Debunking 5 Myths about Finnish Education
In recent years, Finnish education has garnered attention worldwide as a model of success. With its innovative approaches and high student outcomes, many educational experts are looking to Finland for inspiration. ...
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HEI Schools teams up with a leading Philippine university to introduce renowned Finnish Early Education to local educators
De La Salle University and HEI Schools, a Finnish early education company, have recently signed a partnership agreement to progress De La Salle University's Early Childhood Education Teacher Diploma program in the ...
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Effective English Learning for Preschoolers: Is Method More Important Than Time?
Recent research and practical experience in early childhood education consistently demonstrate that the quality and appropriateness of teaching methods are more crucial than the sheer amount of time spent when it comes ...
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HEI Schools Announces New Partnership to Launch Early Years Center in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Helsinki, Finland — HEI Schools, a leading education company, is delighted to announce a new agreement with an established education entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia to establish a HEI Schools Early Years Center in Al ...
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Curiosity & Creativity as crucial as intelligence for academic success
Curiosity and creativity are not just buzzwords; they are fundamental components that encourage children to explore, question, and innovate. Curiosity and creativity go hand-in-hand in the Early Childhood Education ...
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HEI Schools expands to Mongolia with first kindergarten in Ulaanbaatar
HEI Schools, a leading education company from Finland, is pleased to announce the opening of its partner-operated HEI Schools in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, one of the first HEI Schools kindergarten in the country. The HEI ...
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HEI Schools bringing world-class K-12 education to Phuket
HEI Schools, together with its licensed partner Kajonkiet Group, the largest education operator in Phuket, is expanding its early childhood education offering to primary and secondary level. The school will adopt an ...
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HEI Schools introduces Finnish ECE at the embassy of Finland in India
On the 28th of May 2024, HEI Schools, an international leader in early childhood education, recently introduced Finnish educational programs to India. The event was hosted at the Embassy of Finland in Delhi, offering a ...
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HEI Schools expands into the UAE with multiple early learning centers
The Helsinki International Schools Group (HEI Schools) is proud to announce its expansion to the United Arab Emirates through a strategic partnership with Ghobash Group. This move represents a significant milestone in ...
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HEI Schools Expands to India with Premium Kindergarten in Gurugram
In a significant move marking its continued global expansion, HEI Schools is proud to announce a new partnership with successful Singaporean-Indian entrepreneur, Yasha Shukla, to launch a pioneering HEI Schools ...
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Why is happiness also criticized?
You may find it surprising to learn that positive pedagogy, happy child and happy childhood are concepts and terms that raise criticism among some researchers. Why? you wonder.
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How HEI Curriculum supports India's National Education Policy (NEP)
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India has laid out a forward-thinking plan to reshape the country's education system. At the core of this change is a commitment to holistic development, basic learning, and ...
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What does Project-Based Learning mean in Kindergarten Education?
If you've ever stepped into a classroom beyond kindergarten or preschool, chances are you've come across the pedagogical buzzword: Project-based learning. It has gained worldwide recognition in K-12 classrooms, aiming ...
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What is Positive Pedagogy and its benefits in Early Education?
What is Positive Pedagogy? The concept of Positive Pedagogy is a new approach to education, that emerged from the field of positive psychology in the late 1990s. The movement was propelled by scholars like Martin ...
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HEI Schools Signed Third Learning Center To Be Opened In Thailand
Helsinki International Schools Group (HEI Schools) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Finn Future Education Co. Ltd. to open a HEI Schools Learning Center in Udon Thani, Thailand. This new Learning Center in ...
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Can play-based learning support academic skills?
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one question continues to captivate educators, parents, and researchers: Can play-based learning truly support the development of academic skills? While traditional teaching ...
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Choosing the best curriculum for your kindergarten
With numerous preschool curriculums to choose from, kindergarten/preschool owners and principals often find themselves pondering the best fit for their school. Determining the ideal curriculum relies heavily on your ...
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HEI Schools Saigon Central Opens its Doors: Enriching Education with Finnish Model in Vietnam
HEI Schools Saigon Central, located in Binh Thanh District, has welcomed a decent number of children to its newly constructed six-story kindergarten in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City since its soft opening in May 2023. ...
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The first HEI Schools learning center opens in Canada in 2023
HeadStart Education Inc. partners with Helsinki International Schools Group to open the HEI Schools Early Learning Centre in Canada. The owner, Mr. Geng is an entrepreneur who got interested in Finnish early childhood ...
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Ho Chi Minh City welcomes the first HEI Schools Kindergarten in Vietnam
From right to left: Mr. Hai Le (Managing Director), Ms. Huyen Nguyen (Academic Director), H.E. Mr. Keijo (Norvanto Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam), Mr. Heikki Vartia (Head of Global Partnerships at HEI Schools). ...
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6 tips for how to approach special needs in early education settings
Special needs, diversity and inclusion are all highly relevant topics for early educators, especially because the first 7 years of a child's life are crucial for their lifelong success. You may already be familiar with ...
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Holistic Education versus Traditional Education During the Early Years
Holistic education and its approach is most often compared to traditional education methods when looking at how children learn and develop skills during their early years. The biggest difference between the two is that ...
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