NURSING AID (CAREGIVER) TRAINING PROGRAM IN FINLAND
School: Sampo Saimaa Vocational College, Lappeenranta, Eastern Finland.
Program Information

• The nursing aide training program will prepare students for assisting positions in social and health care sector such as a nursing aide, care and rehabilitation assistant for elderly people in Finland.
• After completing the training, a nursing aide may work in an assisting role with a work pair or team. Positions are usually placed in nursing homes or in homes of the patients. The work requires good social skills and an interest in helping people with health problems to lead a meaningful life.
• The program is designed for students who already have a relevant background education and gained work experience in the field of social and health care.
• Average monthly wage for an entry level caterer/chef in Finland: about 2,500 Euro.
• Students are allowed to travel with children and spouse, who can work Fulltime.
• Course duration: 12 months (plus 4 months Preparatory online program while you prepare to travel).
• Course start date: November 4th 2024.
• Application deadline: May 26th, 2024.

Admission Requirements

• WAEC or NECO Certificate & Transcript.
• Vocational qualification/ associate degree in Nursing/Social and Health Care awarded by a recognized education institute.
  Certificates accepted are as follows:
  • TESDA Caregiving NC II.
  • TESDA Health Care Services NC II.
  • Students with associate degree in Nursing.
  • Or a certificate by recognized institution in other country
  • People with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing are not eligible to apply!!
• International passport.
• Resume/CV and official work certificates.
• Motivation letter.
• Police character certificate.

Financial Information

• Application fee: 100 Euro.
• Online Finnish language program: 495 Euro.
• Program fee: 7,950 Euro (payable in One Instalment).
• POF: 6,750 Euro (3 months)
• Health insurance: 200 Euro.
• Residence permit application fee: 350 Euros.

Application Process

• Provide required documents and pay application fee (100 Euro) and Quickpath Education’s Commitment Fee.
• Attend online interview with our partner, Edunation. (Interview involves verifying academic qualifications, spoken English language proficiency, work experience and personal motivation for the program).
• After interview, school sends Acceptance Letter and invoice.
• You pay program fee, online Finnish language fee and agency processing fee.
• You gather documents for residence permit application, and Quickpath Education helps to apply for residence permit.
• You join online Finnish language program.
• You receive residence permit, complete Finnish language program, and travel to Finland.

Program Timeline

• Application deadline: 26.05.2024.
• Last possible date for interviews: 06.06.2024.
• Acceptance letters/ offers sent by latest: 11.06.2024.
• Due date for all payments: 13.06.2024.
• Vocational training on campus: 04.11.2024 – 31.10.2025.
• Online language training starts: June/July – September/October 2024.

Note on Online Finnish Language Program

• Program starts in June/July and ends in September/October 2024.
• Classes hold online three times per week, 60-90 minutes per class.
• You cannot miss class more than 4 times.

GUARANTEED BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADMISSION IN FINLAND
No Entrance Exam. No Interview.
Courses: Available in Health Sciences, Business and Engineering and IT.
Intakes: August 2024 and January 2025.

Application Process

• Enroll for a four months’ Pathway Program with our partner, Edunation, Finland.
• Complete the Pathway Program online while in Nigeria or in Finland.
• Get GUARANTEED admission into your preferred bachelor’s degree program in one of Edunation’s partner universities in Finland; get enrolled in August 2024 or January 2025 intake.

Financial Information

• Application fee: 100 Euro.
• Pathway program in Finland fees.
• Tuition fee: 4,100 Euro.
• Enrolment fee: 200 Euro.
• Pre-instalment fee: 2,000 Euro (Refundable after Pathway Program).
• Online Pathway program fee: 2,900 Euro.
• Bachelor’s degree program: varies by universities.
• Residence permit (on other grounds): 520 Euro.
• Health insurance: 187 Euro.
• Flight: about 1,200 Euro.

Entry Requirements

• WAEC or NECO
• International passport
• English proficiency

Pathway Program Application Deadlines

• For August 2024 Intake
  • Online pathway program: 31.07.2024
  • Pathway program in Finland: 20.05.2024
• For January 2025 Intake
  • Online pathway program: 27.12.2025.
  • Pathway program in Finland: 01.10.2025.

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE – NURSING (TOP-UP)
School: WinNova, Pori, Western Finland.

Program Information

• The program is designed for students who have a background education and work experience in the field of nursing. Previous education in nursing is obligatory. Suitable background for an applicant:
  Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
  Minimum work experience in nursing field for two years.
  The vocational qualifications in social and health care will prepare students for a career as a practical nurse in Finland. Upon graduation the student will receive vocational qualification in social and health care.
  Average monthly wages for nurses in Finland: about 3,100 Euros. Finland ranks among the top countries to work as a nurse.
  Course Start Date: November 25th 2024.
  Application deadline: June 30, 2024.
  Course duration: 12 months (plus 4 months Preparatory online program while you prepare to travel).
  Admission Requirements
  WAEC or NECO Certificate & Transcript.
  Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  International passport.
  Resume/CV and official work certificates.
  Motivation letter.
  Police character certificate.
  Age range: 18 – 45 years.
  Financial Information
  Application fee: 100 Euro.
  Online Finnish language program: 495 Euro.
  Program fee: 10,200 Euro (payable in One Instalment).
  POF: 6,750 Euro (3 months).
  Health insurance: 200 Euro.
  Residence permit application fee: 350 Euros.
  Application Process
  Provide required documents and pay application fee (100 Euro) and Quickpath Education’s Commitment Fee.
  Attend online interview with our partner, Edunation. (Interview involves verifying academic qualifications, spoken English language proficiency, work experience and personal motivation for the program).
  After interview, school sends Acceptance Letter and invoice.
  You pay program fee, online Finnish language fee and agency processing fee.
  You gather documents for residence permit application, and Quickpath Education helps to apply for residence permit.
  You join online Finnish language program.
  You receive residence permit, complete Finnish language program, and travel to Finland.

Program Timeline
Application deadline: 30.05.2024.
Last possible date for interviews 06.06.2024.
Acceptance letters/ offers sent by latest: 23.06.2024.
Due date for all payments 31.06.2024.
Online language training starts July – November 2024.
Vocational training on campus: 25.11.2024 – 31.11.2025.
Payment term is 14 days after receiving the invoice.
Note on Online Finnish Language Program
Program runs from 15.07.2024 – 15.11.2024.
Classes hold online three times per week, 60-90 minutes per class.
You cannot miss class more than 4 times.

Partner Schools:

• Eurasia Institute
• Arden University
• EU Business School
• SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences Partner Schools
• Eurasia Institute
• Arden University
• EU Business School
• SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
• Munich Business School
• GISMA Business School Hochschule
• Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg

Admission Intake: September, April. Vocational programs are open all year round

Costs

• Public Universities: Free (only semester fee of 100-350 EUR).
• Private Universities: 5,000-40,000 EUR.
• Insurance: 110 EUR

Working Rights

• 120 full days or 240 half days per year
• After Graduation: Full Time (1.5 Years Post Study Visa).
• Minimum wage: 12.70 EUR per hour