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Oirearvio on tarkoitettu ihmisille, joilla on normaalista poikkeavaa päänsärkyä.
Published by: DigiFinland Oy · Company
Description language: Finnish
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Oirearvio on tarkoitettu ihmisille, joilla on normaalista poikkeavaa päänsärkyä. Tällä tarkoitetaan esimerkiksi sitä, että päänsärky alkoi yllättäen, se on voimakasta tai pitkäkestoista tai rajoittaa toimintakykyäsi.
Oirearvio auttaa arvioimaan, milloin ja millaiseen hoitoon tulee hakeutua sekä miten oiretta voi hoitaa itse. Oirearvion sisällön on toteuttanut Kustannus Oy Duodecim. Oirearvio sekä toimintasuositukset perustuvat lääketieteelliseen tietoon.
Oirearvio ei ole tarkoitettu käytettäväksi henkeä uhkaavissa tilanteissa.
Oirearvio on osa Omaolo.fi-palvelua, joka on digitaalinen sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon asiointikanava, joka auttaa arvioimaan hoidon tarvetta ja kiireellisyyttä ja ohjaa tarkoituksenmukaisen avun tai tuen piiriin sekä terveyttä ja hyvinvointia edistäviin palveluihin Omaolon sisällä ja ulkoisissa palveluissa.
How to use it
Vastaa oirearvion kysymyksiin huolellisesti ja totuudenmukaisesti. Kun vastaat jokaiseen kysymykseen, tulos on totuudenmukaisin. Oirearvion tulokseksi saat omahoito-ohjeen tai ohjeen, miten ja milloin hakeutua vastaanotolle. Oirearvio yhdistää sinut tarvittaessa oman alueesi ammattilaiseen ja ajanvaraukseen. Oirearvion täyttäminen vie noin 2–4 minuuttia.
Conditions
Oirearvio on tarkoitettu yli 15-vuotiaille Suomessa vakituisesti asuville ja julkisiin sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluihin oikeutetuille asukkaille.
Omaolo ei ole tarkoitettu hätätilanteisiin, kuten äkillinen ja kova rintakipu tai hengitysvaikeus, tajuttomuus, kouristelu, suuri verenvuoto ja vakavat vammat. Hätätilanteessa soita 112.
Where and how to get help
Symptom checker for headache on Omaolo · Online service
Symptom checker is for people who are experiencing an unusual headache.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
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Qualification certificates of persons serving in building design and site management tasks
Building designers and site managers must prove their qualification by certificate issued by a body authorised by the Ministry on the Environment.
Published by: Ministry of the Environment · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
### Qualification certificate
According to the Construction Act (751/2023), designers and site managers must present a certificate issued by a body authorised by the Ministry to prove that they are qualified to undertake conventional, difficult, very difficult and exceptionally difficult design and site management tasks. Provisions on the qualification requirements concerning the degree and work experience for each difficulty class are laid down in the Construction Act.
### The difficulty classes of design and site management tasks
The difficulty classes of design and site management tasks laid down in the Construction Act are minor, conventional, difficult, very difficult and exceptionally difficult. The difficulty class is determined, for example, on the basis of the architectural and technical requirements of the construction work, intended use of the building and requirements related to the construction site and construction conditions. A single construction project may involve design and site management tasks belonging to different difficulty classes.
### Bodies authorised by the Ministry of the Environment
Provisions on the procedures to be followed in verifying the qualifications and the bodies authorised by the Ministry of the Environment to issue qualification certificates are laid down in the Act on the Verification of the Qualifications of Persons Serving in Building Design and Site Management Tasks (812/2023, Act on the Verification of the Qualifications). The Act also lays down provisions on the recognition of degrees awarded in other countries with respect to professional qualifications of EU and EEA citizens awarded in EU and EEA countries when a qualification certificate is required under the Construction Act.
The Ministry of the Environment can authorise a company or organisation registered in Finland to issue qualification certificates if it fulfils the requirements for this laid down in the Act on the Verification of Qualifications. The Ministry of the Environment may also authorise the authorised body to issue a certificate of the equivalence of a foreign degree when issuing the qualification certificate. The authorised body must keep a register of the certificates that it has issued that are still valid.
The Ministry of the Environment has authorized the bodies listed below to issue qualification certificates. More detailed information can be found on the Ministry of the Environment's website.
How to use it
### Applying for a qualification certificate
Building designers and site managers apply for a qualification certificate from an authorized body by the Ministry of the Environment. Each authorized body has its own service for applying for a qualification certificate.
