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Vocational special education

For students who require special support.

Live Vocational College

Live Vocational College is the largest special education institution and development centre in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.

Our education and training is intended for students who require special educational support, individual guidance and tailored learning pathways. The reasons for the need for support may include, for example, health-related issues, learning difficulties, and social, emotional or mental health challenges.

We provide

  • Preparatory Education and Training for Work and Independent Living (TELMA, EQF 1), which focuses on developing the skills needed for everyday life, community participation and independent living,

  • Preparatory Education and Training for Upper Secondary Qualifications (TUVA, EQF 2), which helps students strengthen their study skills, explore different educational and career pathways, and prepare for upper secondary education

  • Vocational Qualifications (EQF 4), Further Vocational Qualifications (EQF 4) and Specialist Vocational Qualifications (EQF 5).

Our vocational programmes cover business and customer service, information and communication technology, vehicle technology, food production, restaurant and catering services, logistics, media and visual expression, music, crafts and design, surface treatment, property and cleaning services, and social and health care. Live offers vocational education and training in Finnish.

As a provider of demanding special support in vocational education and training, Live combines vocational learning with comprehensive educational, guidance and student support services.

We offer our students individual and flexible study plans. Teaching takes place in smaller groups than in mainstream vocational institutions. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with teachers to support students' learning, wellbeing and successful transition to further studies and employment.

The college has 12 units across the Uusimaa region. Approximately 2,300 students study at Live Vocational College each year, supported by a staff of approximately 600 professionals.

13

units in Uusimaa area

18

qualifications & programmes

2300

 students / year

Live family also includes Live Services, which offers employment services. We are part of the Live Foundation. The Live Foundation (formerly Invalidisäätiö foundation - Invalid Foundation tai Invalidisäätiö) is a non-profit foundation whose activities are guided by social responsibility and effectiveness.

Learn more about our education from the videos!

Live Vocational College representation

TELMA education (preparatory and rehabilitative training)

TUVA education (pre-vocational training)