Target group: Pupils
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.
Fall vacation in Vantaa: art, gymnastics and culture
Vantaa offers diverse activities during the fall vacation from October 12–18.
Ojapuisto School - Joint application to upper secondary education 2027
Joint application to upper secondary education 2027
Enrollment in sports-oriented fall vacation camps to begin on September 15
During the fall vacation, sports-oriented day camps will be organized for elementary school children. The camps will take place in different parts of Vantaa.
All capital region first-graders to receive a book from Helmet libraries
In cooperation with publishers, Helmet Libraries will be gifting books to all first-graders in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during the academic year 2026–2027. They are also all invited to visit their local library.
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
Children’s culture across Vantaa – explore the fall 2026 program for children and the young
Discover the cultural offerings for children and the young this fall and sign up for events. Many of the events are free of charge.
Did you go to park meals? Answer a short survey by August 7th
Did you eat at park meals this summer? Answer a short survey by August 7th and tell us what you thought of the food and activities.