Tag: Primary schools
Want to learn a new language? Make your voluntary A2 language selection through Wilma from January 7th to January 22nd, 2027!
Voluntary A2 language learning starts in 4th grade in Vantaa.
Apply for weighted-curriculum education in music from November 16 to December 5, 2026!
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.
Vantaa launches Finland’s first municipal IB pathway from early childhood education to upper secondary education
In August 2026, Vantaa became the first municipality in Finland to offer a continuous International Baccalaureate (IB) program starting from early childhood education through to upper secondary education. The pilot program began at Pakkala Y.E.S. Daycare Center, providing an English-language
Parents should discuss with their teens at home how to celebrate responsibly as schools end
Schools ending and summer holidays starting is a reason to celebrate. Most children and young people celebrate responsibly, but it is good to prepare for the risk of substance abuse as it commonly increases when schools end.
Ojapuiston koulu (temporary school location at Sanomala)
Ojapuiston koulu provides basic education in Finnish.
From a Buddy Bench to a Friendship Disco – the Theme of the Influential Day was Children’s and Young People’s Ideas to Reduce Loneliness
The theme of the 2026 Influencer Day was reducing loneliness. Children and young people shared concrete ideas and practical everyday solutions for preventing loneliness, especially in schools.
Apply for after school activities March 26 – April 30, 2026
Apply for after school activities in Vantaa via Wilma system March 26 – April 30, 2026.
School transport application times for the 2026–2027 school year
Apply for school transportation: before March 31 (students who begin grades 7-9), before April 30 (students who begin grades 1-6), before May 29 (students who have a decision on support).
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!
Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!