Preparatory instruction
All comprehensive-school-age children, i.e. 7-16 -year-olds, whose knowledge of the Finnish language is not adequate enough to participate in teaching in basic education are entitled to preparatory instruction.
Preparatory instruction acquaints the pupils with the Finnish school, its customs and teaching methods. The aim of preparatory instruction is to develop the pupil’s skills in Finnish as well as to give the pupil adequate learning skills for basic education.
In addition to Finnish, other subjects taught are mathematics, environmental studies (biology and geography), Finnish history, music, physical education (sports), crafts and visual arts. Religion is not taught in preliminary instruction.
Preparatory instruction is independent of grade and class. The instruction is given in small groups that usually have less than 10 pupils. The weekly programme consists of 20-30 lessons, depending on the pupil's grade. Each pupil is provided with an individual educational plan to match his or her skills and learning abilities. The special needs and learning abilities of each pupil are also considered. After preparatory instruction a suitable grade level is defined to match the pupil’s skills and abilities. Preparatory instruction is assessed in a verbal assessment instead of grades.
Preparatory instruction usually lasts one school year but individual differences are possible. After completing preparatory instruction the pupil is transferred to the school near his or her home. If the distance from the pupil’s home is long, the bus tickets to and from school are provided free of charge by the City of Tampere.
Enrolment in Preparatory Instruction and information notices
Fill in the enrolment form to get the child enrolled in education preparing for comprehensive education through the link below and take contact, according to the child’s residence area, with the teacher coordinating support to get further information.
External linkRegistration form for preparatory instruction https://opetustampere.inschool.fi/browsecourses?school-id=49&long-term=1600&checkout=true
Principal
Ilpo Nybacka 040 766 3172
Assistant principal
Eija Mustalahti 044 423 5131
Assistant principal
Taru Vento 044 486 3379
School secretary
Katri Sirkiä 040 168 5510
Minna-Maija Hietaniemi (Mon-Tue) 040 832 4339
Teachers’ lounge
040 861 7454
Caretaker
Jussi Innanen 050 5246 536
Group:
Grades 1-3
Grades 1-9
Head Teacher: Ulla Ojalammi
Email address is of the format [email protected]
Groups:
Grades 1- 2
Grades 3 - 4
Grades 5 - 6
Grades 7 - 9
Tel. vice-principal: 0400 305 661
Grades 1-9
Head Teacher: Petri Fihlman
vice-principal: Kirsi Numminen
Email address is of the format [email protected]
JUHANNUSKYLÄ/ preparatory, Postikatu 2
Groups:
Grades 1 - 2
Grades 3 - 4
Grades 5 - 6
JUHANNUSKYLÄ/ preparatory, Rautatienkatu 3-5
Grades 7 - 9
Grades 0-9
Group:
Grades 7-9
Grades 1-6, Head Teacher: Sirkku Vartiainen. Email address is of the format [email protected]
Groups:
Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 1-9, Head Teacher: Panu Pitkänen. Email address is of the format [email protected]
Groups:
Grades 1- 3
Grades 4 - 6
Grades 7 - 9