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About OPPI

Finnish-inspired learning for confident, curious children — and the philosophy that drives everything we do.

Who We Are

Learning is at the heart of everything we do

OPPI — meaning learning in Finnish — brings the world's best evidence-based education practices to schools worldwide, combining Finnish pedagogical excellence with structured implementation that respects local context.

OPPI Finland Global Schools Affiliation is operated by Finnish Global Education Solutions (FGES) — a regulated member of the Finnish National Agency for Education.

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What We Stand For

Three principles. One whole childhood.

Unity

One team · One mission

The whole learning community works towards shared goals, building collective efficacy across every classroom and every leader.

Resilience

Challenge accepted · Growth expected

Children and adults build resilience in a safe, supportive environment — learning social and emotional skills, caring for wellbeing, and having space to grow from mistakes.

Agency

Own your learning · Shape your future

Learners take ownership of their growth — confident, active individuals who understand how they learn and direct their own development.

Our Beliefs

Principles of great schooling

Early Years

OPPI Early Years in a Nutshell

Play-Based Learning

Guided and free play with clear learning goals. Building confidence, independence, and using indoor and outdoor space for movement and learning.

Whole Child-Development

Equal focus on social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development — strong foundations for learning and life.

Emotionally Safe Environment

Calm, structured classrooms with positive guidance. Unhurried days allow time for deep learning. Mistakes are seen as part of growth.

Partnership with Parents

Close collaboration between school and home to support each child's holistic development and wellbeing.

Primary & Secondary

Four Principles of Great Schooling

Strong Academics

Clear progression across core subjects, supported by structured teaching and active student engagement.

Competencies & Agency

Alongside academic learning, students develop critical thinking, collaboration, self-management, and learning to learn, while setting goals and taking responsibility for their learning.

Safe & Collaborative Environment

A calm and predictable environment with positive guidance, where students and teachers learn and work together, and students feel safe to participate, take risks, and learn through trying.

Continuous Assessment

Formative assessment over standardised testing — guiding better teaching and learning.

Finland's Blueprint

Education in Finland — Vision 2045

Finland's Vision 2045 shapes everything OPPI stands for — a bold framework for the future of education built on lifelong learning, skills over content, and wellbeing as a core priority.

Lifelong Learning for All — High-quality education accessible at every stage of life.

Skills Over Content — Creativity, critical thinking, and transversal competencies.

Wellbeing as Priority — Student and educator wellbeing is structural, not an afterthought.

Equity & Inclusion — World-class education that reaches every child.

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