1. First, find out which qualification certificate you need to apply for.
2. See the authorized body that issue qualification certificates on the website of the Ministry of the Environment.
3. Access the website of the authorized body you wish to use to apply for a qualification certificate.
4. Follow the instructions of authorized body when preparing the application and submitting the requested documents.
Conditions
### Qualification requirements
Provisions on the qualification requirements are laid down in the Construction Act and in the The Government Decree on the Determination of the Difficulty Classes of Building Design Tasks and Construction Management Tasks and the Education Required in the Tasks (1063/2024).
Fee details
The authorized body has the right to charge fees related to the certification procedure, which cover the costs incurred in the operation.
The authorized bodies inform their fees related to the certification procedure in the services they provide for customers.
Where and how to get help
Bodies that issue qualification certificates for building designers and site managers · Website
Bodies that issue qualification certificates for building designers and site managers is published on the website of the Ministry of the Environment.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Early childhood educator providing Steiner pedagogical education in early childhood education and care
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Early childhood educator providing Steiner pedagogical education in early childhood education and care
Conditions
If you have a professional qualification in Steiner pedagogical early childhood education and care from abroad and want to qualify to work in Steiner pedagogical early childhood education and care in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Maintaining the land register and other statutory tasks.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Responsibilities include maintaining the land register and performing other statutory tasks.
How to use it
If you would like to work as a cadastral surveyor in Finland, apply for a qualification decision from the Finnish National Agency for Education.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a cadastral surveyor abroad, the Finnish National Agency for Education will decide whether you qualify as a cadastral surveyor in Finland.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Responsibilities of a childcarer in early childhood education and care.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Responsibilities of a childcarer in early childhood education and care.
Early childhood education and care refers to a planned and goal-oriented entity of education, upbringing and care, with an emphasis on pedagogy. Early childhood education and care covers ages 0 - 7.
To qualify as a childcarer in early childhood education and care in Finland, you must complete a Vocational Qualification in Education and Guidance, or a Vocational Qualification in Social and Health Care or other equivalent qualification as well as a sufficient amount of training in the care, upbringing and education of children.
Conditions
You can apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education if:
1. you have completed a training that qualifies you as a childcarer in early childhood education and care in another EU / EEA country or Switzerland, and
2. you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country or have a document that entitles you to be treated in the same way as EU citizens.
You can also apply for a decision on eligibility if you are a national of a Member State, have obtained a qualification outside the EU and EEA, your professional qualification is recognised in another Member State and you have worked in the profession for at least three years in the country where your professional qualification is recognised.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: The class teacher teaches various subjects in primary education.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: The class teacher teaches various subjects in primary education.
Primary education in Finland encompasses grades 1–6 and is intended for 7–13-year-olds. Grades 1–6 are usually taught by a class teacher who teaches all or most subjects.
The requirements for class teachers include either:
- Master's degree in education, at least 60 credits of multidisciplinary studies in subjects and cross-curricular themes and at least 60 credits in teacher’s pedagogical studies, or
- studies required from a subject teacher in primary and lower secondary education, and at least 60 credits of multidisciplinary studies in subjects and cross-curricular themes
Conditions
If you have qualified as a class teacher abroad and want to qualify as a class teacher in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country. The recognition decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education will provide eligibility for the profession in terms of education. There are also language requirements to work as a class teacher.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Guidance counselling in primary and lower secondary education, in general upper secondary school or in vocational education.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Guidance counselling in basic education, or in general upper secondary school or in vocational education.
A key task of guidance counselling is to support students’ growth and development in a way that advances their study abilities social maturity and develops the knowledge and skills that are required for life planning.
The role of guidance counselling is to support students during their studies and to ensure that the students have the knowledge and skills they need when transitioning to further studies or professional life.
Conditions
If you have a professional qualification in guidance counselling from abroad and want to qualify to work as a guidance counsellor in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education.
The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country. The Finnish National Agency for Education will decide if your past education makes you eligible. There are also language requirements to work as a guidance counsellor.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Responsibilities of the head of early education centre in the unit of early childhood education and care
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Responsibilities of the head of early education centre in the unit of early childhood education and care
Early childhood education and care refers to a planned and goal-oriented entity of education, upbringing and care, with an emphasis on pedagogy. Early childhood education and care covers ages 0 - 7.
A head of early education centre must have qualified as a teacher in early childhood education and care or as a social pedagogue in early childhood education and care, and have a Master's degree in education, as well as sufficient management skills.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a head of early education centre abroad and want to qualify as a head of a early education centre in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country. The recognition decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education will provide eligibility for the profession in terms of education.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
A headmaster/principal is responsible for the operational running of a school, educational institution or a training provider.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
A headmaster/principal is responsible for the operational running of a school, educational institution or a training provider.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a principal abroad and want to qualify as a principal in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education.
