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Finland

There's something pure in the Finnish air and spirit that's incredibly vital and exciting; with the trendsetting modern capital of Helsinki counterbalanced by vast forested wildernesses in the north and east. And who'd have thought that so far north you could have such a summer? It's a golden, sunny season when Finland bursts into life with an explosion of festivals, good cheer and optimism. It's a time when the towns are buzzing, but it's also a time to head for the lakelands. 

I am enjoying my life in Finland very much. It's incredibly satisfying to look back six months and see the life I have created. I see a loving family with whom I am sure I have formed a life long friendship; wonderful friends; a familiarity with a once completely foreign country - this is something that I think can ONLY come from living here for an extended period of time; and some understanding of a new and very unusual language. As well as this new life, for myself I have gained an understanding and even an appreciation of just how large and diverse the world is which allows me to view life back home in Australia with perspective.

Rosemary McConnell – Year to Finland

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Next available departures for Finland

Length Departure Fee Application deadline Early Bird deadline Scholarship deadline
LengthSemester DepartureJan 2024 FeeAU $12550 Application deadline01/09/2023 Early Bird deadline31/03/2023 Scholarship deadline31/03/2023
LengthAcademic Year DepartureJan 2024 FeeAU $13250 Application deadline01/09/2023 Early Bird deadline31/03/2023 Scholarship deadline31/03/2023
LengthSemester DepartureAug 2024 FeeAU $12550 Application deadline01/04/2024 Early Bird deadline31/10/2024 Scholarship deadline31/10/2024
LengthAcademic Year DepartureAug 2024 FeeAU $13250 Application deadline01/04/2024 Early Bird deadline31/10/2024 Scholarship deadline31/10/2024
LengthSemester DepartureJan 2025 FeeAU $12550 Application deadline01/09/2024 Early Bird deadline31/03/2024 Scholarship deadline31/03/2024
LengthAcademic Year DepartureJan 2025 FeeAU $13250 Application deadline01/09/2024 Early Bird deadline31/03/2024 Scholarship deadline31/03/2024

Important Program Information

Please note that 

  • For August arrival: students must be aged between 15 and 18 ½ at the time of arrival in Finland. 

  • For January arrival: students must be aged between 16 and 18 at the time of arrival. If students turn 19 during the year of arrival they are too old for the program.

  • Optional Program Extras may be available,  if so information will be made available by your Local Coordinator in country.

  • Included  - Local orientation with the Coordinator after arrival into exchange location.

Schools in Finland

The school day starts between 8 and 9am in the morning and finishes between 1 and 2pm in the afternoon. The class has 25 lessons a week. Each lesson is 45 minutes long. There are 3 hours and 45 minutes of instruction each day on average.

Age and Eligibility

To be eligible for an exchange to Finland you must be between the ages of 15 and 18 and be enrolled at school when applying.  Ages shown above.

There are no formal language requirements for Finland. Your motivation to learn the language and experience the culture is more important that your formal language studies. Students are, however, strongly encouraged to work at the language before departure.

For August arrival: students need to turn at least 16 the calendar year of arrival and if they turn 19 on the calendar year of arrival they are too old for our program. For January arrival: students need to turn at least 17 the calendar year of arrival and if they turn 20 on the calendar year of arrival they are too old.
Visas

You will travel on a student visa and will need to lodge your application in person at the Finnish Consulate serving your area. We will help you prepare your application.

Find out more - Attend one of our Info Sessions

If you would like to find out more information on our programs, please attend one of our free LIVE Online sessions. 

  • Meet our staff
  • Hear comprehensive information on all aspects of exchange
  • Ask questions
  • Listen to questions asked by other students and parents
  • Meet other students who are considering going on exchange

Information evenings run for about an hour. They are friendly and free and are the best way for us to address your specific questions in person.