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Support in Primary School
Swedish Preparatory Education Preparatory education is for children aged 6 – 17 years, who have just moved to Finland, or whose Swedish or Finnish language skills are not yet on the necessary level for study in Finnish or Swedish speaking groups. Preparatory education is offered for a maximum of one year. During this year, pupils…
Disabilities
Children with Disabilities Children with disabilities are entitled to education according to their needs and abilities. Special support, a special needs assistant, or special education may be offered, depending on the individual child. If your child is disabled or you suspect a disability, and you are not yet receiving support, please contact the daycare centre,…
Maternity and Child Health Clinics
When you are pregnant you have the right to maternity and child health guidance. The guidance is provided by public healthcare. It is recommended that you contact the maternity clinic when a pregnancy test gives a positive result. The maternity clinic will guide you through the pregnancy. Attending maternity clinic is one of the conditions…
Financial Assistance During Parental Leave
When you are 154 days into your pregnancy, you will get a certificate of pregnancy from the maternity clinic. You need it to claim the maternity grant and maternity allowance from Kela. Kela is the Social Insurance Institution of Finland that provides basic economic security for everyone living in Finland. Kela has a quick guide…
Healthcare and Social Services
Accessing public healthcare and social services in the Helsinki Capital Region is determined by two critical administrative steps: obtaining a Personal Identity Code and securing Municipality of Residence status through the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV). The organization of healthcare and social services in the Helsinki Capital Region (Helsingfors, Esbo, Vanda, and Grankulla)…