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Vantaa becomes the first municipality in Finland to introduce the internationally recognised IB programme to early childhood education
NewsThe Y.E.S. Daycare Centre in Pakkala will begin piloting the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in English in autumn 2026.
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Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
NewsThe 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
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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
NewsThe 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.
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Applications to Vantaa Music Institute and Vantaa Art School are open from 1 to 30 April
NewsVantaa Music Institute and Vantaa Art School are Finland's largest institutions of basic art education.
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Apply for after school activities March 26 – April 30, 2026
NewsApply for after school activities in Vantaa via Wilma system March 26 – April 30, 2026.
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Enrollment in sports-oriented summer camps to begin on April 1
NewsThe City of Vantaa arranges sports day camps for elementary school children in June. Familiarize yourself already in advance with the camp provision online.
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School transport application times for the 2026–2027 school year
NewsApply 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).
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Check out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!
NewsCheck out Vantaa’s updated anti-bullying plan and watch the video!