Preprimary education

All 6-year-old children and those 5-year-old children who are included in extended compulsory education have the right also to a free preprimary education. 

Preprimary education follows the schedule for the school's academic year. Teaching is given on school days for four hours a day.

Applying for preprimary education

In Jyväskylä, applications for preprimary education submitted online. If the child is also in need of early childhood education and care, applying for this is done using the same form.