“Children

are not things

to be molded,
but are people
to be unfolded.
— Jess Lair, author
 Start
your adventure!
Booking period:
27th of July 2019 - 30th of April 2020
The English School of Helsinki
proudly invites you and your
students to take a part to its
newest 10 days learning
exchange experience
in Helsinki, Finland.
You and your students age 12-16 get to
explore the secrets of Finnish learning
culture together with Finnish student
friends and experienced Finnish teachers.
The learning adventure will take place at
the English School of Helsinki and after
school week there will be a camp school
weekend in one of the Finnish Youth
centers. There will be loads of cool hands
on educational workshops and exciting
field trips to various pedagogical venues.
The 10 days’ program includes accommo-
dation, all meals, all local transport,
hosted guidance on Finnish culture and to
get to know Helsinki upon your arrival, five
school days at the English School of
Helsinki and an exciting camp school
weekend experience for the weekend...
ALL at the price of 3880€ per person.
*) The program can be tailored for the shorter
period of the time too.
 YOUR We learn for
the sake of learning

LEARNING You participate in learning that has been

EXCHANGE planned around content of your choice

ADVENTURE You make decisions that have an effect on

your learning

Five days in a Finnish

You understand what
learning environment, where...
“learning to learn” means

Many methods and devices are utilised

You learn about different learning

spaces and methods
WELCOME TO

HELSINKI,
FINLAND

WHAT ABOUT FINLAND – WHAT MAKES FINLAND SPECIAL?

Finland is a tiny country on the global scale, but Finland in figures.

Learn how to be happy like a Finn!

FINNISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE EDUCATION IN FINLAND

Finnish education system is based on trust, responsibility and joy of learning.

One of the basic principles is that everyone must have equal access to high-qual-
ity education and training. The concept of phenomenon-based learning, a move
towards inter-disciplinary topics is supported. Learning outside the classroom is
common - learning is not depending on time or place. There is a strong empha-
size on transversal competences such as thinking and learning-to-learn, cultural
competence, interaction and expression skills, managing daily life and taking
care of oneself, interaction and self-expression, multiliteracy and ICT compe-
tence, working life competence and entrepreneurship as well as participation,
involvement and building a sustainable future.

Teacher’s task is to instruct and guide students to become lifelong learners. The
pedagogical approach is in the student-centered interactive and inspiring learn-
ing sessions that enhance students’ creativity, critical thinking and participa-
tion. Students set goals, solve problems and assess their learning based on set
targets. Learning is an active, goal-oriented and self-motivated action.
THE ENGLISH SCHOOL OF HELSINKI
The English School is Helsinki based bilingual school that offers high quality hands-on
learning through student-centered discovery with an approach to develop students’
life-long learning skills. The English School is providing education from preschool to
high school. We are a close-knit community of students, teachers and families. At the
heart of our work is mutual respect and joy of learning. We strive for excellence and
foster a passion for learning and compassion for the world. Our students become
open, respectful and responsible global citizens, ready for the world. Our work is based
on respecting our school’s tradition of Christian values.
We are proud to say that we are amongst the best schools in Finland.

Our goals are to...

Awaken the life-long learner in everyone
Encourage you to see the potential of learning outside classrooms
Activate your inquisitiveness
Help you acknowledge the importance of socio-emotional skills

Learner’s point of view:

Understand what it means to own one’s own learning
Learn practical work skills to help with future learning
Find and appreciating your own strengths and understanding
how to develop character strengths
Open your view to learning not being tied down
to school surroundings

Teacher’s point of view:

Be introduced to pedagogical view that is based on empowering
the learners
Gain new practical insight in self-directed learnin
in school environments
Familiarize yourself with making learning goals more visible
Get examples of solving problems in education with
courageous thinking
Gain courage to look at education from a fresh viewpoint
-not re-inventing the wheel- but feeling empowered
to solve challenges instead of just stating them
Find ways to helping students to strengthen
their learning-to-learn skills
PROGRAM
DAY 1 DAY 6
Arrival to Helsinki 09.00 School activity
11.30 Lunch
Briefing of the program 12.30 School activity, field trip
and key features and tips for 15.00 Visit to Heureka,
your stay the Finnish Science Centre
& dinner together
Welcome Dinner

DAY 7
DAY 2 09.00 School activity
Helsinki sights 11.30 Lunch
from land and sea 12.30 School activity, school diplomas
15.00 Travel by bus or a train
Lunch and dinner together to the youth center
19.00 Dinner together

DAY 3
09.00 School activity
DAY 8
Camp school at the youth center:
11.30 Lunch nature & outdoor activities
12.30 School activity, field trip
15.00 Dip into the
Finnish Culture Adventure:
a bit of swim, sauna DAY 9
18.00 Dinner together Camp school at the youth center:
nature & outdoor activities

DAY 4
09.00
11.30
School activity
Lunch
DAY 10
12.30 School activity, field trip Departure day,
15.00 Taste of Finland: transfer to the airport
cooking class & dinner

DAY 5
09.00 School activity
11.30 Lunch
12.30 School activity, field trip
15.00 Sound of Music & Other
Cultural Adventures
18.00 Dinner together