Educational Events in Finland
Join special educational events in Finland that combine expert-led sessions, authentic school visits, and international exchange with education professionals from around the world.
Our events are designed for school leaders, education decision-makers, university professionals, teachers, and other education specialists who want to experience Finnish education in practice — without needing Erasmus+ funding.
Please note: Our educational events are developed from selected, highly rated teacher training courses and expanded into broader international programmes with several school visits, organised transportation, and more opportunities for professional exchange and networking. Registration is completed through our sister company Euneos. Erasmus+ participants may join these programmes as teacher training courses, but Erasmus+ funding is not required.
Why join an educational event in Finland?
Finland is widely known for its high-quality education, strong teacher professionalism, and trust-based school culture. But the best way to understand Finnish education is not only to read about it — it is to see it in real schools, meet local educators, and reflect on what can be applied in your own context.
VisitEDUfinn’s educational events offer a structured and inspiring way to explore Finnish education. You will take part in a programme that may include school visits, expert-led sessions, workshops, discussions, and cultural experiences.
The focus is on practical insight, professional exchange, and authentic learning instead of formal presentations.
What you’ll experience
During our educational events, you will explore Finnish education through a combination of expert input, school visits, and professional dialogue. You can:
- visit Finnish schools and observe everyday learning environments
- meet teachers, principals, and other education professionals
- discuss teaching methods, school leadership, student wellbeing, curriculum, inclusion, or innovation
- take part in workshops or expert sessions
- exchange ideas with international colleagues
- reflect on how Finnish practices could inspire development in your own school, university, organisation, or region
Every event is designed to give you a concrete and realistic understanding of how education works in Finland.
From popular courses to international education events
Our educational events are based on some of our most popular teacher training courses in Finland. We have developed these programmes into broader international events by adding a transportation package, facilitating several school visits, and creating more opportunities for professional exchange between participants from different countries.
The events are technically administered through our sister company Euneos, where the registration also takes place. They also meet the criteria of an Erasmus+ teacher training course, so participants using Erasmus+ funding can join them as courses. However, these events are designed for a wider international audience, including school owners, directors, principals, superintendents, university professionals, local authorities, and education specialists joining with institutional, national, private, or other non-Erasmus funding.
Educational Events in Finland
- Duration 5-8 days
- School visits
- Catering & Transportation package
- International participants
- Group discounts available
Upcoming Events
720€ConfirmedHEAT2026
24.8.2026 – 28.8.2028HelsinkiTeacher’s Summer School – Helsinki Education in Action for Teachers
720€ConfirmedSTEP2026
21.9.2026 – 25.9.2026HelsinkiForo de aprendizaje sobre la Educación Finlandesa
990€ConfirmedLIFE2027
29.1.2027 – 5.2.2027Helsinki & RovaniemiLapland International Forum for Education™
990€ConfirmedBEST2027
4.4.2027 – 10.4.2027Helsinki & TallinnThe Ultimate Benchmarking Event – Benchmarking for Educators’ Success and Training in Finland and Estonia
Who is this for?
Our educational events are suitable for education professionals and decision-makers from around the world, including:
- school owners and directors
- principals and school leadership teams
- superintendents and local education authorities
- university teachers, professors, and teacher educators
- education consultants and NGO representatives
- teachers with institutional, national, or private grants
- international delegations interested in Finnish education
- study tour organisers and educational travel agencies
You do not need Erasmus+ funding to participate. Many of our event participants join with institutional funding, national grants, professional development budgets, or private funding.
What makes VisitEDUfinn events different?
Authentic school visits
Every VisitEDUfinn event includes multiple visits to local education institutions. You will experience real school environments, observe everyday practices, and meet local educators.
Practical and reflective learning
Our programmes focus on what education professionals can actually understand, compare, and apply in their own context.
Professional exchange
You will meet other participants from different countries and education systems. This creates space for dialogue, comparison, and new ideas.
Local expertise and smooth organisation
We take care of the practical arrangements in Finland, so you can focus on learning, observing, and connecting with people.
Experience since 2016
VisitEDUfinn has worked with thousands of international education professionals and arranged hundreds of school visits for visitors from 100 countries.
Example programme
The exact programme depends on the event theme, dates, and location. A typical educational event in Finland may look like this:
Day 1: Welcome and introduction to Finnish education
Arrival, orientation, and an introduction to the Finnish education system, culture, and society. Welcome dinner.
Day 2: First School visit and professional dialogue
Visit to a Finnish school. Classroom observations, school tour, and discussion with local teachers or school leaders.
