Information about the 2025 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program in January
Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program January 20 - January 30, 2025. Information as of December 20, 2024.
The Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program (FLGS) is funded by the U.S. Department of State, and administered by IREX in the United States and by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Finland. The program strives to build capacities of U.S. K-12 school administrators to enhance student learning and develop 21st century skills. The program provides administrators with an intensive 10-day program in Finland to learn about and share best educational practices through briefings, panel discussions, visits to schools, and networking events.
Read the tentative agenda! (opens in Word Online)
Speaker Biographies (available soon!)
Follow-up Materials (available after the program)
Hotel Information
Hotel reservations have been made for the participants and will be paid by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
Helsinki - Scandic Paasi
Address: Paasivuorenkatu 5 B, FIN-00530 Helsinki
Reception email: [email protected]
Reception telephone: +358 (0)9 2311 700
Room price includes breakfast and internet connection.
Check-in starts at 3.00 pm and check-out done by 12 pm.
Turku - Radisson Blu Marina Palace
Address: Linnankatu 32, Turku 20100, Finland
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +358 (0)20 1234 711
Room price includes breakfast, internet connection around the hotel and the usage of the sauna facilities during hotel guest shift.
Check-in starts at 3.00 pm and check-out done by 12 pm.
Helsinki - Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Address: Asema-Aukio 2, 00100 Helsinki
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +358 20 1234 610
Room price includes breakfast, internet connection around the hotel and the usage of sauna facilities. Gym is free to use at the nearby Sokos Hotel Presidentti.
Check-in starts at 3.00 pm and check-out done by 12 pm.
Packing tips
January is typically a cold winter month in Finland. Please have a look at the weather forecast when packing. We recommend packing different types of layers fitting the cold weather. During the program we will be spending time outside in nature, so please remember to pack warm outdoor clothing. Hats and scarves are recommended as well as warm and water resilient shoes and gloves. You can consider bringing a light set of outdoor pants with you. We will be doing a substantial amount of walking during the program so we recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes that can be used on trails as well.
Watch a video by YLE Oulu (link goes to YLE Oulu’s Facebook page) about how to dress for different weather conditions.
You will also be introduced to the most Finnish experience during the program - sauna. Please pack a swimsuit with you. Finnish hotels have hairdryers in the rooms so there is no need to bring one from the U.S.
Electric sockets are different in Finland, so remember to pack an adapter as well as a converter for electronics that you will need during your stay.
For traveling, we recommend bringing at the maximum one big suitcase that goes to the cargo hold and one carry-on luggage, and a purse/laptop bag.
Dress code:
- Day-to-day wear can be business casual & casual.
- Business attire will be appropriate for the reception at the University of Helsinki and for the program during the final day.
