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Coronavirus - Latest information and advice
All information, support and instructions on the coronavirus is to be found at www.turku.fi/en/corona. Click the headline above to go to the website.
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Expertise for partner schools throughout Southwestern Finland
STEAM Turku is the science and technology path of the City of Turku Education Division, combining early childhood, basic and upper secondary level education and providing countless opportunities to children and young people of different ages. There is a personal path for everyone into the world of science and technology.
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Free-of-charge 20-hour early childhood education trial for 5-year-old children
Five-year-old children born in 2013 will be provided with free-of-charge early childhood education in Turku as part of a trial programme for the entire year running from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019.
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Learn about the Education Division!
Do you know how many day care units there are in Turku, or how many languages are spoken in Turku schools as mother tongues? And what on earth is Tuubi? Download the brand new general brochure or browse it on your mobile device!
41 registered!
12.10.2020
The Beyond 2030 Challenge science competition has proceeded to the project phase, The Competition Introduces Future Makers for the Fields of Technology and Natural Sciences
The Beyond 2030 Challenge science competition organised by the City of Turku and Bayer has proceeded to the project phase. The competition began in August and 41 teams registered by the deadline with their project ideas. The jury selected 24 best projects to proceed to the actual project phase. The competition raised interest both in vocational education and in upper secondary education.
The epidemic is accelerating
07.10.2020
Recommendation to Use a Face Mask in Institutions of Upper Secondary Education and Higher Education in Turku
On 2 October, the regional working group for coronavirus prevention led by the Hospital District of Southwest Finland decided in their meeting to issue new recommendations for Southwest Finland, as the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating in Turku, Raisio, Kaarina and Lieto.
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
41 registered!
12.10.2020
The Beyond 2030 Challenge science competition has proceeded to the project phase, The Competition Introduces Future Makers for the Fields of Technology and Natural Sciences
The Beyond 2030 Challenge science competition organised by the City of Turku and Bayer has proceeded to the project phase. The competition began in August and 41 teams registered by the deadline with their project ideas. The jury selected 24 best projects to proceed to the actual project phase. The competition raised interest both in vocational education and in upper secondary education.
The epidemic is accelerating
07.10.2020
Recommendation to Use a Face Mask in Institutions of Upper Secondary Education and Higher Education in Turku
On 2 October, the regional working group for coronavirus prevention led by the Hospital District of Southwest Finland decided in their meeting to issue new recommendations for Southwest Finland, as the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating in Turku, Raisio, Kaarina and Lieto.
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
15.05.2020
Almost All Basic Education Pupils in Turku Returned to Contact Teaching – Distance Teaching Mainly a Positive Experience
Contact teaching for pupils in grades 1-9 in comprehensive schools in Turku started on Thursday 14 May. Compared to normal, approximately 85 per cent of students were present. Schools applied stricter safety and hygiene policies than normal, in accordance with national recommendations. This affected, for instance, the placing of school desks, recess arrangements and school meal practices.
Welcome to playschools and playgrounds!
15.05.2020
Playgrounds and Playschools Open on Monday 18 May 2020
The Government’s recommendation to keep children at the age of early childhood education and care at home ended on 13 May 2020. The open services, playschools and playgrounds of the City of Turku early childhood education and care open on 18 May 2020. Open day care activities are closed until the end of July.
08.05.2020
Basic Education in Turku Continues as Contact Teaching while Keeping Distance and Avoiding Contacts
Contact teaching in comprehensive schools in Turku between 14 May and 30 May 2020 is organised in accordance with Government guidelines. Indoor school facilities will be considered carefully in teaching and outdoor spaces will be utilised for various purposes
Outdoor sports facilities to be opened on 14 May
06.05.2020
Turku Opens Services after New Government Policies
The Government announced new policies on Monday 4 May regarding dismantling of certain restrictions, many of which are related to city services and functions. The City of Turku begins to gradually open services in accordance with given guidelines and schedules. The first services to be opened are outdoor sports facilities and the opportunity to borrow material from the library.
41 registered!
12.10.2020
The Beyond 2030 Challenge science competition has proceeded to the project phase, The Competition Introduces Future Makers for the Fields of Technology and Natural Sciences
The Beyond 2030 Challenge science competition organised by the City of Turku and Bayer has proceeded to the project phase. The competition began in August and 41 teams registered by the deadline with their project ideas. The jury selected 24 best projects to proceed to the actual project phase. The competition raised interest both in vocational education and in upper secondary education.
The epidemic is accelerating
07.10.2020
Recommendation to Use a Face Mask in Institutions of Upper Secondary Education and Higher Education in Turku
On 2 October, the regional working group for coronavirus prevention led by the Hospital District of Southwest Finland decided in their meeting to issue new recommendations for Southwest Finland, as the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating in Turku, Raisio, Kaarina and Lieto.
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
15.05.2020
Almost All Basic Education Pupils in Turku Returned to Contact Teaching – Distance Teaching Mainly a Positive Experience
Contact teaching for pupils in grades 1-9 in comprehensive schools in Turku started on Thursday 14 May. Compared to normal, approximately 85 per cent of students were present. Schools applied stricter safety and hygiene policies than normal, in accordance with national recommendations. This affected, for instance, the placing of school desks, recess arrangements and school meal practices.
Welcome to playschools and playgrounds!
15.05.2020
Playgrounds and Playschools Open on Monday 18 May 2020
The Government’s recommendation to keep children at the age of early childhood education and care at home ended on 13 May 2020. The open services, playschools and playgrounds of the City of Turku early childhood education and care open on 18 May 2020. Open day care activities are closed until the end of July.
08.05.2020
Basic Education in Turku Continues as Contact Teaching while Keeping Distance and Avoiding Contacts
Contact teaching in comprehensive schools in Turku between 14 May and 30 May 2020 is organised in accordance with Government guidelines. Indoor school facilities will be considered carefully in teaching and outdoor spaces will be utilised for various purposes
Outdoor sports facilities to be opened on 14 May
06.05.2020
Turku Opens Services after New Government Policies
The Government announced new policies on Monday 4 May regarding dismantling of certain restrictions, many of which are related to city services and functions. The City of Turku begins to gradually open services in accordance with given guidelines and schedules. The first services to be opened are outdoor sports facilities and the opportunity to borrow material from the library.