Pre-school education
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- Pielavesi
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Pre-school education is implemented in Pielavesi unitary school (Rannakylä) and in schools of Northen Pielavesi and Säviä.
The pre-school education learning and teaching methods are play, arranging interesting learning environment and active exploration with other children and adults. Improving a child's learning conditions and identifying potential risk factors and providing early support are ce ...
Do the following
You can apply for the pre-school education throughout the year with an online form or by going to the school office.
To whom and on what terms
Free pre-school education under the Constitution is provided for children one year before the start of their compulsory education, usually the year in which the child reaches the age of six. A child subject to extended compulsory education is entitled to free pre-school education in the year in which they reach the age of five. Children whose starting date for primary school education has been postponed by one year are also entitled to free pre-school education.
Background information
Children in the pre-primary education age, or 6 years, participate in pre-primary education organised by the municipality. Those 7-year-olds whose school attendance has been postponed also participate in pre-primary education. It can additionally be attended by 5-year-olds to whom a decision on extended compulsory education has been issued.
The children receive pre-primary education for four hours every morning. During this time, a lunch is served to the children.
Under the Basic Education Act, participation in pre-primary education is mandatory. A child’s guardian is responsible for ensuring that the child participates in pre-primary education or activities that meet its objectives during the school year that precedes the start of compulsory education.
Basic Education Act