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Optima is – among its other tasks – the only
Swedish-speaking special-needs educational
institute in Finland, providing special-needs
vocational education and training as well as
rehabilitative guidance and instruction and, at the
same time, functioning as a Centre of Expertise.
The Centre of Expertise provides advice, support
and guidance in issues related to special-needs
vocational education and training.
Optima is responsible for Swedish-speaking
special-needs vocational upper secondary education
and training and, therefore, operates in both
Ostrobothnia and in the southern regions in Finland.
Special-needs vocational education and training
involves a group of experts: principal, educational
leader, school welfare officer, special education
teachers, classroom assistants and dormitory
masters. Other services are outsourced.
We strive at influencing the general public’s
attitude when integrating disabled people in the
society. In our opinion, everyone has an equal right
to work, safe housing and meaningful life.
We exploit our networks in order to provide the
best possible expertise in different fields of life,
for the good of the youth. This network covers the
entire Swedish-speaking community in Finland
since we want to build up networks in the student’s
immediate surroundings.
VALMA-OptiMax forms a part of Optima’s
special education for youth who need extra
support. This programme is intended for those
who wish to improve their study skills and also
need extra support and individual guidance in
order to find the right branch for their continued
vocational studies.
Optima has over 30 years of experience in
providing special-needs education.
We operate in i Jakobstad, Nykarleby, Vasa,
Pargas, Raseborg, Helsinki and Porvoo.
Further information on the Swedish website.
Contact
Optima
Åminnevägen 2A
66900 Nykarleby
FINLAND
Tel. +358 6 785 5600
Sixten Snellman, principal
Tel. +358 6 7855 611
Mobile +358 44 7215 210
Kristina Kullas-Norrgård, educational leader
Tel. +358 6 7855 620
Mobile +358 44 7215 616
Special-needs
vocational
education and training
WELCOME TO OPTIMA
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