Education in Helsinki – tips for newcomers
Education in Helsinki – tips for newcomersPublic education is free for all permanent residents.
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Public education is free for all permanent residents.
Finland believes strongly in high-quality education from a young age. The country has been ranked highly in many international student assessments.
Age 0-5, Early childhood education (varhaiskasvatus)
Age 6, Pre-primary education (esiopetus)
Age 7-12, Primary school (alakoulu, ala-aste)
Age 13-15, Lower secondary school (yläkoulu or yläaste)
Age 16-19, Upper secondary education (lukio or amis)
Age 19- , Higher education (yliopisto or ammattikorkeakoulu)
International House Helsinki (IHH) is an official service that helps international newcomers live and work in the capital region.
International House Helsinki website(Link leads to external service)
InfoFinland is your source of information for moving and living in Finland in 12 languages.
InfoFinland pages for families in Helsinki(Link leads to external service)
MyHelsinki is your go-to guide – with essential tips on what to do, and how to connect with the local community.
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