Childcare and education

Espoo offers educational opportunities for inhabitants of all ages and encourages lifelong learning. Day care services are provided as both municipal and private services. Families who have no need for day care may take part in the activities of open day care centres, residents’ parks and clubs.

Pre-primary education is provided in several day care centres and schools in the city. The comprehensive schools, upper secondary schools, vocational schools and universities of applied sciences in Espoo as well as Aalto University offer high-quality education. The diverse range of courses available at the Adult Education Centre allows residents to develop themselves.

The Open University in Helsinki provides anyone an opportunity to study university studies, regardless of age or educational background.
Applying to general upper secondary and vocational upper secondary education takes place through joint application at www.haenyt.fi. The application period is between February 25th and March 15th, 2013.

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  • The City of Espoo takes very seriously the reports suggesting drug use among young people in Espoo has increased. Espoo Police have observed that drug use among under-18-year-olds has been on the increase, particularly due to marijuana. The police are also aware of a case where a schoolchild needed hospital treatment due to potential misuse of designer drugs.
Published 2012-01-26 15:59 , updated 2012-01-26 15:59