HEAT Teacher’s Summer School 

PROGRAM

MONDAY

8:30 Opening & introduction to Finnish Education

10:00 Everyone introduces themselves, followed by a team-building exercise 

12:00 Group divided into two: 

• Group A: History & sports: Shadowing 6th graders’ outdoor mobile-adventure-game
• Group B: School Visit, Primary

14:00 Late lunch

15:00 Time for independent cultural experiences

TUESDAY

8:30 Shadowing at  kindergarten

11:30 Lunch 

12:30 Group divided into two: 

• Group A: School Visit, Primary
• Group B: Researchers of the Baltic Sea – a biology & geography workshop in Suomenlinna 

15:30 Debrief of the first two days

19:00 Traditional Finnish Dinner

WEDNESDAY

8:30 School visit, Middle School 

11:30 Lunch at School

13:00 Be a student – lesson simulations 

• Coffee break/ free time

17:00 Cannons & tunnels – a guided history tour in Suomenlinna (optional)

THURSDAY

9:00 School visit, High School or Vocational (lunch at school)

13:00 Finnish afternoon at Lake Tuusula 

• Canoeing
• Sauna
• Swimming

Lake Tuusula is renowned as a cultural landscape, home to many Finnish artists, writers, and composers of the Golden Age of Finnish national romanticism.

FRIDAY

09:00 Wrap up: A relaxed space to come together, share ideas, and envision the future of your school – exploring both what feels possible and what might once have seemed impossible.

12:00 Farewell Lunch

13:00 Discover HEUREKA science museum; Awaken your inner Archimedes or let your inner child play! 

* IMPORTANT! All the school visits and lesson simulations have a minimum and maximum group size. The earlier you book, the more options you will have!

REGISTRATION AND PRICES

All registrations for HEAT2027 must be done using the online registration form. Accepted methods of payment are credit card and bank transfer.

REGISTER FOR HEAT2027

Prices
All prices exclude Finnish VAT (13,5%/25,5%). For VAT exemption, you need to register as a representative/employee of a company or organization and during the registration, attach a tax certificate, trade register extract, or similar from your country. A screenshot/picture of a VAT-number or Erasmus-related OID (Organization ID) are also acceptable.

Event participant
Standard course fee: 500€ 
Group fee (when 5 or more participants register together): 450€ 
Catering, transportation and social program: 220€ 

Price includes

• Free 30-day access to Finnish Education Online Courses
• School visits (to different school levels)
• Camp School with Finnish pupils on Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Island
• Admission to all sessions
• Event materials
• Certificate of attendance

The catering and transportation package 220€ is obligatory, and it includes:

• Five lunches, one dinner
• Heureka Science Museum
• Sauna and swimming by the lake
• Transportation during the program

Erasmus+ grant holders
HEAT2027 can be part of the Erasmus+ staff mobility (structured course). Euneos OID code is E10124150. Read more about our Erasmus+ staff mobility opportunities.

Payments 
Please choose your payment type on the online registration form. The options are credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or bank transfer (PDF-invoice). The invoice with the necessary information will be sent to you with the confirmation email. The participant should assume all the bank transaction fees. Please note that all payments must be made in advance and in euros (€). 

Cancellation policy

If unable to attend, the registered person may be substituted by someone else from the same organization or attend another VisitEDUfinn/Euneos course by sending a notification to courses@euneos.eu.

Course cancellations are accepted if conveyed at least 30 days before the starting date of the course. In such cases, we will refund the full fee paid minus 160€ administration cost.

Cancellation by VisitEDUfinn
If the documents attached during the registration process are not valid, and the participant does not deliver proper documents immediately after being requested, VisitEDUfinn has the right to cancel the participation without any refund. However, participation is always possible by paying the corresponding fee (or the price difference).

If the event is cancelled due to COVID-19 or a similar situation, we’ll refund all payments without a processing fee. VisitEDUfinn is not responsible for any 3rd party costs caused by the cancellation, and we strongly recommend purchasing flexible flight tickets and accommodation.

Invitation letters
VisitEDUfinn will write invitation letters only after full payment. If the participant cannot get a visa and sends evidence about the rejected visa application, VisitEDUfinn will refund the paid amount. However, 100€ (excl. VAT) will be deducted as an administrative fee.
Any questions about the registration or payments? Please contact courses@euneos.eu

ACCOMMODATION

You will find the provisional course venue addresses for Helsinki courses here. The exact venue address is confirmed once the final group size and practical arrangements are known, typically 1–2 weeks before the course. Then the trainer will contact all participants about the final venue address and detailed instructions on how to reach it.

Therefore, we recommend booking accommodation in a central and well-connected area of the city, which allows easy access to the course location once the address is shared. Once you’ve registered, we’ll provide you with a list of our partner hotels and their discount codes. We partner, for example, with Omena hotels. With our code, it’s around 60€/night for a twin room in the heart of Helsinki.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HELSINKI

Human-scale Metropolis

Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland, is known for its unique blend of natural beauty and modern architecture. Surrounded by picturesque woods and lakes, the city offers an array of cultural attractions, including museums, libraries, and historical landmarks. Helsinki is renowned for its coffee culture and the high English proficiency of its residents. The city experiences long, cold winters and short, warm summers, adding to its distinctive charm.

How to get there

Language

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish, but most people speak basic English. Those who work in tourism speak excellent English. The language of LIFE2027 is English.

Currency

The Finnish currency unit is the Euro. There are numerous cash machines (ATMs) open around the clock and they accept all major credit cards. In addition, Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted almost everywhere (hotels, restaurants, shops, taxis, cafeterias, bars, etc.).

