Oni Education Finland leaders visit Panchkula as school introduces Finland’s curriculum
Panchkula: Kinder Panda Play School has become the first institution in the Tricity region to introduce authentic Finnish early childhood education, marking a major milestone in global learning collaboration. The school hosted a special Meet and Greet event to welcome Oni Education Finland’s CEO Mr. Olli Kamunen and Country Head Rachna Lalwani during their official visit to India.
The initiative strengthens Kinder Panda’s partnership with Oni Education, an organisation registered with the Government of Finland. Through this collaboration, the school has implemented a holistic, research-based curriculum inspired by Finnish pedagogy. The programme integrates innovation with Indian values and offers young learners early exposure to STEM, AI, robotics, and foreign languages such as French and German.
Highlighting world-class standards, the school showcased its inquiry-based learning environment, expert educators, modern infrastructure, field trips, and a Finnish-inspired daycare programme.
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Kinder Panda Director Sikander Singh said the visit marked “a milestone in our journey towards global educational excellence.” He added, “Bringing authentic Finnish pedagogy to the Tricity is not just an achievement—it is a responsibility we proudly uphold. Our collaboration with Oni Education strengthens our vision to nurture confident, curious, and future-ready young learners.”
Principal Sapna Chandel emphasised the school’s commitment to meaningful early learning. “At Kinder Panda, we believe early childhood education should be joyful, purposeful, and aligned with global best practices. The presence of our esteemed partners from Finland further reinforces our commitment to providing world-class learning experiences,” she said.
During their India tour, the Finnish delegation and Kinder Panda leadership were also hosted for an exclusive dinner by the Ambassador of Finland at the Embassy in New Delhi. The meeting reflected the shared dedication to advancing international education standards.
Kinder Panda Play School continues to set new benchmarks in early childhood education, aiming to create an environment where children learn with joy, confidence, and a global perspective.
