Pre-primary education and schooling, services

In basic education in Lappeenranta, it is possible to apply for weighted-curriculum education.

Preparatory pre-primary education (valmistava esiopetus) is intended for 6-year-old children who do not yet speak Finnish well enough. Preparatory...

Pupils who don't yet possess Finnish or Swedish enough to study the language as their mother tongue may study Finnish or Swedish as a second language.

A student living in Turku has a right to a free school transport if the way to school is over five kilometers or dangerous.

The municipality of Sipoo organizes voluntary morning and afternoon activities (before and after school activities) for all pupils in grades 1–2.

A pupil who has a disability or otherwise needs support is entitled to interpreting and assistance services as per the Basic Education Act for free.

Free pre-school education under the Constitution is provided for children one year before the start of the compulsory education.

Preschool education is free of charge, while early childhood education is subject to fees.

Afternoon activities are intended for pupils in Years 1 and 2 and older pupils with a special support decision.

In Turku, your child attends one year of preschool education before their compulsory education starts.