Welcome to a vivid and creative study environment! Västra Nylands folkhögskola is localized in Karjaa, Raasepori halfway between Helsinki and Turku.  A year at the folk high school will prepare you for future studies and challenges. It allows you to raise your competence and develop your own personality. We offer one-year study programmes as well as shorter courses.

If you are interested in web production or international issues, then Västra Nylands folkhögskola and its campus have something to offer you. Several languages are spoken at the college every day. The teaching languages are Swedish and English. The Around the world in 8 months -programme is taught entirely in English.


The European Commission rewards Västra Nylands folkhögskola for its active international cooperation

With the aim of promoting quality in mobility and international cooperation in adult education, The European Commission has selected from around 200 educational projects funded over the past years 10 mobility projects which stand out for their quality. These 10 examples of best practice have been published in the European Success Stories, a brochure available in all EU official languages. Two of the international projects in which Västra Nylands folkhögskola has been lead partner have been selected among the five best at European level. These are TEACh – Teaching European Active Citizenship, and UNEC – Uniting Europe through Cultures.
Moreover, the Commission has awarded Grundtvig European Lifelong Learning Awards to three best mobility projects in adult education in Europe. UNEC – Uniting Europe through Cultures was honoured with a Bronze Grundtvig Lifelong Learning Award. Mr Radu Szekely, Coordinator of International Affairs at Västra Nylands folkhögskola, received the award at a ceremony held on 13th of June 2008 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The award was presented by the European Commissioner for Education and Culture, Ján Figel and the Slovenian Minister of Education and Sport, dr. Milan Zver.

Further information about the college, its projects and related activities can be found on www.vnf.fi, www.unec.eu.com and www.teach.eu.com. The press is invited to contact for further details and photos Västra Nylands folkhögskola, tel: +358 19 222 600, info@vnf.fi.

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