Finland, Sweden and Switzerland
From June 20-29 get an inside look at Scandinavia’s education systems. Discover how Finland has developed the world's top-ranked school system and meet with local high school students in Stockholm to see what their daily lives are like.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in Davos Switzerland for a two-day leadership conference, June 27-28. Hear from Sir Ken Robinson—one of the world’s foremost thought leaders on creativity and innovation—attend expert-led workshops, and gain valuable insight into the future of education.
Using Design Thinking—a creative problem-solving technique used by companies like Apple and Google—international teams of students will create and present solutions to a pressing challenge facing the future of education
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Finland
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Day 2: Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your tour director you will see:- Government House
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 3: Helsinki
Take a guided tour of Helsinki
With your expert local guide you will see:- Parliament
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
Visit the Finnish National Board of Education
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Day 4: Helsinki • Night ferry
Visit the Helsinki City Library
Board a night ferry to Stockholm
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Day 5: Stockholm
Arrive in Stockholm
Take a guided tour of Stockholm
Visit the Vasa ship
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Day 6: Stockholm
Take a walking tour of Stockholm
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Day 7: Davos
Fly to Zurich
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Davos
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Davos
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Finland
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Day 2: Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki
Take a walking tour of Helsinki
With your tour director you will see:- Government House
- Helsinki University
- Uspenski Cathedral
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Day 3: Helsinki
Take a guided tour of Helsinki
With your expert local guide you will see:- Parliament
Visit Temppeliaukio Church
Visit the Finnish National Board of Education
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Day 4: Helsinki • Night ferry
Visit the Helsinki City Library
Board a night ferry to Stockholm
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Day 5: Stockholm
Arrive in Stockholm
Take a guided tour of Stockholm
Visit the Vasa ship
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Day 6: Stockholm
Take a walking tour of Stockholm
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Day 7: Davos
Fly to Zurich
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Davos
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Davos
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your Experience Includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers, and a comfortable motorcoach.
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms, and 1 night cabin accommodation.
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert workshops, student workshops and the Innovation Village are included.
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Entrances
Temppeliauko Church; Finnish National Board of Education; Vasa Ship.
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Experiential learning
Finnish National Board of Education lecture; Finnish home visit; Helsinki City Library visit; Swedish student connection.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.