Target group: Pupils
Safer space
A safe city constitutes the foundation for the residents’ good life. In Vantaa, safer spaces are of particular importance, since numerous people of all ages and backgrounds use the city's premises.
Shared Services, Education and Learning Department
Contact information for Shared Services, Education and Learning Department at City of Vantaa.
Vantaa innovation competition—open to everybody—searches for urban innovations of all sizes
Vantaa innovation competition, opening in mid-April, is open to everybody. A sum total of €300 000 will be divided between the best ideas. The competition seeks solutions for everyday services, thriving city centers, and combating climate change.
Park meals
Park meals again available in the summer 2026! Warm meals will be distributed free of charge to under-18-year-old Vantaa residents in various places around the city from June 1 to July 31, on weekdays at 11:00–12:00. Lunches are also distributed to seniors living in Vantaa.
Vantaa’s anti-bullying work
On this page, we describe the plan, that is, how we prevent and intervene in bullying in Vantaa.
ONNI project of guidance
ONNI is an abbreviation from the Finnish words ‘ohjauksella notkeat nivelet’, which here loosely translates to ‘flexible transitions through guidance’.
After-school, club and hobby activities
Primary schools around Vantaa offer after-school activities as well as club activities. Also day and holiday activities for disabled children.
Learning languages in basic education
In Vantaa, students take English as their A1 language and Swedish as their B1 language. Optional language studies can begin in the 4th grade (A2 language) or in the 8th grade (B2 language).
Eco-School
Eco-School is a sustainable development programme for day care centres, schools and educational institutes as well as providers of youth recreational activities.
Aid equipment in basic education
Aid equipment may include means such as customised learning and teaching materials, technical devices and classroom fixtures.