Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK
- Degrees and qualifications
- Educational reforms
- Working life partnerships and competence development
VAMK Vaasa University of Applied Sciences is located in Vaasa, the Nordic hub for energy technology. In education, we focus on energy efficient technology, international business, and modern health care and social welfare services. We have a long tradition of research and development, expert services and project partnerships. Our design center MUOVA is expert in market-oriented design acting as a link between the business and the academic world.
Arctic Education
- Learning materials and educational technology
- School concepts
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Arctic Education offers a novel approach to Digital Literacy education from Finland. The program introduces young learners to Digital Literacy through a playful, story-based approach that minimises screen time while maximising engagement.Arctic Education offers the program at two levels: the Junior program for early childhood education (ages 3–5) and the Primary School program (ages 6–10).The program focuses on six key learning areas, including:ComputersInternetDigital wellbeingComputational thinkingArtificial IntelligenceDigital storytelling
LAB University of Applied Sciences
- Corporate training
- Degrees and qualifications
- Educational travel and visits
LAB University of Applied Sciences offers six bachelor and two master degree programmes taught in English. In addition LAB University of Applied Sciences offers various kinds of global education services. The services include development of degree programmes, tailored further education solutions, extensive consulting and educational visits to both Lahti and Lappeenranta regions. The topics include e.g. social and health care; environmental technology; circular economy; logistics and supply chain management; service design and management; digital marketing; leadership and management; innovations; entrepreneurship; and design.
University of Eastern Finland
- Degrees and qualifications
- Educational reforms
- Teacher training and educational leadership
University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our high standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We offer education in nearly 100 major subjects and we train experts for tomorrow’s changing labour market needs.https://finlanduniversity.com/
Nature and Environmental Education Institute of Finland
- Degrees and qualifications
- Educational travel and visits
- Working life partnerships and competence development
Life Blossoms in Nature! We design Nature and Environmental Education Curriculum; train nature and environmental educators; assess their design capacity and teaching qualification; grant certificates for qualified ones; connecting nature and environmental educators worldwide; promoting Finnish Nature and Environmental Education system as the global benchmark. Our doings are already making children healthier, families happier and the earth a better place to live and thrive.
Lumo Education
- Educational reforms
- School concepts
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Lumo Education offers tailored kindergarten and school concepts based on the Finnish educational model. Together with their partner Internation Schools Services (iss.edu), Lumo Education offers K to 12 international school concept combining the best practices from the Finnish and American education model with over 60 years of experience in international education and more than 110 schools launched and managed.
HEI Schools
- Learning environments
- School concepts
- Teacher training and educational leadership
HEI Schools collaborates with kindergarten and school operators who wish to implement holistic, Finland-inspired learning in their new or existing schools. Co-founded by the University of Helsinki, the offering of HEI Schools includes: 1) a HEI Schools-branded kindergarten and preschool concept that can be extended to K12, 2) a play-based curriculum for any kindergarten to use, and 3) teacher training courses. Over 2,000 teachers use our curriculum, there are 25 HEI Schools kindergartens in operation, and we have extensive experience in implementing Finnish education in over 50 countries.
Experience Workshop Oy
- Educational travel and visits
- Learning materials and educational technology
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Experience Workshop is your flexible partner in arranging educational trips to Finland. We organize courses and school visits for teachers and students, but also offer these as part of a tailored educational travel package contributing to a full Finland-experience. We focus on training in STEAM, AI and Finnish education, visits to institutions spanning the entire educational system from early childhood education to university. Our programs are accessible through public (e.g. Erasmus+) or private funding frameworks. Experience Workshop also provides professional development programs and curriculum advisory training for all those people and institutions, who want to invest in their future.
GRADIA
- Corporate training
- Degrees and qualifications
- Working life partnerships and competence development
GRADIA is a recognized and awarded large-scale provider of general and vocational education in Finland, with around 20, 000 students, and over 90 qualification programmes. Gradia is determined to share its knowledge and know-how of successful Finnish education system by helping its global partners to develop innovative operational models for improved performance in TVET. Gradia have concluded numerous successful projects all over the world being the first in Finland to provide accredited Finnish vocational and professional qualifications abroad. It offers expertise in entrepreneurship, pedagogical training, developing curricula and working life co-operation in addition to assessment in education in co-operation with its partners.
GraphoGame
- Learning materials and educational technology
GraphoGameis a market leader in 6 countries. In Finland, GraphoGame is used by nearly all preschoolers and over 90% of first graders. The app has been downloaded nearly 10 million times globally. GraphoGame is globally the only portfolio of literacy games that have undergone thorough neuropsychology, speech pathology, and psycholinguistics research and validation to ensure all language versions are evidence-based and effective. According to University of Cambridge, GraphoGame is “as effective as 1:1 teacher support in a classroom”. GraphoGame is available in 14 languages. GraphoGame was awarded the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize in 2023 for our efforts to teach millions of kids to read in their mother tongues. Our offering to schools, includes GraphoGame Data Platform. What sets it apart is the unprecedented insight it provides into the reading process.
Opinsys
- Learning materials and educational technology
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Opinsys has been providing services for Finnish and Germany schools since 2003. They have ICT-solutions, Technology Adventure day concept and 20 years of expertise in digitizing schools with their consulting services.
Sanoma Pro
- Learning materials and educational technology
Sanoma Pro Ltd is the number one educational publisher in Finland. They produce inspiring and pedagogically high-quality learning materials and services for primary, secondary and vocational education. Sanoma Pro also has educational and entertaining products for 0–12 years old children by the Oppi&ilo -brand. Their tutoring service Tutorhouse helps students reach their learning goals by complementing learning done at school. Sanoma Pro together with the Swedish company Sanoma Utbildning and the international learning platform company itslearning form the Nordic region of Sanoma Learning, which is the leading K12 European learning company.
Finnish Global Education Solutions
- Learning materials and educational technology
- School concepts
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Finnish Global Education Solutions brings the renowned Finnish approach to education to schools worldwide, offering expertise in creating sustainable, impactful changes. We provide well-defined frameworks for school management, teacher development, and practical pedagogical strategies to ensure high-quality learning environments. All our services are crafted by experienced professionals who understand the needs of modern education systems.Our comprehensive services include Start a New School, Improve Your School, Professional Development Training, School Development Services, Educational Travel, Numeracy and Literacy Programs, and Pedagogical Handbooks.
Kainuu Vocational College
- Learning materials and educational technology
- Teacher training and educational leadership
- Working life partnerships and competence development
Kainuu Vocational College is a versatile producer of tailor-made skills development in companies. On the basis of clients' needs, they design a suitable training product to ensure the company's future.
Tuudo
- Learning materials and educational technology
Tuudo is a fully integrated, personalized mobile platform for higher education institutions. Tuudo decreases administrative overhead and helps boost efficiency by pulling together the most needed information and services, both from the institution’s systems and other sources. Tuudo lets the student to easily manage her student life on her smart device. Tuudo is available as a ready to launch service.