teacher student union of finland

SOOL

 

The Teacher Student Union of Finland, SOOL, is the national umbrella organization for all teacher students in Finland. SOOL aims to promote the cooperation of future education professionals in order to improve teacher training. SOOL also looks after the legal and educational interests of its members and works to improve their study conditions and social status.

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Special Interest Organization for All Teacher Students in Finland

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SOOL has over 7,000 members, who represent all the different student groups within the field of education. The largest groups are those studying to become pre-school teachers, classroom teachers, subject teachers, special education teachers, and counselors. SOOL membership is open to all students in the field of education who are members of one of our 44 member associations.

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In practice, SOOL gathers together students of different groups to consider the present and the future of teacher training. We guide and counsel member associations and organize training and seminars. In addition, we keep our members informed about current topics concerning teacher training, and work for the future of education in wide co-operation with different authorities.

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SOOL also offers valuable benefits to every member.

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Members' benefits

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SOOL membership fee for the academic year 2022-2023 is 24 EUR, which entitles to following benefits:

• Member services, legal guidance, free seminars

• Opettaja and Soolibooli magazines

• Insurance benefits and discounts

• Opportunity to join the teachers' unemployment fund while studying

• Pocket calendar, fuel discounts, travel and hotel discounts etc. etc.

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Source and further information: www.sool.fi