Tutustu oppilaisiimme

Olisitko valmis toivottamaan vaihto-oppilaan tervetulleeksi kotiisi tai tunnetko jonkun muun asiasta kiinnostuneen? Haluaisitko päästä tutustumaan uuteen kulttuurin ja saada elinikäisen ystävän? Etsimme omistautuneita isäntäperheitä ottamaan vastaan Suomeen eri maailmankolkista saapuvia vaihto-oppilaita. Ilmoita täällä meille kiinnostuksestasi ryhtyä isäntäperheeksi. Ilmoitus ei luonnollisestikaan sido sinua mihinkään.

Joka vuosi Suomeen saapuu oppilaita ympäri maailman. Isäntäperheenä saatte tietenkin valita, kenet nuorista toivotatte tervetulleeksi kotiinne, joten lue lisää ja tutustu vaihto-oppilaisiimme nähdäksesi, sopisiko joku heistä hyvin juuri teidän perheeseenne!

Ilmoittaudu myös infotapaamiseemme, jossa kerromme lisää isäntäperheenä toimimisesta. Lisäksi voit lukea meiltä usein kysyttyjä kysymyksiä ja aiempien isäntäperheiden kokemuksia vaihto-oppilaasta kodissaan.

Melua from Denmark

Year of birth: 2009 ​
Home country: Denmark ​
Exchange country: Finland ​
Languages: Danish, English ​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026 ​
Video presentation: Melua introductory video

Who is Melua?​
Melua is a 15-year-old girl from Denmark who has a cheerful personality and loves to create a positive atmosphere around her. She enjoys talking, being active, and participating in various sports, especially football, which she is passionate about. Melua is also an animal lover, having had hamsters, a rabbit, and currently spending time with horses and cats at her father's place. She dreams of becoming a veterinarian or pet sitter. Melua lives mostly with her mother and younger brother, but she also spends time with her father and his family. She enjoys spending her free time drawing, sewing, and playing football with her siblings. At school, she is sociable, helps with group assignments, and loves meeting new people.​

Why does Melua want to do an exchange?​
Melua wants to do an exchange to experience life in a new country, away from Denmark. She is excited about the opportunity to learn Finnish, explore Finnish culture, and experience the country’s famous cold winters. She chose Finland because it offers a unique experience that many others don’t choose, like Spain or the United States. Melua is eager to immerse herself in Finnish nature, meet new people, and adapt to a different lifestyle. This exchange will be a big step for her, and she’s grateful for the chance to spend 10 months abroad. Melua looks forward to making new friends, embracing the Finnish way of life, and creating lasting memories during her stay.​

Greetings from Melua:​
"I can´t wait to meet you!"

Toby from New Zealand

Year of birth: 2008​
Home country: New Zealand ​
Exchange country: Finland ​
Languages: English ​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026 ​
Video presentation: Coming soon...

Who is Toby?​
Toby is a high school student from Whitianga, a small coastal town in New Zealand. He comes from a hard-working family, including his father, a builder, and his mother, who runs her own cleaning business. Toby has a strong interest in military history and fishing, which he enjoys doing with his family. He also participates in a beekeeping course and a school project building an aircraft. He enjoys subjects like history and metal work and has a deep interest in photography.

Why does Toby want to do an exchange?​
Toby wants to do an exchange in Finland because he is excited to experience a completely different environment, from the climate and landscape to the language and history. He is particularly interested in the Finnish education system, which he finds intriguing due to its unique approach with fewer school hours and high academic quality. Toby is eager to immerse himself in Finnish culture and make new, long-lasting connections with people and places. He looks forward to exploring the differences and similarities between New Zealand and Finland during his stay.​

Greetings from Toby:​
"I am really looking forward to meeting you!"

Julia from Germany

Year of birth: 2008​
Home country: Germany ​
Exchange country: Finland ​
Languages: German, English, French ​
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026 ​
Video presentation: Julia Introductory video

Who is Julia?​
Julia is a 16-years old girl from south of Germany. She is a calm person who likes spending time together with family and friends. She loves to travel and learning new things, but she also enjoys staying at home and baking or knitting. Her favorite hobby is wheel gymnastics, which she does three times a week together with friends. She has been doing this for nine years now and is also competing in different competitions. Together with friends, Julia also enjoys going out to their lake nearby for a swim.​
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Why does Julia want to do an exchange?​
One of the reason why Julia wants to go to Finland is because she loves the cold weather and especially snow. She has already started learning Finnish to prepare herself for this exchange. She is excited to try out different winter sports like skiing, snowboarding or ice skating in Finland. She would also love to see the northern lights someday, learn more about the Finish language, culture and try some new food. ​
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Greetings from Julia:​
"I hope to hearing from you soon, Julia"

Chih-Yu (Ashley)

Year of birth: 2007​
Home country: Taiwan​
Exchange country: Finland​
Languages: English
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026 ​
Video presentation: Coming soon...

Who is Chih-Yu?​
Chih-Yu is a 17-year-old outgoing girl from Taichung City. She comes from a close-knit family and lives with her mom, dad and sister. She likes music, to be active and plays many sports such as swimming, badminton and table tennis. As a person, she is friendly and supportive and enjoys helping out people around her. ​
She even participates in her school’s badminton and table tennis competitions. She’s passionate about playing piano, which she sees as a way to express her creativity. During her exchange year she would love to try out winter sport as she’s always been fascinated by it.

Why does Chih-Yu want to do an exchange?​
Chih-Yu wants to live in Finland and attend a Finnish school since she’s been very intrigued by Finland’s nature, landscape, and the excellent school system. She hopes to get a chance to experience the Northern Lights and to learn more about the Finnish culture and traditions.​

Greetings from Chih-Yu:​
"I am truly excited about this opportunity to live with you and experience life in your country. I am looking forward to meeting wonderful memories together and building a meaningful connection​
Sincerely,​
Ashley"

Hao-An

Year of birth: 2009​
Home country: Taiwan​
Exchange country: Finland ​
Languages: English, Taiwanese
Period of stay: August 2025 – June 2026 ​
Video presentation: Coming soon...

Who is Hao-An?​
Hao-An is a positive, curious, and driven 15-year-old from Taipei City. Those who know him describe him as thoughtful, active, and adaptable – someone who enjoys pushing his limits while staying kind and grounded.​
At home, Hao-An lives with his mom, dad, and twin brother. They enjoy spending time outdoors together, often going on hikes and exploring nature. Growing up in a supportive family has shaped him into a confident and respectful person who values learning from others.​

Why does Hao-An want to go on exchange?​
For Hao-An, an exchange is a chance to broaden his horizons, meet new people, and experience life from a different perspective. He’s especially curious to see how Finland’s unique education system might inspire him and help him discover the path he wants to follow in the future.​
He’s also excited to experience Finland’s beautiful landscapes and see what everyday life is like in a completely new environment.​

A message from Hao-An:​
"Thank you for welcoming me into your family. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity and excited to share this experience with you."