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What is FSS?
Finlands Svenska Skolungdomsförbund, FSS rf (Finland’s Swedish School-youth Association)
- is a non-partisan and non-religious youth and education policy association
works to improve the everyday lives of Swedish-speaking schoolchildren - is made up of pupils in the upper grades of primary school and of students in upper secondary schools, vocational schools and folk high schools
- was founded in 1921 and is still active in the whole of Swedish Finland
- is the only association with activities for the target group in Swedish in Finland
- is the only Finnish association representing elementary school students (grades 7-9)
- is the only association that brings together schoolchildren regardless of school stage and educational orientation
What does FSS do?
Events
We arrange various events for school youths and active members. Every year, weekends are filled with activities such as kick-offs, training weekends, mulled wine gatherings, summits, annual meetings and the annual Cultural Carnival, which has quickly become an institution in the same class as the Relay Carnival. More information about our events >>
Student card
As a member of FSS, you get a student card that gives you student discounts on public transport, cinemas, salons, swimming pools and many other places. We cooperate with Oy FRANK Students Ab to offer our members the best and most diverse benefits possible. More information on student cards and membership >>
Other member benefits
By becoming a member in FSS you’ll get:
- Our magazine Elevbladet (only in Swedish) twice a year
- A calendar for the schoolyear (free, but ordered separately)
- Discounted fees for events and other services
- The possibility to participate in the associations decissionmaking
Advocacy and lobbying
We work to improve everyday life for the Swedish-speaking schoolyouth and advocating the youths interests. We are active in public debate and the media, commenting on draft legislation both in writing and in Parliament’s various committees, and participating in working groups dealing with education policy issues. We advocate for schoolyouth at relevant seminars and other events, and train policy makers and school staff on school democracy.
Hobby activities and opportunities to influence
The FSS has several committees working on international cooperation, school visits, training, events, advocacy and the EBL magazine. Getting involved in these committees is a great way to become an active member in our association, and there is something for everyone. More information on the committees >>
Pupils’ Day (ERIK)
The ERIK is the annual meeting of the FSS and its highest decision-making body. At ERIK we process and decide various questions regarding educational policies that the association will work for. All members of FSS can participate and vote. At ERIK, we elect a new Board and Bureau, approve all governing documents and debate important topics. The first Student Day in this format was held in 1955.
Cooperation in the field
We actively cooperate with other Finnish student unions and other actors in Finland. We are active members of Förbundsarenan and the Finnish Youth Cooperation Alliance (Alianssi). Internationally, we cooperate with our European umbrella organization OBESSU (Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions) and maintain contact with our Nordic sister organizations.
Cooperation partners
ARE YOU READY?
Thousands of high school graduates from all over Finland. AGT, which has become a phenomenon, is something every student should experience. Nowhere else in the world do students travel to another country to party! We involve students annually in the planning of the trip and actively collect feedback to get better year after year. If you have suggestions, please send us a message.
FSS is cooperating with AGT through marketing and a competition where FSS members can win a luxury suite!
Be The Change!
This is Spring – an idea competition for young people aged 15-19
The world is constantly changing, but fortunately it can also change for the better.
Spring gives you the opportunity to influence issues that are important to you.
Young people can participate in Spring in teams of 3-5 people. Submit your idea that aims to solve a major international problem, answer a local question or create completely new opportunities. The winners of the idea competition will be rewarded with a summer job and a study trip in Europe, during which you can develop your idea into something concrete.
