Register your child for pre-primary education between 22 December 2025 and 11 January 2026. Registration is done with an application form: https://hameenlinna.epalvelu.fi/forms/hameenlinna/vaka-hakemus/ You can also apply for additional early childhood education using the same form. Apply for additional early childhood education between 21 February and 15 March 2026.
Important dates for pre-primary education in the school year 2026–2027
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Register your child for pre-primary education: 22 December 2025 – 11 January 2026
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Apply for additional early childhood education: 21 February – 15 March 2026
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Pre-primary education decisions are published: 20 February 2026
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If you apply for school transport, submit the transport application by 30 April 2026
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Pre-primary education will take place from 12 August 2026 to 31 May 2027
Read more about pre-primary education
Help and advice
Contact early childhood education service guidance:
Email: varhaiskasvatus@hameenlinna.fi
Phone: 03 621 4880
Phone service hours:
Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Thursday 12:00–14:00
or visit International Service Centre or International Family Guidance Service