Day 3: Expert sessions and workshops
Sessions on selected themes such as school leadership, curriculum, teacher professionalism, student wellbeing, inclusion, digital learning, or sustainability.
Day 4: Additional visits and cultural learning
Additional school or education-related visits, combined with cultural activities that help participants understand Finland as a society.
Day 5: Reflection and closing session
Shared reflection, professional exchange, final discussion, and certificate of participation. Farewell lunch or dinner.
What’s included? What’s not included?
The exact content depends on the event, but our educational events typically include:
- structured event programme in Finland
- school visits
- other educational visits
- transportation during the programme
- lunches and refreshments
- networking activities
- programme materials
- certificate of participation
- practical information before arrival
Unless otherwise stated, the event fee does not include:
- international flights
- accommodation
- airport transfers
- travel insurance
- meals outside the official programme
- visa-related costs, if applicable
Please check the details of each event before registration.
You are free to choose your preferred accommodation. For events in Helsinki, we usually recommend staying in or near the city centre for easy access to public transport, restaurants, and cultural sights.
Accommodation
You may select your preferred accommodation. We recommend staying close to the central railway station in the city centre for convenient access to public transportation and major sights. We have negotiated special rates or discounts with different companies for different budgets, you can read more here.
How to join?
1. Choose an event
Browse our upcoming educational events and select the programme that best matches your professional interests.
2. Check the programme details
Read the event description, dates, location, price, and what is included.
3. Register individually or as a group
You can join many of our events as an individual participant, with colleagues, or as part of a larger delegation. The registration link takes you to our sister company Euneos’ website.
4. Receive confirmation and practical information
After registration, we will send you confirmation, invoice details, and practical guidance for your visit to Finland.
5. Travel to Finland and take part in the event
During the event, you will explore Finnish education through school visits, expert sessions, discussions, and shared reflection.
Interested in a private event for your group?
If the published event dates do not match your plans, we can also design a tailored educational event or study visit for your organisation.
Private programmes can be organised for schools, universities, ministries, municipalities, education companies, foundations, NGOs, and professional delegations.
A tailored event may include:
- school visits
- expert lectures
- workshops
- leadership meetings
- university or teacher education visits
- cultural programme
- interpretation or language support, when available
- a programme built around your own development goals
What our clients say
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Erasmus+ funding to join?
No. Your eligibility does not depend on the source of your funding. You can participate with institutional funding, a professional development budget, a national or regional grant, or private funding.
Can participants from outside Europe join?
Yes. Our educational events are open to education professionals from around the world.
Are school visits guaranteed?
Yes, school visits are an important part of most VisitEDUfinn programmes in Finland. The type and number of school visits depend on the event programme and the Finnish school calendar.
Are all the events confirmed? When will we receive the final programme?
All the events listed on this page are confirmed, unless marked as Planned. The event host will contact participants about 1–2 weeks before the event with the final programme, practical instructions, and the final venue details.
How can I get a VAT exemption? What kind of document is needed?
To qualify for VAT exemption, you need to register as a representative or employee of a school or organization and attach a tax certificate, trade register extract, or similar from your country.
Click here for comprehensive instructions on how to log in (returning customers), apply for VAT exemption, and the available payment methods.
Can I join alone?
Yes. Many events are suitable for individual participants. You can join alone and meet other education professionals during the programme.
Can we register as a group?
Yes. Groups are welcome. If you are planning to bring a delegation, contact us before registration so we can advise you on availability, pricing, and practical arrangements.
Is accommodation included?
No. Participants are free to choose their own hotel or other accommodation.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes, participants receive a certificate of participation after completing the event programme.
What language are the events in?
Most events are organised in English. Some events or tailored programmes may also be available in other languages depending on the group and availability. The classes observed during the school visits are normally in Finnish. However, the Finnish teachers speak good English and are willing to explain what is happening in the classroom.
Why does the registration link take me to the Euneos website?
Our events meet the criteria of an Erasmus+ teacher training course, so Erasmus+ participants can join them as courses. At the same time, they have been developed into broader international education events with several school visits, organised transportation, and a more international participant profile.
Our sister company Euneos manages the registration, invoicing, and documentation. You can register there even if you are not using Erasmus+ funding.
Can you provide an invitation letter for visa purposes?
We will write invitation letters only after the full payment. If the participant cannot get a visa and sends evidence about the rejected visa application, we will refund the paid amount. However, 100€ (excl. VAT) will be deducted as an administrative fee.