Please note that while these services apply to most courses, exceptions may occur. Even in locations where we have dedicated classrooms, we may occasionally need to rent external spaces nearby, and the availability of services may vary. Kids, pets, or guests within the school premises must be approved by email each time. Whether or not our premises are marked as wheelchair accessible, we kindly ask you to inform us in advance. If accessibility is an issue, we will arrange for an external classroom to accommodate your course. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Our Cultural Activities
The following free-time activities are included in the price of our Erasmus courses in Finland:
A 1.5-hour walking tour in Helsinki city center
A 3-hour Saturday excursion or a visit to a museum
Details will be included in the welcome letter from our trainers 2 weeks before the course.
Our Academy in Helsinki
Our training center is located at Kamppi, a district in the middle of downtown Helsinki, and it is easily accessible, just a 3-minute walk from the Kamppi metro station.
Kamppi has a culture for all the senses. It is the heart of the Finnish music scene: more than half of the city’s live music venue capacity is filled here.
You can also find the functionalist landmark buildings Lasipalatsi (Glass Palace) and Tennispalatsi (Tennis Palace), which were built in the 1930s. The buildings nowadays host the HAM Helsinki Art Museum, the largest multiplex cinema, and the Amos REX Art Museum.
The busiest spot in Kamppi is the Kamppi Centre, which opened in 2006. The complex has become a meeting point for young people and includes a shopping center, a bus terminal, a metro station, plenty of restaurants, and apartments.
Kamppi stretches all the way to the Hietalahti Market Square and the sea. The long street called Fredrikinkatu is dotted with little shops and sights on Kalevankatu and includes old wooden houses.
Helsinki’s course schedule
All our teacher training courses in Helsinki will take place either in the morning (9.00-14.00) or in the afternoon (14.00-19.00), depending on classroom and trainer availability.
The final schedule will be sent two weeks before the course begins. We recommend planning any cultural activities only after receiving it.
Get 15% off accommodation
To ensure we can assist you with every aspect of your stay in Helsinki, we’ve partnered with hotels near our venue to offer accommodations that are tailored to your needs.
Additional details will be provided upon confirmation of your course session.
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How to reach us
Helsinki has one main airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) and it is located in Vantaa, about 17 kilometers north of Helsinki city center.
The most convenient and efficient way to reach the city center is by taking the train. The airport is connected to the Helsinki Central Railway Station by the Ring Rail Line.
Several bus lines operate between the airport and various destinations in the Helsinki metropolitan area, including the city center.
Public transport in Helsinki
Tickets can be easily bought through the city transport HSL application, or at ticket machines in metro stations. The tickets allow you to transfer between modes of transport within their validity, including bus, tram, and boat. A single AB zone ticket valid for 80 minutes costs 3.1€.
A day ticket is a good option if you make several journeys during one day or several days. Day tickets are valid for 1 to 7 days (from 9€ to 36€).
Go Helsinki card is another option that includes access to public transport in zone ABC, and entrance to attractions and museums. The card is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours (from 51€ to 82€).
Gain a comprehensive understanding of effective strategies for combating bullying, drawing from Finland's approaches, such as the KiVa School Program, the VERSO peer mediation system, the Steps of Responsibility model, and the Huomaa Hyvä! Method.
Gain a better understanding of Finland’s progressive style of teaching and practical methods. Explore various student-centered approaches that make teaching and learning more holistic.
Discover the Finnish approach to environmental education that emphasizes each individual’s capacity to contribute to a sustainable future. Learn to support the students' personal relationship with nature and active citizenship.
Learn how to plan and implement learning outside the classroom in a meaningful, fun, and safe way. Discover the key principles and benefits of outdoor learning and experience the power of outdoor education.
Explore the fundamental theories and techniques of positive education. Discover straightforward mindfulness exercises for classroom use and learn how to celebrate students’ achievements, building their strengths and fostering a positive atmosphere.
Explore creative approaches to Finnish cultural heritage education, emphasizing sustainability and well-being. Through experiential learning and study visits, uncover elements such as traditions and nature-related customs that shape Finnish culture.
What’s the secret behind the success of the Finnish education system? Discover the "peruskoulu" structure and the holistic approach or phenomenon-based learning (PhBL).
Based primarily in Helsinki, with a planned visit to Tallinn for a day trip or overnight stay, this course offers opportunities to expand professional networks through interactive workshops and school visits.
Explore the highly regarded Finnish VET system for supporting continuous professional development throughout one's career and investigating opportunities for lifelong learning.
Uncover the cultural and systemic factors that contribute to Finland being the “happiest country”. Gain insights from concepts like Sisu (Finnish resilience), mindfulness in nature, digital wellbeing, hope pedagogy, empathy, and trust.
Gain practical knowledge and strategies for using AI tools such as Chat GPT for language practice. Learn the best practices for implementing AI in the classroom to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Gain insights into best practices for implementing AI to promote inclusion. Acquire the ability to integrate AI tools into lessons and activities, in order to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Develop an understanding of the main concepts and issues related to ecology through reflection on the role of education in promoting environmental awareness.
Explore hands-on activities designed to prevent isolation and disruptive behaviors, with a focus on interaction and support. Discover effective relaxation techniques and movement-based activities suitable for special needs students and the entire class.
