Apply for weighted-curriculum education in music from November 17 to December 5, 2025!
Are you interested in music? Application for weighted-curriculum education in music must be submitted via Wilma during the 2nd grade. Instruction begins in the 3rd grade and lasts for the entire basic education.
Watch the video where students and teachers tell about weighted-curriculum education in music (in Finnish)!
Weighted-curriculum education in music is meant for students who are interested in music and who have the preconditions for studying music. Studying weighted-curriculum education in music is rewarding, even though it demands tenacity and perseverance. You do not need to have an instrument of your own or previous experience in playing an instrument or in singing.
Weighted-curriculum education in music begins in the third grade and lasts for the entire basic education. The school may change if the student begins studying weighted-curriculum education in music. A student studying in a comprehensive school (schools with grades 1-9) will, however, continue weighted-curriculum education in music in the same school throughout basic education.
Eight schools in Vantaa provide music-class instruction:
Tikkurila-Hakunila district:
- Lehtikuusen koulu, grades 3-9
- Peltolan koulu, grades 7-9
- Simonkallion koulu, grades 3-6
Korso-Koivukylä district
- Mikkolan koulu, grades 3-9
Myyrmäki district
- Hämeenkylän koulu, grades 3-9
- Martinlaakson koulu, grades 3-9
Kivistö-Aviapolis district
- Aurinkokiven koulu, grades 3-9
- Ylästön koulu, grades 3-9
At max. 25 students will be admitted to weighted-curriculum education in music per grade. Weighted-curriculum education in music can take the form of either class instruction or distributed instruction. This means that the student does not necessarily study in a group where all the students study weighted-curriculum education in music. In other words, the student’s group may consist of both students studying weighted-curriculum education in music and those who do not.
If the student begins studying weighted-curriculum education in music, music is their optional artistic and practical subject throughout basic education. In addition to music, the student chooses other optional subjects for grades 7-9, amounting to two weekly lessons per year.
Guardians and students are welcome to come and learn about weighted-curriculum education in music! We recommend that you make an appointment with the school's principal and music teacher. They are happy to tell you more about studying weighted-curriculum education in music.
- Read the article: Music class teaches both music and performance – and makes studying fun! (N.B.! Music class is no longer the term used. Studying is similar, even though we nowadays talk about weighted-curriculum education in music.
- You will find more information on weighted-curriculum education in music on the City of Vantaa's website: vantaa.fi/musiikkipainotus.
How and when do I apply for weighted-curriculum education in music?
When a student applies for weighted-curriculum education in music, they will participate in a musicality test. All applicants will be tested. Enroll in the test through Wilma on November 17 - December 5, 2025, by 16:00. You will find the enrollment form on Wilma like this:
- Click Wilma’s tap with the title “Hakemukset ja päätökset” (“Applications and decisions”).
- Click “Tee uusi hakemus” (“Make a new application”)
- Click “Ilmoittautuminen musiikkiluokkatestiin” (“Enrollment in musicality test”).
You can also print the application form online at: vantaa.fi/musiikkipainotus. Fill out the form and send it to the school to which you apply.
When will I know whether my child is admitted to weighted-curriculum education in music?
The principal of the school providing weighted-curriculum education in music decides, on the basis of the musicality tests, who will be admitted to weighted-curriculum education in music. The principal will inform the guardians about the decision by email or through Wilma by February 6, 2026. The official decision can be viewed on Wilma on March 26, 2026.
How will weighted-curriculum education in music affect school-transportation subsidy?
If the student’s school changes because of weighted-curriculum education in music, the guardian is usually responsible for the school-travel costs. However, if the length of school travel exceeds 5 kilometers to both the earlier local school and the school providing weighted-curriculum education in music, the student is entitled to a free-of-charge schoolchild’s travel card.
Read more about the schoolchild’s travel card online at: vantaa.fi/school-transportation.
Are you interested in studying at Vantaa Music Institute?
Vantaa Music Institute (VMO) is an educational institution—maintained by the City of Vantaa—that provides high-quality instruction by proficient teachers. The studies consist of individual instruction, making music together, and the fundamentals of music. Instruction takes place on the Music Institute’s premises or at the student's school. Instruction is subject to a charge.
All Vantaa students applying for weighted-curriculum education in music can also apply for a study place at VMO (Vantaa Music Institute). Apply for a student place at vmo.eepos.fi. VMO strives to offer a student place to all applicants.
For further information, go to: www.vmo.fi
Find your own instrument – advice on choosing your own instument
At the Soiva Talo events Vantaa Music Institute teachers will advise you on testing different instruments and choosing your own one. Location and schedule information www.vmo.fi
Information in other languages
Information is also available in following languages:
- Eesti keel (viro)
- Русский (venäjä)
- Soomaali (somali)
- Shqip (albania)
- (arabia) عربية
You can follow the link to find the notices in these languages: vantaa.fi/musiikkipainotus
