Tag: Primary schools
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.
DigiOne
DigiOne is a digital service platform that will be taken into use in Vantaa schools. DigiOne will replace the Wilma system.
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!
The wellbeing of children and young people in Vantaa has improved – results of the school health survey widely improved
The recent school health survey shows that the work done in Vantaa to promote the wellbeing of children and young people is producing results. The survey’s metrics show clear improvement, although there still remains work to be done.
Safety factors: “There are always ways to solve bullying”
Every school and early childhood education and care center in Vantaa prevents bullying. How do we intervene in bullying, and what should parents know about the subject? Here's what experts say.