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Benchmarking visits
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Maija Pönkkä
Founder and Director,
Lingvo Center Finland
Study tours to Finland for educators: benchmarking visits to schools and kindergartens
See Finnish education from the inside. Visit schools, kindergartens and other educational institutions, talk to the people who work there, and bring practical ideas back to your own institution.
The programme includes:
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Introduction to the Finnish education system.
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The Finnish education system and career guidance for students.
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Observation of lessons and workshops in Finnish schools and kindergartens.
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Phenomenon-based learning in Finland: how it works in practice.
This programme is for:
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Managers and teachers at schools, kindergartens, and other educational organizations.
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Managers and officers of education authorities.
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Managers and lecturers of pedagogic higher education institutions and colleges.
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Anyone in education who wants to learn from the Finnish experience: methodologists, school psychologists, education consultants and NGO staff.
Sample 6-day programme:
Route: Helsinki – Jyväskylä – Espoo.
The programme includes lesson observation, a kindergarten visit, a visit to the Finnish Institute for Educational Research, round tables with teachers and representatives of the education authorities, and practical workshops.
See the full day-by-day programme in the PDF.
Programme fee: 1350 € per participant.
Included in the fee:
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training seminars, workshops and working meetings;
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international certificate of completion (78 academic hours, 3 credits);
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conference room rental for training sessions and workshops;
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accommodation in 4* hotels with breakfast (5 nights);
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lunches and 3 dinners as per programme;
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transfers and transport as per programme;
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professional interpreting (Russian – Finnish – English) and an education specialist accompanying the group.
Not included (extra charge):
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single room supplement: 90–130 € per night;
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tickets to museums and science centres outside the programme (optional);
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additional hotel services (spa etc.);
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dinners not listed in the programme;
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travel to and from Finland;
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visa and travel insurance.
Visa:
A valid Schengen visa is required to enter Finland (if required for the participant’s nationality). We provide an invitation letter for the visa application. The programme is subject to change: the final version is agreed with the group when the booking is confirmed.
Have questions or want a custom programme? Send a request and we will reply within one working day.