The instructions on this page are intended for you if you have received a decision issued by the Finnish National Agency for Education on your eligibility for the profession of school social worker in Finland.
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The qualification requirements for school social workers have been specified in the Student Welfare Act (1287/2013, amendment 1146/2021). Finnish National Agency for Education's decision provides eligibility in terms of the education required for the profession.

Read the general instructions for recipients of a recognition decision.

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In the decision, you may be required to complete some studies, an adaptation period or an aptitude test as an additional requirement.

Supplementing studies

If the decision states that you have to complete studies, do the following
1.    Find out where you can complete the supplementing studies. You will find information on the education offered and the contact details of the higher education institutions in the Studyinfo service.
2.    Apply to a higher education institution for the right to study. Read the instructions in the Studyinfo service and, if necessary, ask the higher education institution for more information on applying.
3.    Complete the studies in accordance with the decision and the higher education institution’s degree requirements.

Adaptation period or aptitude test

If the decision states that you have to complete an adaptation period or aptitude test, proceed to the webpage on completing an adaptation period or an aptitude test for school social workers.

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