Exploring Finnish education

Professional Study Visit to Finland

26-30 January 2026

The Professional Study Visit to Finland offers leaders and decision-makers in the field of education a unique opportunity to participate in a profound and transformative experience within one of the most advanced education systems in the world.

Throughout this immersion, you will discover the fundamentals of Finnish education and how they can enrich and strengthen your institution’s educational project.

Recognized for its equity, innovation, and student-centered approach, Finnish educational model provides a valuable perspective from which participants can reflect on their own practices and imagine new possibilities for their institutions. One of the pillars of this model is the emphasis on student well-being, not only as a support mechanism, but as a fundamental basis for academic success and lifelong personal development.

Finnish schools prioritize holistic well-being, emotional security, and a healthy balance in school life, creating environments where students thrive both intellectually and personally. Through school visits, sessions with experts, and opportunities for peer dialogue, participants will gain practical knowledge about leadership, pedagogy, well-being, and school management, with possibilities for adaptation to the context.

This visit not only represents an opportunity to observe educational excellence in action, but also a platform for professional development, strategic thinking, and international collaboration. Participants will return with applicable ideas, renewed inspiration, and a network of colleagues committed to the continuous improvement of education..

During the visit to Finland, you will have the opportunity to:

Understand Finnish educational philosophy in its real context.
Observe innovative teaching methods in action.
Learn about the role of teachers and the exercise of their professional autonomy.
Explore models of inclusive and equitable education.
See concrete examples of how technology is integrated into the classroom.
Become familiar with school leadership and educational governance structures.
Identify strategies to promote teacher professional development and plan motivating and sustainable career paths for teachers.
Understand how change processes are managed in schools and at the educational policy level, including system-wide reforms and innovations.
Learn about projects promoted by international schools in collaboration with our Finnish experts.

When is the next trip?

Our next scheduled trip will last five days and will take place from Monday, 26 January to Friday, 30 January 2026.
This duration does not include international travel days.
If this date does not fit your or your team’s availability, or if you would like to explore the option of organizing a customized visit with potential strategic partners, please feel free to request a proposal tailored to your needs.

Who is the program aimed at?

Educational leaders who are looking to strengthen key areas of their institution or are driving transformation processes at the local or national level.
School owners and principals.
Academic administrators and experts in educational policy or curriculum development.
Educational authorities and representatives of administrative bodies.

Investment per participant

The price is €2,400 per participant (+ 25.5% VAT).
Early bird discount: Register before Friday, October 31, and save 10%.
Discount for teams: Invite a colleague and you will both receive a 10% discount.
The price includes:
- An online meeting prior to the visit, during which you can ask questions and suggest topics of interest.
- Transportation Helsinki – Tampere – Helsinki
- Hotel accommodation in a single room with breakfast included
- Welcome dinner
- Guided visits to Finnish schools, educational institutions, and kindergartens
- Participation in everyday school activities, lunch, etc.
- Lessons from experts and study materials
- A host during the daily program
- Opportunities to talk with principals, teachers, and students
- Transportation to visit places and back to the hotel
- School lunches (dietary requirements are noted)
- Farewell lunch
- Certificate of participation
- Post-visit online meeting, designed to support you in implementing the ideas and lessons learned from this valuable experience.

The price does not include:
- Dinners, international travel costs, and travel or accommodation insurance in Finland are not included.

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Benefits for partipants:

By joining this visit, participants will be able to

Gain practical information and adaptable insights into how Finnish schools operate, lead, and innovate.
Strengthen their strategic vision with actionable ideas for teacher professionalization, curriculum development, and sustainable institutional growth.
Experience an educational culture centered on well-being and identify ways to integrate inclusion and comprehensive care for teachers and students in their own school communities.
Recognize that the practices observed are based on evidence-backed pedagogical principles, with the potential to be strategically transferred and adapted to realities in your own country.

Our professional Study Visit to Finland provides an exceptional opportunity for high-level educational leaders to broaden their vision, compare approaches, and experience firsthand a transformative experience in one of the most advanced educational systems in the world.

Polar School concept

We have carefully designed every aspect of what we consider to be a school of excellence. The Polar School concept is based on the Finnish educational model and integrates all the elements of a high-quality school, designed to function coherently and effectively. Our approach focuses on actively engaging students, fostering a global mindset, and developing key skills for the 21st century. By applying this school concept, you will be able to offer a completely renewed level of education in your community.

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Finnish education

Finland’s education system is widely recognized as one of the best in the world, and is based on research and evidence. Its holistic approach is designed to promote learning, comprehensive development, and the well-being of each student.

Finland’s national curriculum was one of the first in the world to incorporate 21st-century skills development into its 19 subjects, and it has been internationally recognized for its focus on competency-based learning. This education system is not limited to seeking good grades; its main objective is to motivate students to develop skills that will be useful to them throughout their lives.

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