FAQs

Below are the questions answered to provide information about the advantages offered by the Finnish Education System Institute (FESIN). If you have a different question, please contact us through the communication section.

Common Questions

What benefits will earning FESIN accreditation bring to your school?
The Finnish Education System Institute (FESIN) is an organization based on Finland's successful education system. It aims to promote a perspective on Finland's education system in countries outside Finland by transforming the teaching approach.

FESIN Accreditation primarily provides a method to enhance the quality of education. Improving the quality of education will bring various benefits, such as:

Increasing the school's desirability,
Enhancing the retention rate of the teaching staff,
Improving educational outcomes,
Boosting the school's recognition.
Additionally, being part of the FESIN community offers numerous advantages within the ecosystem created by the system, such as:

Access to highly qualified teachers,
Enhancing the managerial calibration of member schools with a professional approach.
These benefits contribute significantly to the overall development and success of schools.
Do schools that gain FESIN accreditation need to stop using their existing brand?
No, FESIN accreditation cannot be used as a franchised school brand. However, both inside and outside the school, a sign stating “FESIN Global Accredited School” is displayed to indicate that the school’s education quality has been accredited according to FESIN standards. This ensures that the school’s established reputation and brand investments are preserved.

However, if FESIN's headquarters authorizes a franchising operation for your country, schools may apply for a “FESIN GLOBAL SCHOOL” franchise starting from the third year of the accreditation process.
How does FESIN accreditation contribute to schools' advertising and promotion?
With FESIN accreditation, schools gain access to professional promotional materials that allow them to communicate their Finland-based educational activities to their communities. Additionally, they have the right to use content produced on FESIN’s global website and social media pages.

Accredited schools are also directly supported through targeted promotion, as local digital advertising campaigns conducted by FESIN at specific times focus on the operational regions of accredited schools.

Furthermore, accredited schools are listed on the fesin.fi website along with their unique FESIN ID number, enhancing their visibility and credibility.
Are schools that compete with FESIN-accredited schools also eligible for accreditation?
One of FESIN Global's primary objectives is not only to enhance the service quality of accredited schools but also to protect and strengthen them commercially.

For this reason:

In areas with a population of fewer than 20,000 people, accreditation is not granted to more than one school at the same level.
In cities, accreditation is not granted to schools located within 5 kilometers of each other and within the same municipal boundaries.
How does FESIN support the professional development of teachers?
The professional qualifications of teachers are the most critical component of a school’s educational quality. To ensure this, teachers need to receive regular training and improve their skills. Schools typically take on the responsibility of supporting the professional development of their teachers, which can be both financially and organizationally demanding.

FESIN provides significant support in this area by organizing regular training programs and events to enhance teachers' professional development. It collaborates with national and international academics and experts to deliver high-quality training sessions.

Additionally, FESIN creates an interactive platform by bringing together teachers from member schools. This enables teachers to develop their professional skills and cultural understanding while benefiting from a professional network. Through this network, they can closely follow advancements in their field.

FESIN also equips teachers with opportunities to gain international vision and experience, ensuring they become globally-minded professionals.
Does FESIN organize activities for parents?
Parents are one of the most important stakeholders in the education process. When the education provided at school is supported by the family, it makes a much more meaningful contribution to children’s development. By fostering a collaborative relationship based on mutual understanding between parents and schools, a common language is established. This creates a healthier and more realistic framework for expectations from both education and the child.

FESIN organizes training sessions, seminars, and special events for parents. These activities increase interaction between parents, teachers, and other families, fostering a sense of “family spirit.” This helps parents play a more supportive role in their children’s development.

By ensuring parents feel good, FESIN contributes to the development of a “happy school, happy parent” culture.
Is the Finnish education approach suitable for other cultures?
Teaching with the Finnish Education System makes a difference with its international perspective, individualized learning processes, and focus on unlocking the potential of each child. In this system, students are no longer passive receivers of information but become the central subjects of education.

Schools are designed not only as learning centers but also as living spaces. Individual differences, learning pace, and abilities of each student are valued, making learning processes more flexible, inclusive, and effective.

The Finnish Education System is based on scientific and pedagogical principles. Educational processes are monitored and improved using data. Parental involvement holds a crucial place in this system. Parents are considered stakeholders in the education process, and their input is valued, providing essential support in children's educational journeys.

The core of the Finnish education system lies in a teacher-centered approach that emphasizes classroom practices and transferring responsibility for learning to students. When localizing the Finnish system, transferring this perspective to local teachers becomes a key element. This way, Finland's contemporary and cultural values are integrated into local educational environments, enriching education in alignment with local conditions.

In conclusion, the Finnish Education System offers a modern, internationally-minded approach to education that values individual differences, unlocks potential, and is grounded in scientific principles, making it adaptable to diverse cultural contexts.
How much will FESIN membership increase my workload?
One of the main goals of FESIN accreditation is to enhance the efficiency of schools. Therefore, the workload of accredited schools is organized based on efficiency and cost-benefit principles. This ensures that schools can also manage their teams' workloads effectively.

In summary, FESIN's focus on efficiency aims to achieve greater success with better planning and minimal effort.
Is there communication between schools within the "FESIN Global Accredited School" network?
One of the main benefits of the "FESIN Global Accredited School" network is being part of a community. This allows for the creation of regional economies of scale, aiming to reduce operational costs for schools and increase profitability.

In this context, collaborations between locally close schools as well as partnerships across the entire "FESIN Global Accredited School" network are supported.
What does a "FESIN Global Accredited School" gain in the field of education?
FESIN member schools are aimed to reach a level where they can provide education with a global perspective. Learning-teaching processes are supported and enhanced through the Finnish educational approach.

Teachers can benefit from a wide range of content resources. Universal themes under "FESIN Themes" are incorporated into the educational program and implemented effectively.

Program content, evaluation forms related to these themes, and guidance are shared with schools. Additionally, consultancy is provided during the implementation processes to offer direction and support.
How does a "FESIN Global Accredited School" track children's talents?
The "FESIN Global Accredited School" approach focuses on children's talents, acknowledging that every child has the right to receive education suited to their abilities. It adopts the idea that children's dominant talent areas should form the foundation for their future careers.

FESIN organizes assessment activities in its schools to identify students' dominant talent areas. Based on observations in school environments, individual talent reports are prepared for each child and shared with the schools. Schools are expected to implement "talent hour" programs tailored to these talent areas. During the "talent hour," each child receives additional education in their dominant talent area.

FESIN provides schools with specialized applications developed for "talent hour" programs, enabling schools to offer opportunities for children to develop their talents. Progress in these talent areas is monitored and reported. The results of these reports are shared with parents, and guidance is provided regarding the next steps for their child's development.
Does a "FESIN Global Accredited School" provide support in finding and selecting teachers?
One of the most significant contributions of the "FESIN Global Accredited School" network is in the area of teacher recruitment. Teachers working at member schools are expected to align with the FESIN culture.

To meet schools' teacher needs, FESIN HR uses professional methods to select candidates who fit the organizational culture from among teacher applicants. These selected teachers are then trained by the "FESIN Teacher Academy."

The trained and accredited teacher community is connected with accredited schools, sharing their needs and facilitating communication. This process helps schools build a highly qualified teaching staff.