Options in Basic education
Vantaa offers students many different ways to learn and study. In Vantaa it is possible to study e.g. basic education in English or in Swedish language immersion, weighted-curriculum education in music, in Montessori teaching, in Working life-oriented teaching (TEPPO) or participate in Urhea activities.
Basic education in English
A student can complete their schooling entirely in English. Teaching in English is intended for students whose mother tongue is English or who otherwise have sufficient language skills to cope with the studies.
Swedish language immersion
In Swedish language immersion classes, Finnish-speaking children study a large part of their studies in Swedish. In grades 1-2, there are teaching in Finnish only a couple of hours a week, but the amount increases when moving to higher classes.
Weighted-curriculum education in music for 3rd-9th grades
Weighted-curriculum education in music starts in the third grade and continues throughout basic education even if the school changes in between. Students in weighted-curriculum education are interested in music and have the prerequisites to study music. Vantaa has weighted-curriculum education in music in several different schools around the city.
Working life-oriented teaching (TEPPO)
Working life-oriented basic education familiarises students with working life already during their basic education. The studies of working-life oriented basic education alternate on-the-job training periods at workplaces with teaching at school. There will be approximately 5-7 on-the-job training periods during the academic year.
The application period for working life-oriented teaching is in the spring. 7th-8th graders can apply.
Urhea activities
Urhea activities in Vantaa lower secondary schools support the coordination of schooling and athletics of children and young people that take part in goal-oriented athletic operations organised by sports societies. All 7th–9th grades in Vantaa basic education, both in lower secondary and comprehensive schools, are included in Urhea activities.
Montessori teaching
Montessori teaching is a teaching method where functional teaching material facilitates the learner's individualised and unhurried progress. Montessori teaching increases community spirit and makes the learner an active member of the group.