Teach the Finnish Way

Why Finland?

Discover the Finnish way of learning

Do you know what make Finnish education well-known for its high quality around the world?

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A Finnish saying beautifully captures the philosophy behind it: "What you learn without joy, you forget without sorrow." Learning is not simply about achieving good results. It is about nurturing curiosity, wellbeing, and a learner-centred culture where every student is encouraged to take ownership of their learning and grow with confidence.

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Come and experience the Finnish way of learning. Learn directly from local educators, visit authentic learning environments, and discover ideas you can thoughtfully adapt to your own context.

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Experience the Finnish way of happiness

Have you ever wondered how a small Nordic country Finland is consistently ranked among the world's happiest countries?

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Building on trust, equality, freedom, and functionality, Finland is a country well-designed for living, solutions are smart and sustainable, and people have the space, and permission, to be themselves. This is how happiness happens: not by accident, but by design.

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Come to gain the firsthand experience of the Finnish way of happiness!

Why Teach the Finnish way?

Teach the Finnish way’s mission is to support teachers in discovering and strengthening their professional practice, enabling them to make a meaningful impact in their classrooms.

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We provide engaging learning experience for educators of all levels, including early-childhood, primary, secondary, vocational and adult education.

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Through intercultural dialogue, engaging learning activities and deep reflection, Finnish education approaches become transferrable, practical and inspirational in different contexts.

01 / Wellbeing comes first

Finnish education has a fundamental belief: learning flourishes when both students and teachers feel safe, supported, and well. Wellbeing is the foundation that enables meaningful learning to happen. Discover how this mindset can shape the way you design your classroom, your teaching, and your learning community.

02 / Learning happens everywhere

Finnish pedagogy trusts that learning happens everywhere, from forest paths and museums to neighbourhoods and public spaces. Discover outdoor and place-based approaches to use the environment as an authentic context for curiosity, exploration, and real-world learning.

03 / Sustainability as a way of living

In Finland, sustainability is a way of understanding and living in the world. In addition to environmental protection, learners are encouraged to see the connection between people, communities and the natural environment through meaningful actions and shared responsibilities. Explore practical ways to integrate eco-social values into everyday teaching.

04 / Joy of Learning

Finnish pedagogy begins with a simple but profound idea that intrinsic motivation, the desire to learn for its own sake, is the most effective and enduring in any classroom.

This is not about making lessons entertaining. It is about designing experiences where students feel genuinely curious, safe to question, and trusted to pursue ideas. Come get inspired on how to build such a learning community.

05 / Innovative and learner-centered classroom practices

Finnish classrooms may look different, not because of technology or novelty, but because of learner-centered design of the learning experience. From flexible learning environments, strong student support structure to phenomenon-based learning, formative assessment, these are the practical expressions of trust, autonomy, and active learning. Discover classroom practices that put learners at the heart of the learning experience.

06 / Purposeful digital learning and digital citizenship

Digital technologies are most meaningful when they serve learning, not the other way round. In Finnish education, digital competence goes beyond using tools effectively. It also means thinking critically, acting responsibly, and participating ethically in an increasingly connected world. Explore how to integrate purposeful digital learning and digital citizenship into everyday teaching.

We organize tailored programmes

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Study tours

School visits

Training & Workshops

Consultancy

"A course very well presented by the coordinating teachers. I learned many new and applicable things at my school. I made friends with whom I hope I will see again. Helsinki is a wonderful city."

Florin Bucur

"This location provides an excellent environment for exchanges between teachers within the European Union... The overall atmosphere is exceptionally welcoming and supportive, with staff and trainers who are committed to creating a productive learning environment."

Hans Vercammen

"My experience in Helsinki on the well being of the student was one of the most interesting and stimulating ones that I’ve ever had. The teacher was kind and clear."

Greta Gaspari

"Taking part in the training course in Helsinki organized by Europass Teacher Academy was one of the most enriching experiences of my professional journey. It went far beyond a simple update of skills as it sparked new ideas."

Leonora Simone