13 – 18 Dec 2026
Finland Winter School 2026
Experience Finnish Education in a Unique Winter Setting
A 6-day immersive professional learning experience for teachers, school leaders, and education professionals seeking to explore Finnish education in its most distinctive and inspiring setting. Experience innovative pedagogy, student-centered learning, and globally respected practices firsthand while gaining practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and meaningful insights to transform teaching and leadership in your own context.
When:
13 – 18 Dec 2026
Fee:
EUR 2600 1800
About program
The Finland Winter School 2026 is a 6-day immersive learning experience in Helsinki, Finland. This program provides a deep understanding of Finnish education through real classroom experiences, expert-led sessions, and learning space visits.
Participants explore key aspects of Finnish pedagogy including wellbeing, student agency, personalised learning, and phenomenon-based learning. The winter setting adds a unique perspective on how Finnish education prioritises balance, trust, and inclusivity.
Participants will choose a specialisation track and gain practical insights that can be implemented in their own educational contexts.
The program includes accommodation, meals, curated experiences, and certification by CCE Finland – Council for Creative Education Finland.
*Please be aware that the course content is subject to possible revisions. While we have outlined the current topics and modules, there may be adjustments or updates throughout the duration of the course to ensure that we provide you with the most relevant and up-to-date information.
Topics
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How trust, equity, and autonomy form the foundation of Finnish education
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Why student wellbeing and agency drive meaningful learning
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How Finnish classrooms support personalised and inclusive teaching
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Why formative assessment focuses on continuous growth
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How phenomenon-based learning integrates real-world themes
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How innovative learning environments extend learning beyond classrooms
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How STEAM fosters creativity and problem-solving
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Why play-based learning is essential in early childhood education
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How educators can adapt Finnish pedagogy in their own contexts
What you will experience
Option 2: Early Childhood / Preschool
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Visit early childhood education centers and observe best practices
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Understand child-centered learning approaches and developmental frameworks
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Learn how play-based and holistic education supports early development
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Learn directly from Finnish education experts
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Visit inspiring learning spaces such as Oodi Library
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Understand how wellbeing, trust, and student agency shape everyday learning
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Explore phenomenon-based learning through real examples
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Reflect on how Finnish practices can be adapted to your own school or system
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Choose one day of specialization track aligned with your interest.
Option 1: STEAM & Innovation (K–12)
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Focus on interdisciplinary learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
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Explore innovative teaching methods and classroom practices
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Gain insights into fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking in students
Certification
All participants will receive a Finland School Certificate issued by CCE Finland – Council for Creative Education Finland.
Objectives
To provide educators with a deep, first-hand understanding of Finnish education principles and equip them with practical, adaptable strategies for their own classrooms.
Program Outline
The program includes expert-led sessions, workshops, learning visits, and a specialisation track in STEAM & Innovation or Early Childhood Education. It also includes cultural and collaborative learning experiences.
Schedule
A 6-day immersive program (13 – 18 December 2026) including pedagogy sessions, school visits, specialisation track, reflection sessions, and certification ceremony.
Important dates
Program dates: 13–18 December 2026.
Super Saver deadline: 30 April 2026.
Early Bird deadline: 15 August 2026.
DISCOVER
Finnish Education in Practice
EXPLORE
Innovative Teaching & Learning
EXPERIENCE
Education in Finland First-Hand