The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country.
The Finnish National Agency for Education will decide if your past education makes you eligible.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: instructing pupils' morning and afternoon activities
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: instructing pupils' morning and afternoon activities
Morning and afternoons activities are held outside the scope of lessons before and after school, and are intended for year 1 and 2 pupils as well as pupils with special needs. Local authorities in municipalities make all decisions on arranging these activities.
Conditions
If you have qualified as an instructor in morning and afternoon activities and want to qualify as an instructor in morning and afternoon activities, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The recognition decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education will provide eligibility for the profession in terms of education.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Land and real estate transactions.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: A land surveyor processes and oversees land and real estate transactions.
How to use it
If you would like to work as a land surveyor in Finland, apply for a qualification decision from the Finnish National Agency for Education.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a land surveyor abroad, the Finnish National Agency for Education will decide whether you qualify as a land surveyor in Finland.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Upon application, Tukes may grant a certificate of qualification for persons who have completed the degree and meet the qualification requirements.
Published by: Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Before starting any operations, shops that install or maintain fire detection or extinguishing equipment as well as fire extinguisher service companies must submit a notification to Tukes for the purpose of supervision. They must also name a responsible person who meets the qualification requirements to attend to the tasks concerning fire detection or extinguishing equipment.
The responsible person must meet the prescribed qualification requirements concerning education, degree and work experience.
For responsible persons of shops that install and maintain extinguishing equipment. The responsible person can be a person
who:
• is the entrepreneur them self, or is a full-time employee of the installation shop;
• has completed the training provided by Kiwa Inspecta. Training has been divided by fields: sprinkler systems, gas extinguishing installations and other equipment-specific training, such as spraying equipment.
The responsible person of a fire alarm installation shop can be a person
who:
• is the entrepreneur them self, or is a full-time employee of the installation shop;
• has passed an exam (fire alarm training) by Kiwa Inspecta Oy and
• who has special expertise through sufficient training and work experience.
The responsible person who maintains and inspects portable fire extinguishers can be a person who:
• is the entrepreneur them self, or is a full-time employee of the installation shop;
• has completed the fire extinguisher service training provided by the Finnish National Rescue Association (SPEK). The training indicates that the applicant is familiar with the regulations concerning the inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers and is able to inspect and maintain them.
There are no qualification requirements for the training.
How to use it
Upon application, Tukes may grant a certificate of qualification for persons who have completed the degree and meet the qualification requirements. The application for a certificate of qualification can be submitted online.
Conditions
Sufficient education, work experience and passing the training.
Where and how to get help
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School social workers operate at the interfaces between education and health and social services, identifying and intervening in social problems.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
School social workers operate at the interfaces between education and health and social services. Identifying and intervening in social problems is an essential part of their work. Most often, students are referred to a school social worker for behavioural reasons. These include absenteeism, neglecting school, reckless behaviour and breaking of rules, difficulties with concentration, lack of motivation and violent behaviour. Reasons related to social relationships include bullying and complications with friendships.
Family related reasons include matters related to the care and upbringing of children, serious problems related to family situations (substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health issues) and matters related to changes in the family setup. Common emotional difficulties that students experience include anxiety and fears, depression and feeling low as well as timidity and nervousness.
School social workers are often a member of a crisis group at their school and take part in planning and implementing measures that are deemed necessary. They may also support an individual student who is in a crisis.
There are practices related to how to ensure a safe and secure everyday life, which are drawn up for eventualities such as absences, bullying, violence, substance abuse and crisis situations. School social workers participate in the preparation, updating and application of them at school.
School social workers cooperate actively with other employees working with children and young people, either in matters concerning individual students and families or more generally when assessing regional phenomena. Regional cooperation aims to promote the wellbeing of children and young people, to develop the services in the region and to prevent social problems from arising. The most important partners include child welfare services, family counselling clinics, child and youth psychiatry, other health and social services, youth services, the police, parishes and the third sector.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a school social worker abroad and want to qualify as a school social worker in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Responsibilities of a social pedagogue in early childhood education and care.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Responsibilities of a social pedagogue in early childhood education care.
Early childhood education and care refers to a planned and goal-oriented entity of education, upbringing and care, with an emphasis on pedagogy. Early childhood education and care covers ages 0 - 7.
