Finland 2030 - Future X was a collaboration of the University of Helsinki, Lifology and the Little Rock Indian School, Brahmavar.

A week-long programme ended yesterday when a team of 28 students and 4 teachers of Little Rock returned from Finland after a truly memorable, and transformative experience. The team was led by Ms Jessy Andrews, the Vice Principal.

Future X is Europe’s most acclaimed Certificate Program for High School students. Little Rock Director Prof. Mathew C. Ninan said, “We accepted the invitation of the organisers as we believe that education should go beyond academics; and it should prepare students to survive and succeed in a rapidly changing world.”

The students got an opportunity to step into two of Europe’s most future-ready countries, Finland and Estonia. They could live through experiences that broaden their perspective, deepen their understanding of global citizenship, and equip them with skills and certifications that strengthen their readiness for higher education. The students got a glimpse of the ethos and lifestyle of Finland, ranked the happiest country in the world.

Curriculum 2030 covers Emotional Skills, 21st Century Life Skills, Future Career Planning, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Global Outlook. The Academic Council of Future X is headed by Nobel Laureate Dr Sir Richard J. Roberts.

There were lectures, competitions, quizzes, visits to Universities of Finland and Estonia as part of the programme. Abani Kiran Shetty, Neha S Bhat and Mahi Gadicherla won he Best Camper Award for their overall performance. Pitching competition was won by the team led by Jash Kaushal Vora and they will get Rs 1.2 lacs as an initial investment to develop their idea into a start-up.

Both parents and students were all praise for this first-ever such programme. One parent said, ‘this experience will remain a cherished milestone in the life of the children and of Little Rock’.

To quote Abani Kiran Shetty of Class IX, “Our visits to Aalto University, the University of Helsinki, and Tallinn University in Estonia significantly broadened our horizons and helped crystallise our career aspirations. It was truly a privilege to be part of such an extraordinary and enriching educational program Finland 2030 Future X boot-camp, a rare experience for schools in India.”