Gain an understanding of the responsibility to cultivate resilience strengths in order to attain a stable state of well-being. Explore strategies such as emotional management, fostering a positive mindset, and cultivating empathy and compassion.
Explore AI tools that enhance teaching and learning in the context of the 6Cs. Create a collaborative, inclusive, and digitally-enhanced learning environment.
Acquire key insights into positive communication to nurture a positive mindset and alleviate negative self-talk. Reflect on how the surrounding environment can convert negative communication into positive relationships.
Gain more knowledge about the characteristics of a happy mindset and establish routines that lead to joyful days, and practice the 4C’s of education to know and review these vital skills for success in school and beyond.
Develop an understanding of how the physical classroom influences the learning experience and behavior. Reflect on the outdatedness of traditional, teacher-centered psychology in favor of approaches that encourage student agency.
Deepen your knowledge about issues connected to climate change and incorporate these themes into your teaching. Develop practical strategies and create projects involving the entire school.
A few days ago I attended the course ‘Discover the 7Cs: Learning for Life (and Work) in the 21st century’ in Helsinki.
It was an amazing week, which I really enjoyed very much!
The course that the Europass Teacher Academy offered was very well organized, and it included… More a variety of activities, both in the classroom and outdoors in the town.
Apart from knowledge on the terms of education, which definitely was the purpose of the visit, the lessons included information about the Finnish language, culture and education system, providing in this way a full picture of the host country. Thus, the course was an enjoyable way to getting in touch with a different way of life, while at the same time enriching my teaching methods with new techniques and teaching tools, necessary for facing the challenges of teaching the students of the 21st century.
Our trainer Irena was helpful, polite and inspiring, contributing to characterize this journey to Finland as a unique life experience!
My experience at the Academy was excellent. It was a great opportunity for new knowledge, new contacts and relationships with teachers from different European countries and new challenges that I am sure will enrich my teaching and benefit my students. Our trainer, Pui,… More was extremely knowledgeable and communicative and all activities had clear learning objectives and successful learning outcomes. As for the city of Helsinki, I have to say that it was a very nice experience to be in a city where everything works perfectly. Clean, tidy, with all modern amenities. Thank you very much for everything!
It was an unforgettable week: for the course, which was very well organised; for the companionship among the fellow participants, for the city itself, and because I felt truly at home...
Thank you, Irena Papa
Thank you Erasmus Programme!
We enjoyed a lot our 5-day training about Positive Pedagogy and Mindfulness with our amazing educator, Irena Papa! Hope to visit Elsinki again! Thanx Europass 😊 and Irena!
Educational training under the guidance of professional teachers. A beautiful modern city where you can relax and study. Central library with innovative and sustainable offer. Convenient public transport.
Founded by King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden (to which Finland belonged for many centuries), Helsinki’s history is deeply related to the wars the country has been through, with long years of suffering.
However, that does not mean that the capital hasn’t developed its own unique essence. In the post-war years, agrarian Finland evolved into what is now a modern industrial land, with suburbs such as Herttoniemi, Maunula, and Pihlajamäki. What once was an inhabited city is today an international, innovative, and prosperous one.
Helsinki’s architecture, marked by Modernism, Functionalism, and Art Noveau, makes it a city of intricate and multifaceted designs, like Löyly, Temppeliaukio Church, or Kamppi Chapel – places you should definitely visit!
1) Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
A UNESCO World Heritage Site located on a group of islands, the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Finland.
2) Temppeliaukio Church
Due to its unique design being excavated into solid rock, the Temppeliaukio Church is one of Helsinki’s main attractions. Completed in 1969, the church walls are lined with rugged rock and rubble walls which makes the building so distinctive. Try to visit the Temppeliaukio Church before noon to see how light spreads from the row of windows surrounding the roof periphery to the altar wall, a truly magical sight.
3) Helsinki Cathedral
Situated on the north side of Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral is one of the most visited spots in Helsinki and has even become the symbol of the city. Its roof is lined with statues of the 12 apostles, effectively ‘guarding’ the city. This building is a prime example of neoclassical architecture which can also be recognized in other parts of the city.
4) Senate Square
Senate Square is located just in front of Helsinki Cathedral. The buildings surrounding it: Government Palace, University of Helsinki, the National Library, and Helsinki Cathedral are all further examples of Neoclassical architecture. Being steeped in history, this square alone makes up the oldest part of the city.
5) Sibelius Park
This seaside park was constructed in honor of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Within the park lies a monument constructed by Finnish artist Elia Hiltunen entitled Passio Musicae which is made up of more than 600 hollow steel pipes merged together. Take a trip to Sibelius Park and discover yet another artistic style.
6) Central Library Oodi
The Helsinki Central Library Oodi, which is most commonly referred to as ‘Oodi’ is one of Helsinki’s public libraries. Its unique open plan and airy design are perfect for studying, educational events, and taking some time out to read one of its 100,000 books!
7) Design Museum
The Design Museum in Helsinki is home to pieces from both Finland and across the world. The museum is 147 years old and continues to dedicate itself to exhibiting industrial, fashion, and graphic design from 1870 to the present day. It really is a must-visit spot!
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