Kaarilan koulu
Kaarilan koulu is a Finnish comprehensive school in Tampere, Finland, with approximately 650 pupils (ages 6–16) and around 80 staff members. The school consists of two school campuses: the Hyhky school building (pre-primary education and grades 1–4) and the Kaarila school building (grades 5–9).
In addition to mainstream education, we provide inclusive support for learning, special education classes and multidisciplinary student welfare services. We have also a JOPO (Flexible Basic Education) programme for selected grade 9 students who benefit from more individual guidance, workplace learning and practical learning experiences.
Student well-being, participation, inclusion and international cooperation are central parts of our school culture. In recent years, we have strengthened multidisciplinary cooperation and developed our own well-being programme, Haavi, which focuses on preventing bullying, supporting student well-being and increasing participation in everyday school life.
In addition to the national curriculum, we offer a citywide Creative Design Programme (Luova muotoilu) for students in grades 7–9. The programme develops creativity, design thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning and combines traditional crafts with modern technologies such as digital design, robotics and 3D printing.
Erasmus+ Accreditation 2023–2027
Kaarilan koulu is an Erasmus+ accredited organisation for the period 2023–2027. Erasmus+ accreditation enables us to carry out long-term international cooperation and receive annual funding for pupil and staff mobility projects.
Our Erasmus Plan focuses on four key objectives:
- Language and culture skilled European citizens
- Well-being and inclusive school
- Strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development
- Promoting sustainable development and eco-social education
Since the beginning of our accreditation period, we have organised pupil exchanges, staff mobilities, job shadowing periods, preparatory visits and hosted numerous international visitors. International cooperation has become a natural part of everyday school life.
Mobility for pupils
Our pupils take part in exchanges, joint projects and international learning activities with partner schools across Europe.
During mobility projects, pupils:
- attend lessons in partner schools
- participate in collaborative international projects
- improve their language and communication skills
- learn about different cultures and school systems
- develop independence, self-confidence and social skills
- often stay with host families and experience everyday life in another country
These experiences have strengthened pupils’ language skills, intercultural competence, participation and confidence. We are particularly proud that Erasmus+ has enabled international experiences also for pupils who might not otherwise have such opportunities.
Mobility for staff
Our staff has participated in courses and job shadowing periods across Europe. Through these activities, our staff have gained new perspectives on:
- inclusion and special educational needs
- student well-being and participation
- multidisciplinary collaboration
- student support services
- sustainable development and eco-social education
- teaching methods and learning environments
The experiences gained through mobility projects have supported our whole-school development work and helped us strengthen our international networks.
International Strategy
We aim to provide all pupils with opportunities to develop as active European citizens. We actively cooperate with European partner schools.
Particular attention is paid to inclusion. We encourage participation of students with special educational needs and those with fewer opportunities and ensure that international activities are accessible to a diverse group of learners.
During the accreditation period, we have strengthened pupils' participation in everyday school life through student peer support initiatives, recess activities and other projects.
Sustainable development and eco-social education are important priorities in our school. Through Erasmus+ projects and international cooperation, we have explored new approaches to environmental education and student participation. Our aim is to further strengthen staff expertise and encourage pupils to take an active role in sustainability initiatives and environmental decision-making at school.
International visitors, student teachers and job shadowing participants are a regular part of school life, creating an authentic European learning environment for both pupils and staff.
Contact Information
Kaarilan koulu (Grades 5–9)
Vallerinkatu 11
33730 Tampere
Finland
Hyhkyn koulutalo (Pre-primary Education & Grades 1–4)
Mallastehtaankatu 14
33270 Tampere
Finland
https://www.tampere.fi/kaarilan-koulu
Contact our Erasmus+ coordinator
Brochures about Finnish education system in different languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Praktikum für Lehramtstudierende der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universitäts Münster
In Kooperation mit dem Zentrum für Lehrerbildung der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster bietet die Kaarila Schule in Tampere Lehramtsstudierenden die Möglichkeit, ein Auslandspraktikum in der finnischen Seeregion zu absolvieren. Lies mehr hier.
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