At the midpoint of Finland

Applying for basic education

In autumn 2025, children born in 2018 began their first year of basic education. Information regarding children starting first grade in autumn 2026 will be provided in spring 2026.

During the school registration process, you may also specify if your child requires morning and/or afternoon activities.

If a guardian applies for their child’s

  • learning support
  • permission to start school one year earlier or later
  • the right to attend a school other than their local school

they should contact the school office.

The municipality provides free school transportation to the local school for students in grades 0–3, if the school distance is at least 3 km.

Students in grades 0–3 may apply for free discretionary school transportation if the school distance is less than 3 km and, considering the student’s age and other circumstances.

More information:

Riikka Leinonen p. 044 5118 644, riikka.leinonen@siikalatva.fi

Sirpa Leiviskä p. 044 5118 211, sirpa.leiviska@siikalatva.fi

Arja Latvalehto p. 044 5118 636, arja.latvalehto@siikalatva.fi

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