Voltage

The electric current in Finland is 230V, 50Hz. Plugs are two-pin continental size.

Time

The time in Finland is UTC/GMT+2

GENERAL INFORMATION ON HELSINKI

Is Helsinki the coolest city in the world?

Probably yes! In the capital of Finland, you can find the influence of both our neighbors, Sweden and Russia, but still the city is unique. It’s a modern metropolis with over 650, 000 inhabitants (1,5 million in the larger metropolitan area) and yet you are never more than a 10-minute walk from nature. On the same day, you can pick berries in a forest and go to the Opera. Helsinki is a lively big city that never sleeps, but so safe that you can see 7-year-old first graders take the tram to school on their own. 

Feeling the fresh breeze of the Baltic Sea while wandering around the picturesque streets of this easy-going city, it is not so difficult to imagine why Finns are the happiest nation in the world. After the walk, warm yourself up with a cup of coffee and a cinnamon bun. These coffee breaks with friends and colleagues are almost sacred moments to Finns. 

While in Helsinki, check out the libraries as a social innovation in Finnish education, interactive museums, the islands around Helsinki and the sauna. There are many more attractions that promise an unforgettable experience in Helsinki, such as  Alvar Aalto’s studio, Helsinki Cathedral by Carl Ludvig Engel, Senate Square, Old Market Hall, Löyly sauna and restaurant, and much more. 

Check out What’s up in Helsinki during your study visit!

CONTACT INFORMATION

For additional information about LIFE2027, Husky Rides, and Northern Lights Hunting, please contact:

VisitEDUfinn Ltd.
c/o Sofia Helsinki Members
Sofiankatu 4 C
00170 HELSINKI
FINLAND
Tel. +358 504 128 179
Email: life2027@visitedufinn.com

For additional information about the rest of the WINTER ACTIVITIES, please contact:

Lapland Safaris
Koskikatu 1
96200 Rovaniemi 
Tel: +358 16 33 11 200 
E-mail: info@laplandsafaris.fi

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Visit to the Santa Claus Village 

Sunday, Jan 31 at 13:30 – 17:00.

Transport from the LIFE2027 venue Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus and back.   

Price: Included in the registration fee for all attendees. Optional visit and ride in Husky Park for an additional fee of 35€ – 49€.

Outdoor Activities

Monday, Feb 1, at 13:00 – 14:30

Outdoor activities include ice swimming or sled slides near the venue. Included in the registration fee for all attendees. 

Farewell Dinner

Wednesday, Feb 3 at 19:00 – 22:00

The farewell dinner is organized at the LIFE2027 venue.

Included in the registration fee for all attendees. 

Optional Winter Activities

Sunday, Jan 31 at 19:00 – 22:00: Ice Restaurant Dinner Experience
Tuesday, Feb 2 at 19:00 – 21:30: Northern Lights Hunting
Thursday, Feb 4 at 14:00 – 17:00: Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm

For both LIFE2027 participants and accompanying persons, we have organized an exclusive winter activity program in the surrounding areas of Rovaniemi. More information is under the Winter Activities tab. 

Price: NOT included in the registration fee for all attendees. 

FINNISH EDUCATION EXPERTS

JUSSI KAINULAINEN
Jussi Kainulainen has extensive experience in the Finnish education system. He has working experience in primary and secondary education as a class teacher, SEN teacher, and vice-principal. Jussi has also been engaged with school administration as a Development Manager in the City of Kokkola and currently as Pedagogical Director here in Rovaniemi, supporting education in local schools from early childhood education until secondary education. In addition, Jussi has international working experience from, e.g., Namibia and Laos, where he worked for two years within United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). After Laos, he acted as Programme Manager with EduCluster Finland’s leading Education Partnership Program (EPA) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Before relocating back to Finland and Rovaniemi, Jussi worked in Malaysia to improve education in Malaysian government schools.

TUOVI RONKAINEN

Tuovi Ronkainen is a former principal of Akaa Secondary School and an experienced educator with a strong background in biology and geography teaching. She has led and coordinated numerous educational projects across Europe, including Comenius and Erasmus+ initiatives. As a Project Ambassador for the European School Heads Association (ESHA), she has supported school leaders in international collaboration and innovation. She has been working on many ecological projects both at the national and international levels. Her passion lies in future education—especially in fostering a positive outlook on the future and equipping young people with the skills to tackle complex global challenges, such as climate change.

HELJÄ MISUKKA

Heljä Misukka has had an exceptional career in the field of education. For the last ten years, she was the Director of Educational Policy and Executive Team member at the Trade Union of Education in Finland; before that, she worked as a Permanent Secretary to the Minister of Education. During 2015-2022, she was also a board member of Finnish National Agency for Education, and during 2013-2016, she was an Executive Board member at the Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Currently, she is the Executive director and owner of LovEdu.

LIFE2027  FACILITATOR

SUVI KRISTA WESTLING
Suvi K. Westling is an expert on educational psychology with a broad view of education and a deep understanding of the human mind. She graduated from and later taught students in an innovative program of educational psychology at the University of Helsinki. Her teaching has included lecturing, supervising pre-service teachers’ practice, and facilitating group processes and phenomenon-based group studies. In her research, she has studied the quality of regulation of students’ learning and activity both at school and in teacher education. She has worked as an expert in educational program design at an academic level as well as in several international organizations.

Suvi has also gained grassroots experience with children and teenagers while working as a classroom teacher, youth worker, and camp supervisor in various places at earlier phases of her life. She has developed an international mindset and understanding of different cultures by participating and working in different international communities and networks, living and studying in Latin America (Chile).

NOTE: Other experts and speakers will be confirmed later