The document summarizes the HEI preschool model from Finland that is now being licensed worldwide. The model includes (1) curriculum materials and guidelines for individualized learning, (2) teacher training through mentorship and ongoing programs, (3) thoughtfully designed learning environments based on Nordic architecture, (4) carefully selected learning materials, and (5) global support for operators through the licensing and quality assurance process. The goal is to bring the renowned Finnish early education approach focused on play-based, holistic learning to more children around the world.

1. FAMOUS FINNISH
PRESCHOOL MODEL
NOW AVAILABLE
WORLDWIDE

2. DRIVING
GLOBAL CHANGE
THROUGH EARLY
EDUCATION

3. AWARDED
CONCEPT

4. CERTIFIED BY
THE FINNISH
GOVERNMENT

5. EASY-TO-IMPLEMENT
LICENSING MODEL
HEI
CURRICULUM
MATERIALS
HEI
TEACHER
TRAINING
HEI
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
HEI
COLLECTION
HEI
OPERATIONS
Constantly advancing
pedagogical approaches
Professional
development program
for teachers
Thoughtfully designed
learning environment
Carefully selected
learning materials
Global community and
support or operators

6. (1) HEI
CURRICULUM
MATERIALS
• Curriculum guidelines
• Inspiration for the teachers
• Child’s individual plan
• Follow up tool
Constantly advancing
pedagogical approaches
© HEI Group
• Yearly/monthly/weekly
calendars
• Activity plans
• Tutorial videos

7. • Teachers’ starting kit
(Manuals and online)
• Introduction training
(face-to-face)
• Mentor teaching (onsite)
• On-going training (online)
• Workshops, seminars, events
Professional development
program for teachers
(2) HEI
TEACHER
TRAINING
© HEI Group

8. • Design concept for
the creative learning
space is supporting
through the HEI
Curriculum
• Embracing Nordic
architecture and
design
Thoughtfully designed
learning environment
(3) HEI
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
© HEI Group

9. • Carefully selected
learning materials that
support the HEI
Curriculum
• heicollection.com
online store for learning
materials & interior
design items (planning
phase)
Carefully selected
learning materials
(4) HEI
COLLECTION
© HEI Group

10. • A-Z licensing process
• Quality assurance
& control
• Guidelines for principals
• Brand design &
marketing support
• Consultancy & support
throughout the process
Global support and
quality control for
operators
(5) HEI
OPERATIONS
© HEI Group
Parent guide
Famous Finnish
Preschool model
now available in
Baotou
INTRODUCING
THE 0-3 INSPIRATION
FOR TEACHERS
1
HEI FAMILYSTARTING KIT

11. HOW
CHILDREN
LEARN
TEACHERS
Ongoing teacher training
Curriculum & Learning
objectives
Lesson plans &
how to do guides
PRINCIPAL
Principal’s toolkit
Support for
pedagogical leadership
Focus on
MANAGEMENT
Operational
support
Quality
assurance
Play based
Learning
Curiosity &
creativity
Holistic
wellbeing
Active
participation
Socio- and
emotional
Skills
Culture of
Trust
HOW
COMMUNITY+
of HEI teachers and
HEI Schools
around the world

12. RESEARCH
DRIVEN

13. CONSTANTLY
DEVELOPED
CONCEPT

14. WORLDWIDE
RENOWNED
FINNISH
PEDAGOGY

15. FOUNDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF
HELSINKI WITH EXPERIENCED
EDUCATION & DESIGN EXPERTS

16. PEDAGOGY DESIGN

18. STRESS AND
COMPETITION
Less

19. MORE

20. CHILD’S
PERSPECTIVE

21. ENCOURAGEMENT

22. CREATIVITY
& PLAY

23. INDEPENDENCE
& CONFIDENCE

24. SOCIO-
EMOTIONAL
SKILLS

25. HOW
CHILDREN
LEARN
Focus on

26. TEACHERS
MATTER

27. Rich learning
environment
for children to
WONDER,
EXPLORE
AND
EXPERIMENT

28. CHILDREN
LEARN WHILE
THEY PLAY
Research proves

29. 4PILOT
SCHOOLS
2018
Baotou, Guangzhou, Melbourne, Helsinki

30. NEW
SCHOOLS
OPEN
2019-2020
16

31. HEI GUANGZHOU
HEI HELSINKI x 2
HEI MELBOURNE x 2
HEI BAOTOU
HEI KUWAIT
HEI SAUDI ARABIA
HEI CHENGDU
HEI SAN RAFAEL
HEI
WORLD! HEI SHANGHAI x 2
HEI SEOUL x 3
HEI BEIJING

32. GLOBAL
COMMUNITYSchools, teachers and families

33. BRINGING UP
CHILDREN
WHO WILL
CHANGE
THE WORLD

34. © HEI Group
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