Target group: Pupils
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.
ISV Erasmus
The International School of Vantaa has been an Erasmus+ Accredited School since 2023. We arrange Group Mobilities and Short-term and Long-term individual mobilities for our students. For our staff we arrange Job Shadowing Mobilities and Courses and Training. We welcome international teachers at our
Vantaa becomes the first municipality in Finland to introduce the internationally recognised IB programme to early childhood education
The Y.E.S. Daycare Centre in Pakkala will begin piloting the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in English in autumn 2026.
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.
Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
The cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have outlined policies for organising their services during possible drone alerts. Through unified operating models, services and the population in the metropolitan area can be protected across municipal borders. These policies help prepare for situations
DigiOne
DigiOne is a digital service platform that will be taken into use in Vantaa schools. DigiOne will replace the Wilma system.