2025
“Precious experience to grow up as a teacher and as a person.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, November 2, 2025.
“This was a valuable experience because I was able to obseve the operation of a school in a new environment”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Hungary, November 1, 2025.
“I learned how to compare myself with a different working environment; I learned that there are diverse and interesting realities; I learned that technology is now a reality in school work.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 27, 2025.
“Edufinn is the best; excellent school; great organization and extremely kind, professional and welcoming local staff.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 24, 2025.
“I was able to gain so much insight into my current role by connecting with others who are as passionate as I am.”
Erasmus+ Course participant from France, October 20, 2025.
“I would suggest my colleagues this Job Shadowing experience because it may represent an occasion of personal and professional growth.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 17, 2025.
“VisitEDUfinn provided an outstanding experience.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 15, 2025.
“I really appreciated the warm welcome of the Finnish colleagues, the variety of hands-on activities, and the continuous focus on developing students’ autonomy.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 13, 2025.
“This was a valuable experience because it allowed me to discover the Finnish approach to education, reflect on my own teaching methods, and find new ideas to improve learning in my school.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 13, 2025.
“This was a valuable experience because I had the opportunity to understand the strengths and weaknesses of teaching styles in our school system; I learned how to structure better the lesson for my students.”
Erasmus+ Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 11, 2025.
“I am very satisfied, personally and with the valuable experience I have gained.”
Erasmus+ Job Shadowing participant from Croatia, October 2025.
“The best aspects of the Erasmus+ Job Shadowing program were the opportunity to exchange ideas with international colleagues, gaining insights into their approaches to learning and problem-solving, and having a full week to deeply immerse oneself in the local school culture.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 2025.
“I learned about new cultures, languages, traditions, and behaviors.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, October 6, 2025.
“I appreciate the kindness and support of the Finnish teachers.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Spain, September 29, 2025.
“I consider my Erasmus experience unique, meaningful, and interesting.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, September 27, 2025.
“This is a valuable experience because it allows you to really get to know and appreciate the Finnish method based on autonomy and individual responsibility in a significant number of days of attendance at the host school.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, September 26, 2025.
“I learnt a lot from this experience.”
Erasmus + Job Shadowing participant from Italy, September 27, 2025.
“I learned how important breaks between lessons are for kids, a different organization, and inclusion strategies.”
Erasmus+ Job Shadowing participant from Italy, September 24, 2025.
LIFE - Lapland International Forum for Education™
“Finland took me by surprise entirely. I was expecting to have to dig deep and drill teachers with specific questions regarding standardized testing, performance results, report cards, and assessment strategies. I wanted to memorize their curriculum and understand what each lesson meant, but rather than questioning anyone, I found it the most beneficial to quietly observe the lessons being taught, watching the teacher’s interactions with students and vice versa. What I found to be vastly different from our Canadian education system was a major cultural difference, which was breathtaking to observe in the Finnish education system. To put my observations simply, I found that Finnish people as a whole trust their teachers, and with trust comes high expectations.“
