Preparatory Education in Joensuu 2022
VALO students participating in an interactive class You'd think there was nothing special about the school morning set up: the teacher stands at the front of the class wishing the students a good morning, and the students echo the words from behind their desks. But when the teacher doesn't stop at Finnish and continues to wish the students a good morning in five more languages, I know I'm in the preparatory "VALO" class. The new school year has begun, and with it, VALO classes have begun operating. This fall, preparatory education is being organized in five different schools around Joensuu, with at least two classes in each school. Karsikko, Noljakka, and Utra host VALO classes for elementary students, while the classes at Pataluoto and Lyseo are made up of middle schoolers. In addition to these, Jukola kindergarten hosts VALO groups, "Jukola's Little Lights", for kindergarten aged students. Designing preparatory education is the responsibility of Jo...