Tag: Emphasized teaching
Apply for weighted-curriculum education in music from November 17 to December 5, 2025!
Application for weighted-curriculum education in music in Vantaa must be submitted via Wilma during the 2nd grade.
Information for guardians on the transferring to lower secondary school
A guardian can apply for a place at a lower secondary school based on special grounds, the sibling principle or if the student is interested in weighted-curriculum education.
6th grader, are you passionate about sports? Apply for Urhea-activities from January 27 to February 7, 2025
A student in Vantaa can combine school and sports in Urhea activities. Urhea activities last for the entire lower secondary school (grades 7-9).
Music class teaches both music and performance – and makes studying fun!
In Vantaa, pupils can study in a music class starting from the third grade. They do not need to own an instrument or have previous playing or singing experience – it is enough to be interested in music. The music class application period is from 20 November to 8 December 2023.
Urhea activities
Urhea activities in Vantaa lower secondary schools and Sotunki Upper Secondary School support the coordination of schooling and athletics of children and young people that take part in goal-oriented athletic operations.
Upper secondary education with a special duty
Studies can be specialised in the City of Vantaa's general upper secondary schools.
Swedish language immersion
Swedish language immersion begins in early childhood education or pre-primary education and lasts until the end of basic education.
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 are interested in music and have the prerequisites to study music.
Montessori teaching
Montessori teaching is a teaching method where functional teaching material facilitates the learner's individualised and unhurried progress.
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.