Passage to Finland
PASSAGE TO FINLAND
Job shadowing in Finland to innovate civic and digital education
Erasmus+ Project – Code: 2025-1-IT02-KA121-SCH-000336977
I.C. “V. Ampolo – E. Springer” | Erasmus+ Consortium USR Puglia
🌍 What is the project about
“Passage to Finland” is an Erasmus+ mobility experience dedicated to the school teachers. A selected group will visit a Finnish school in Helsinki to observe the local education system and engage in dialogue on key topics such as critical thinking, civic education, and the ability to recognize fake news.
🎯 Why we’re doing it
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To innovate teaching and make it more conscious and digitally aware
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To train teachers who can guide students in critically reading reality
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To build bridges between different educational cultures
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To strengthen the European dimension of our school
📅 When and where
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📍 Helsinki, Finland
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📆 Last week of March 2026
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🏫 At a Finnish primary school
👩🏫 Who’s participating
A group of teachers from I.C. “Ampolo – Springer”, selected based on motivation, experience and willingness to share what they learn.
💶 How it’s funded
The project is supported by the Erasmus+ programme and the Erasmus+ Consortium USR Puglia. The school is receiving a budget of €5,800 (USR note no. AOODRPU/0059688 dated 01-10-2025), which will cover:
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✈️ Round-trip travel
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🏨 Accommodation in a B&B in Helsinki
📢 What happens next
Teachers will share their experiences through:
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Meetings with the Teaching Staff Council
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Workshops for students and families
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Publications on the school website and social media
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Events open to the community
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Integration of practices into the PTOF
🤝 A project for everyone
“Passage to Finland” is not just a trip: it’s an opportunity for the entire school community to grow, exchange ideas, and build a more open, critical, and aware school together.
I.C. “V. Ampolo – E. Springer” di Surbo
School Principal: Maria Teresa Capone