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Education Approaches Are Often Misunderstood
Many schools want to provide a great education. Few succeed in doing it well. The reason is simple. They copy methods but miss the mindset. Mistake 1: Copying Activities Instead of Principles Schools often try to replicate visible elements, project flexible spaces, or play-based activities. But Finnish education is not about activities. It is about how learning is designed. Without understanding the principles, results remain superficial. Mistake 2: Moving Too Fast Change is
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8 jul1 min de lectura
International Educators’ Gathering in Lima, Peru 🇵🇪
Finland International Education will participate in the International Educators’ Gathering in Lima, Peru on May 23, 2026. The event will bring together educators, school leaders, and partners to exchange ideas and explore new perspectives on education. Johan Storgård will introduce the Finnish approach to learning, focusing on trust, student-centered education, and meaningful learning experiences. We look forward to engaging discussions and building new international connecti
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8 jul1 min de lectura
Celebrating Two Years of FINE Vietnam in Hanoi
April is a meaningful month in Vietnam, symbolizing unity and new beginnings. For us, it also marks an important milestone. This video captures moments from the Grand Opening of FINE Vietnam in Hanoi on April 7th, 2024. The event brought together partners, families, educators, and distinguished guests, including the Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam and Laos. It was a moment of connection, shared vision, and the start of something new. The Beginning of FINE Vietnam in Hanoi Th
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8 jul1 min de lectura
Why Successful Education Systems Focus on Play and What Others Get Wrong?
Why Successful Education Systems Focus on Play and What Others Get Wrong?
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8 jul1 min de lectura
FINE Learning Experience at Horizon World School
FINE has had the pleasure of spending time at Horizon World School through teacher training, school visits, and meaningful pedagogical discussions with educators and the school community. FINE has had the pleasure of spending time at Horizon World School through teacher training, school visits, and meaningful pedagogical discussions with educators and the school community. During the FINE Learning Experience, we explored how Finnish pedagogy can support children’s curiosity,
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8 jul1 min de lectura
A New Chapter for FINE in Thailand
FINE expands its international collaboration through a new long-term partnership with Woodworth International Nature School in Thailand, combining Finnish-inspired pedagogy with nature-oriented and child-centered learning.
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8 jul1 min de lectura
Introducing FINE — How We Build Meaningful Learning Worldwide
Discover how FINE combines Finnish educational thinking, child-centered learning, and international collaboration to build meaningful learning environments worldwide.
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8 jul1 min de lectura
Teaching Opportunities in Thailand
Join Us in Building a New Finnish-Inspired School in Thailand A new Finnish-inspired school and early childhood center is being established in Thailand. We are now looking for passionate and committed educators to join this unique founding phase. This is an opportunity to bring Finnish education into a new cultural context and to help build a learning environment from the ground up. Open Positions Head of School (Knowledge of Finnish curriculum and teacher methodology qualifi
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29 abr1 min de lectura
Education Is Not Exported — It Is Carried
Rethinking International Education and the Role of Teachers International education is often described in terms of systems, curricula and scalability. But education does not move across borders because a document is translated. It moves because professionals choose to carry it. At Finland International Education (FINE) , we work in international education partnerships built on Finnish pedagogical principles. One truth has become increasingly clear: education cannot be exporte
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22 feb2 min de lectura
From Finland to Peru and Beyond
What does it really mean to invest in education? Is it faster learning outcomes, higher rankings, or measurable short-term results?Or is it something deeper: something that unfolds over time, often invisibly, but with lasting impact? These questions feel especially timely this week, as Finnish education expertise is part of a dialogue taking place far from the Nordic context in Peru. At the Embassy of Finland in Lima, educators, decision-makers, and partners are gathering to
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2 feb2 min de lectura
Play-Based Early Mathematics Does Not Start With Worksheets or Numbers on Paper
It starts with play. In early childhood education, mathematics develops naturally when children explore, compare, sort, and make sense of the world around them. Here are five simple play-based early mathematics activities that support early mathematical skills in a joyful and developmentally appropriate way. 1 Counting Through Play Use everyday objects such as blocks, stones, buttons, or toys.Children learn counting, one-to-one correspondence, and quantity by touching and mo
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15 ene2 min de lectura
International education partnerships in global contexts
How Finnish Educational Expertise Is Shared Responsibly Across Borders At Finland International Education (FINE), international education partnerships are built on trust, professional integrity, and responsible adaptation to local contexts. Interest in Finnish education continues to grow globally, particularly in early childhood education and school development. Decision-makers, school founders, and education leaders around the world are seeking ways to learn from Finnish ped
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12 ene3 min de lectura
A New Finnish-Inspired School Launches in Hyderabad
Johan Storgård, CEO of Finland International Education, addressing the audience at the launch of Horizon Experiential World School (HEWS) in Hyderabad. Horizon Experiential World School (HEWS) has officially launched in Hyderabad in partnership with Finland International Education (FINE) . The collaboration brings selected principles of Finnish education into an international context, with a strong focus on child-centred learning, wellbeing, and experiential pedagogy . Rathe
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8 ene1 min de lectura
Finland International Education Supports The Launch Of A Finnish-inspired School In India
Finland International Education (FINE) supports the launch of a new school in Hyderabad, India, developed in collaboration with Horizon Experiential World School. The launch ceremony takes place on 7 January. The cooperation focuses on the application of selected Finnish pedagogy principles in an international context. The collaboration includes curriculum-related work, teacher training, and learning environment development, adapted carefully to local needs and conditions. Th
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4 ene1 min de lectura
Why AI Is Not A Solution In Early Childhood Education?
Ultimately, early childhood is a profoundly human phase of life, built on relationships, safety, play, curiosity, and belonging. AI may become a helpful assistant in the background, but it cannot replace the warmth of a teacher’s voice, the shared joy of discovery, or the subtle understanding that grows between children and adults. AI Is Not A Solution In Early Childhood Education. When we prioritise connection over automation, we protect what truly matters. The future of lea
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12 dic 20251 min de lectura
Finnish Early Childhood Education: Nurturing Lifelong Success
Finnish early childhood education (ECE) has gained worldwide acclaim for its holistic approach, child-centric philosophy, and exceptional outcomes. Finland's education system is renowned for consistently producing high-performing students and fostering a love for learning from an early age. In this blog, we will delve into the key aspects of Finnish ECE and explore the profound benefits it brings to both children and adults.
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19 sept 20253 min de lectura
How Do Everyday Learning Routines Provide a Strong Foundation of Security?
To all educators and parents: Every small, consistent routine you build today is an investment in a child’s confidence, security, and love of learning tomorrow. Keep going. Your efforts truly matter! 💛
FINE
19 sept 20252 min de lectura
Best Educational Toys Supporting Learning Through Play
The best educational toys for preschoolers spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Building sets, puzzles, pretend play, art materials, and manipulatives all support learning through play, helping children develop essential cognitive, social, and motor skills.
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19 sept 20255 min de lectura
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Pautas de diseño de interiores
Pautas de diseño de interiores
Pautas de diseño de interiores
Pautas de diseño de interiores
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