Why partner your nursery with a franchise?
The last two years have turned global education on its head, and as a result many businesses in the Early Years sector are either being forced, or are now choosing, to think differently. Change can be painful and difficult, but with it, change brings renewed...
21st Century Skills for children – the Finnish method
Lately everyone’s been talking about 21st century skills - what does this mean in early childhood education and how are they taught? The concept of 21st Century Skills, in Finland, referred to as “Skills of the Future'', are widely discussed and accepted to describe...
Math is all around us – the playful approach to mathematics
Just like there are several ways of teaching language skills, there are also several ways of teaching mathematical skills! What is mathematics? Numbers, calculations, equations, charts, graphs, geometry and much more. But can we even teach these kinds of abstract...
FinlandWay® Schools enters UAE as part of a global startup programme
FinlandWay® has been selected amongst a competitive global pool of candidates to be a part of the Anjal Z Masschallenge Programme, which facilitates pilots and proof of concepts in Abu Dhabi for growth-stage Early Childhood Development startups. The programme is...
What is good parent communication and why is it important?
Good parent communication is a huge part of any positive preschool experience. Parent communication doesn’t only play a part in the trust building process between parents and the school, but having multiple adults actively involved can also help the child’s learning...
FinlandWay® to open their first nursery in the UK
We’re extremely excited to share the news that FinlandWay® are expanding into the UK by early 2022! Nordic Star by FinlandWay® plan to open 10-15 new nurseries in the next five years around the London area. Each school will cater for 50-100 children. Leading the way...
FinlandWay® signs Master Franchise Agreement in Maharashtra, India
FinlandWay® and Garodia Education, the owner and operator of the Garodia FinlandWay® preschool in Mumbai have signed a Master Franchise Agreement to support our continuing expansion in Maharashtra state, India. Better beginnings for the families of India Since the...
How to stand out from the competition?
In many parts of the world, the academic year starts around early September. This is a time parents are on the look for the best preschools for their children and you might find yourself asking “how do you stand out from the competitors?”. You might also be looking for ways to improve your services and reposition yourself in the competitive market.
FinlandWay® opens a new preschool in Casablanca, Morocco
Starting from September 2021 Madison Academy offers a complete and authentic Early Education experience from Finland in the Lotissement Bassatine Oulfa, Casablanca. The fourth FinlandWay® unit in Morocco, Madison Academy FinlandWay®, combinesthe Moroccan national...
How do children learn reading and writing in Finland?
The pedagogy of ABC - FinlandWay® methods of language learning Communication and language learning has always been important in early childhood education. The alphabetization is still one of the key areas both parents and school managers look at when choosing the best...
What is the difference between a FinlandWay® and Montessori preschool?
How is FinlandWay® different from Montessori? We often get asked what is the difference between FinlandWay® and Montessori. In this blog post, we dive deeper into the similarities and differences between these two programmes. Image of the child and the learning...
What is safety in early childhood education?
Safety should always be the number one priority when working with children.
And safety in this context doesn’t just mean that the school is free of physical safety hazards. At FinlandWay® Schools we look at safety in a holistic manner, covering physical learning environment, social interaction and working culture. These three factors all work in connection with one another and together enable a safe learning environment.
Why start a preschool business right now?
Why does it make sense to invest in an early education business right now? The global Covid-19 pandemic took children out of schools and saw families around the world in lockdown for over a year. From some preschool operator’s perspective things have looked pretty...
Why is curriculum localisation important?
The FinlandWay® curriculum is based on the Finnish National Curriculum, but to copy an existing curriculum is rarely a solution for high-quality education. This is why the FinlandWay® curriculum is always adapted to any local context with our partners around the...
To Franchise, or to Go It Alone?
There is a reason that franchising as a business model has spread everywhere – the model offers immediate brand recognition, peer support, ongoing advise and financial predictions.
Hear from our Franchisees
In these videos, our Franchisees around the world share their FinlandWay® experience and why they chose to bring the leading early childhood education system to their school.
Hear from our Pedagogical Experts
In these videos, our FinlandWay® pedagogical experts shine light on the benefits of the FinlandWay programme and on why Finnish early childhood education is the best in the world.
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