Pre-primary education
Pre-primary education is systematic and goal-oriented early childhood education and care for six-year-olds. In addition, those 7-year-olds whose first school year has been postponed as well as those 5-year-olds with a decision on extended compulsory education are entitled to pre-primary education.
Alasivulistaus
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Suojaan 2026 brings together more than 2 000 participants for a large-scale civil defense exercise in the Savilahti Luola
The Suojaan 2026 civil protection exercise will take place in Savilahti, Kuopio on 2–3 September 2026. The exercise will test the protection of a large population, cooperation between authorities and […]
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Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta in Kuopio
Kuopio Passenger Harbor will be filled with the atmosphere of traditional waterway heritage as the Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta takes place in Kuopio from 17–19 July. The event, held in front of Luoto, brings together historic […]
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BarokkiKuopio brings early music back to Kuopio
The early music festival BarokkiKuopio will once again fill Kuopio with memorable experiences and surprising musical encounters. This year’s festival takes place from 15 to 19 July under the theme Water / Flow. The […]
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Closing the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) office in Kuopio would weaken the region’s overall growth, vitality, and accessibility
The proposal to close the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) offices in Kuhmo, Kuopio and Lahti as part of government cost-saving measures has raised widespread concern in Eastern Finland. The planned […]
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Kuopio received nearly €200 000 for the development of Finnish as a second language teaching
The City of Kuopio’s basic education has received a government grant of €199 530 from the Finnish National Agency for Education to develop Finnish as a second language (S2) teaching. […]
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The summer season of Kuopio city’s museums offers visitors a diverse program
Kuopio’s museums invite visitors to spend the summer enjoying exhibitions, guided tours and events. There is something for all ages, with programs available until the end of August. Kuopio Museum’s […]