Preschool – FINNLIGHT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Pre-School

Play to Learn, Learn to Excel

Finland’s kindergartens are known worldwide for their child-centered approach, providing a safe, respectful, and stress-free environment where children learn naturally through play.

The focus is not on grades or early academic achievement, but on nurturing happy growth, emotional development, social skills, confidence, and practical life abilities. Children enjoy abundant outdoor activities and free exploration every day, while teachers guide learning based on each child’s interests and developmental pace—without comparison or pressure—so that learning becomes enjoyable.

The core belief is that a happy, healthy, and stable childhood is far more valuable than early academic pursuit, and that joy and curiosity are the strongest driving forces for a child’s future learning and development.

As parents, are you worried about these issues?

Lost Smile

Is your child losing their smile because of endless homework and tuition?

Stolen Childhood

Are you worried that your child is not having a happy childhood?

Hidden Anxiety

Is your child becoming socially withdrawn, lacking creativity, or showing signs of anxiety?

WHO – ” Rising School Pressure” report: Over 60% of schoolchilren experience stress and a lost of happiness due to heavy academic pressure.

Educational Trends and Challenges

We have entered the AI era, a time of rapid information growth. Which type of education and skill training will our children truly need for the future?

Senses & Well-being

In nature, children train their senses: sight, hearing, touch—while strengthening immunity, reducing stress, and enhancing happiness.

Cognitive Growth

The natural environment boosts focus and creativity, nurturing problem-solving and independent thinking.

Social Skills & Responsibility

Forest activities build cooperation, empathy, and environmental awareness, cultivating a love for nature and a sense of responsibility to protect it.

Finnora Forest Preschool Concept

Why this concept??

Children belong to nature, and the forest is their best classroom. It sparks creativity, reduces stress, and builds teamwork. In the forest, learning is joyful, natural, and holistic—nurturing both mind and body for a healthier, happier future.

“A 2021 review (Associations between Nature Exposure and Health, Journal of Environmental Psychology) shows that children with frequent exposure to nature exhibit reduced stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms compared with children with little nature exposure.”

Core of Finnora Forest Preschool:

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Learning in nature (play-based learning)

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Fostering mental well-being, social skills, and concentration

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Emphasizing joyful learning and stress-free growth

Our School’s Unique Advantages

Global Perspective

Connected to the curriculum, preparing children for future global competitiveness.

Discipline with Care

Children play joyfully while developing responsibility and self-discipline.

Forest Learning Environment

Children explore in nature and grow up healthy.

Psychology Team

Four professional counselors fully support children’s emotions and mindest.

Balanced Development

Nurturing mind, attitude, social skills, and physical growth in all aspects.

One of our students once came to us carrying deep scars. At his previous school, he had been bullied by teachers, leaving him withdrawn and afraid. When he first arrived, he would often lock himself in the restroom, avoiding others. Through the Finnish approach, we gently guided him back into the world—taking him to the forest, letting him feel safe, breathe freely, and discover joy again. Slowly, his confidence grew. Today, he stands on stage, holding a microphone with a bright smile, speaking proudly in front of others. From fear to courage, from silence to voice—this is the power of love, nature, and education combined.