Education
Explore EDUCA, visit a Finnish school and reflect on learning, inclusion and student wellbeing.
IDEAS TO TAKE HOMEHELSINKI · FINLAND · WINTER 2027
See education differently.
Experience Finland deeply.
A thoughtful six-day journey into Finnish education, everyday culture and Nordic wellbeing — designed for curious minds, not just education professionals.
HELSINKI · 2027Learn · Connect · Recharge
Curiosity is the
best travel companion.
best travel companion.
01MORE THAN A STUDY TOUR
Education is the starting point.
People and everyday life bring it to life.
Meet Finnish education through EDUCA and a school visit, then look beyond the classroom: talk with parents who live in Finland, explore Helsinki with a local guide, and make space for nature, culture and wellbeing.
LEARN
Discover ideas from Finnish education and learning environments.
CONNECT
Hear real-life perspectives from local people and fellow travellers.
RECHARGE
Slow down with Finnish culture, nature and a Nordic wellbeing experience.
FOUR THREADS, ONE JOURNEY
A richer way to experience Finland
Designed to be meaningful whether you work in education, are raising a family, study at university or are simply curious about Finland.
Culture
Discover Helsinki’s architecture, libraries, food and everyday Finnish life with local context.
A LOCAL PERSPECTIVEConnection
Join small-group conversations, meet Finnish parents and connect across different backgrounds.
REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIESWellbeing
Make room for a winter nature walk, sauna culture and slower moments between activities.
SPACE TO BREATHE
A GLIMPSE OF THE EXPERIENCE
Education, people and Nordic wellbeing
A carefully balanced programme that brings learning into contact with everyday life, local perspectives and peaceful winter moments.
Spaces that inspire learningLibraries · Learning environments
Learning in practiceSchool visit · Conversation
Stories from local familiesParent meetup · Cultural exchange
Time to slow downNature · Sauna · Wellbeing
Images are illustrative. School visits, parent conversations and wellbeing activities are subject to availability and confirmation.
02SIX DAYS IN HELSINKI
A journey with room
to discover and reflect.
A balanced rhythm: two days at EDUCA, a Sunday for culture and conversation, a school visit on Monday, and time to bring your insights together before departure.
01THUJAN28
ARRIVE & SETTLE IN
Welcome to Finland
Arrive in Helsinki, settle into your accommodation and meet the group. Depending on arrival times, enjoy a gentle first walk, a nature visit or a museum stop.
⌖Ease into
Finnish life
Finnish life
02FRIJAN29
EDUCA · DAY ONE
Discover Finnish education
Begin with a group orientation, then explore EDUCA in small interest-based learning groups. Follow your curiosity across teaching, family wellbeing or future learning and technology.
✳Explore ideas
that matter
that matter
03SATJAN30
EDUCA · DAY TWO
Connect, compare and reflect
Continue exploring sessions and exhibitors. Rejoin your group to share discoveries and prepare a short “Three Things We Learned” reflection for the full group.
↗Learn from
each other
each other
04SUNJAN31
PEOPLE & WELLBEING
Helsinki, Finnish families and a slower pace
Explore central Helsinki on a guided cultural walk. Meet parents living in Finland for an informal coffee conversation about school, family life and children’s wellbeing. Finish with an optional sauna or wellbeing experience.
☕Listen to
lived experience
lived experience
05MONFEB01
SCHOOL VISIT
Inside a Finnish school
Subject to school confirmation, explore a real educational setting, meet school staff, learn about the learning environment and discuss student support, inclusion and school–home cooperation.
⌂See education
in practice
in practice
06TUEFEB02
REFLECT & DEPART
From inspiration to action
Depending on flight times, visit a public learning space such as Oodi Library, then take part in a closing reflection: one idea to take home, one new perspective and one next step.
✦Take the ideas
with you
with you
✳The sequence and activities may be adjusted to school availability, event programme, weather and participants’ arrival/departure times. Confirmed details will be provided before booking.
03A MORE PERSONAL WAY TO VISIT EDUCA
Find your topic.
Follow your curiosity.
Instead of moving as one large tour group, the 10 participants will form three small learning groups. Each group will use a simple mission card to guide its exploration, collect questions and share discoveries.
29–30January 2027
3Interest groups
10Participants max.
A
School, Teaching & Learning
Classroom culture, teacher roles, learning environments, assessment and student participation.
A good fit for educators and curious parentsB
Children, Families & Wellbeing
Student support, inclusion, mental wellbeing, children’s independence and school–home cooperation.
A good fit for parents and educatorsC
Future Skills & Technology
AI and digital learning, future competencies, vocational education and lifelong learning.
A good fit for students and future-focused mindsThe EDUCA Learning Mission
Find one inspiring idea, ask one meaningful question, and bring one takeaway back to the group. Small prompts make a busy exhibition easier to navigate together.
English is an opportunity, not a requirement.
Finnish and English are the main languages used at EDUCA. A short pre-visit orientation and peer support will help participants prepare useful vocabulary and communication strategies. English use outside EDUCA is optional.
PEOPLE · STORIES · PERSPECTIVES04REAL-LIFE PERSPECTIVES
A coffee with Finnish parents.
A different window into education.
On Sunday, join an informal conversation with parents living in Finland. Hear how school, family routines, independence and wellbeing look in everyday life — beyond policy documents and headlines.
School–home communicationHomework & hobbiesChildren’s independenceWhat families value
The parent meetup is planned as an informal discussion. Participants and venue are subject to confirmation.
OPEN TO CURIOUS MINDS
Who is this experience for?
You do not need to work in education. Bring your curiosity, an open mind and a willingness to discover something new.
Educators
Teachers, education professionals and students of education interested in Finnish learning environments and wellbeing.
Parents
Parents curious about school life, children’s wellbeing and how families and schools work together in Finland.
University students
Students who want an international experience, new perspectives and opportunities to use English in context.
Finland enthusiasts
Anyone interested in Finnish culture, education, nature, everyday life or Nordic wellbeing.
Under 18? Young participants are welcome when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
Good to know
We want the experience to feel welcoming and well-organised, with clear information before you make a decision.
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Small group
Maximum 10 participants. EDUCA activities are planned in three interest groups of around 3–4 people.
02
Flexible communication
English practice outside EDUCA is optional. The programme is not an English course or a language test.
03
Final details confirmed in advance
Pricing, inclusions, accommodation arrangements, and the school visit will be confirmed before bookings are accepted.
04
Travel arrangements
Flights, accommodation, meals and local transport are included only if explicitly listed in the final offer. Please enquire for the confirmed package details.
05YOUR FINLAND STORY STARTS HERE
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