To qualify as a social pedagogue in early childhood education and care in Finland, you must complete the degree of Bachelor's degree in Social Services and Health Care at a university of applied sciences and at least 60 credits of studies in early childhood education and social pedagogy.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a social pedagogue in early childhood education and care abroad and want to qualify as a social pedagogue in early childhood education care in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
A special education teacher in early childhood education and care provides special education in early childhood education and care.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
A special education teacher in early childhood education and care provides special education in early childhood education and care. Early childhood education and care refers to the planned and targeted upbringing, care and education of a child, with a particular emphasis on pedagogy. Early childhood education and care covers ages 0 - 7.
To qualify to work as a special education teacher in early childhood education and care, you must:
1. have qualified as a teacher in early childhood education and care and have completed studies providing professional competence for special needs education, or
2. have a master's degree in education, majoring in special education (special education teacher training in early childhood education).
Conditions
If you have completed a qualification as a special education teacher in early childhood education and care abroad and want to qualify as a special education teacher for early childhood education and care in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Providing special needs education in different forms of education
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Special needs teacher provides special education in different forms of education.
Conditions
If you have completed a qualification of a special needs teacher abroad and want to qualify as a special needs teacher in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education.
The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country.
The recognition decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education will provide eligibility for the profession in terms of education. There are also language requirements for special education teachers.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Subject teacher teaches one or more subjects in basic education or general upper secondary education.
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Subject teachers teach one or more subjects in primary and lower secondary education or general upper secondary education.
Primary and lower secondary education comprises grades 1–9 and is meant for pupils between the ages of 7 and 16. In grades 7 to 9, most of the teaching consists of subject teaching, which means that the subjects are taught by different subject teachers. All pupils in basic education receive instruction in the following general subjects
* mother tongue and literature
* second national language
* foreign language
* environmental studies
* health education
* religion or ethics
* history
* social studies
* mathematics
* physics
* chemistry
* biology
* geography
* physical education
* music
* visual arts
* crafts
* home economics
General upper secondary education is an optional form of upper secondary education and it takes place after basic education. The general upper secondary school syllabus includes studies in
* mother tongue and literature
* second national language and foreign languages
* mathematics and studies in natural sciences
* studies in humanities and social sciences
* religion or ethics
* physical education and other artistic and practical subjects
* health education
Subject teachers’ qualification requirements include a Master’s degree, at least 60 or 120 credits of studies in the teaching subjects, and teacher’s pedagogical studies.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a subject teacher abroad and want to qualify as a subject teacher in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country. The Finnish National Agency for Education will decide if your past education makes you eligible. There are also language requirements for subject teachers.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Responsibilities of a teacher in early childhood education and care
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Responsibilities of a teacher in early childhood education and care
Early childhood education and care refers to a planned and goal-oriented entity of education, upbringing and care, with an emphasis on pedagogy. Early childhood education and care covers ages 0 - 7.
In Finland, you can qualify as a teacher in early childhood education and care by completing a Bachelor's degree in education and at least 60 credits of studies providing professional competencies in early childhood education and care.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a teacher in early childhood education abroad and want to qualify as a teacher in early childhood education in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education. The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Teaching in liberal adult education institutions
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Teaching in liberal adult education institutions
Liberal adult education institutions include adult education centres, folk high schools, summer universities, sports institutes and study centres.
To qualify as a liberal adult education teacher you must have a suitable higher education degree and the pedagogical studies for teachers at least 60 credits.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a teacher in liberal adult education abroad and want to qualify as a teacher in liberal adult education in Finland, apply for a decision on eligibility from the Finnish National Agency for Education.
The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country.
The recognition decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education will provide eligibility for the profession in terms of education.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Occupation description: Teaching vocational or common qualification units in vocational training
Published by: Finnish National Agency for Education · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: All Finland
About this service
Description
Occupation description: Teaching vocational or common qualification components in vocational training
Vocational qualifications include vocational upper secondary qualifications, further vocational qualifications and specialist vocational qualifications. The Finnish National Agency for Education decides the criteria for each qualification. The national qualification requirements determine the composition and modules of the qualification.
Conditions
If you have qualified as a teacher in vocational education abroad and want to qualify as a teacher in vocational or common qualification units in Finland, apply to the Finnish National Agency for Education for a decision on eligibility.
The decision-making process can be influenced by whether you have completed a degree in an EU or EEA country, or whether you are a national of an EU or EEA country or another country. The recognition decision of the Finnish National Agency for Education will provide eligibility for the profession in terms of education. There are also language requirements for teachers in vocational education. In addition, prior work experience may be a requirement. In some fields, the right to exercise a profession is required.
You can contact the Finnish National Agency for Education for more information on decision-making criteria.
Where and how to get help
Recognition of qualifications: electronic application form · Online service
A decision for the recognition of qualifications can be applied for by using the electronic application form on the Studyinfo.fi webservice.
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