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LIFE2026 - Lapland International Forum for Education
Third-party on-site course

LIFE2026

Welcome to the 9th Edition of the Lapland International Forum for Education!
The LIFE2026 program reflects the collaborative learning culture promoted by our newest national curriculum. You will be job shadowing Finnish teachers and daily life at local schools, interacting with invited speakers and other participants from around the world.

06.05.2025
Next upcoming session:
23.01.2026 - 30.01.2026
Multiple locations
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Description

Cultivating a sense of belonging in education is essential for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students feel valued and empowered. In the future of education, prioritizing belonging will be key to addressing diverse student needs, promoting equity, and preparing learners for a collaborative, interconnected world. By integrating empathy, cultural understanding, and inclusive practices, education can evolve to support personal and societal development.

ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ us as we delve into how cultivating belonging can transform education, for both academic growth and creating resilient, compassionate individuals ready to contribute to a more connected society. 

The LIFE2026 program reflects the collaborative learning culture promoted by our newest national curriculum. You will be job shadowing Finnish teachers and daily life at local schools, interacting with invited speakers and other participants from around the world, and walking in the footsteps of the in the untouched nature of Lapland. We’ll explore the foundations of happiness and belonging, particularly pedagogical tools and practical methods, alongside the influence of the environment, such as the natural rhythm of changing seasons and the northern down-to-earth lifestyle. 

ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing objectives

  • â—¦ Create a concrete development plan for your own school

â—¦ Improve your skills in collaborative teaching and learning methods 

â—¦ Become better equipped to teach your students skills for the 21st century

Methodology & assessment

Exploration of pre-assumptions
â—¦ Presentations by educational experts
â—¦ Visits to educational institutions
â—¦ Personal diary
â—¦ Socratic walks
â—¦ Shared brainstorming
â—¦ Panel discussions

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Other learning resources: 

â—¦ possibility to participate in the EDUCA fair in Helsinki

â—¦ Shared platform for the participants (PADLET)

 

Certification details

Certificate of active participation (no evaluation)

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    660
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    Additional 330€ meal & transportation package

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    it is possible to cancel and get refunded until November 30, 2025. 

    After that, the fee is not refundable, but you can change participant(s) or get a voucher for LIFE2027. 

  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Head Teacher / Principal
    Pedagogical Adviser
  • ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 23.01.2026 - Ending on 30.01.2026
    Confirmed
    in

    Rovaniemi

    , Finland

Provider

You can view this course on the provider's website

Vocational subjects