Bogotá, Colombia — April 20, 2026 — HEI Schools is proud to celebrate the official opening of HEI Schools Bogotá Buckingham North, marking another important milestone in bringing high-quality Finnish early childhood education to Latin America.
Developed in partnership with Buckingham School, the new preschool officially opened its doors on April 20, welcoming families into thoughtfully designed learning spaces where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow through play-based learning.
The opening ceremony gathered distinguished guests and education leaders who share a common belief in the transformative power of early childhood education. Among the attendees were Dr. Lasse Lipponen, Co-founder of HEI Schools; Heikki Vartia; Eija Rotinen, Ambassador of Finland to Colombia; and members of the Buckingham School board.
The new learning environment reflects the core principles of the HEI Schools pedagogy and the Finnish approach to education. Every detail — from natural light-filled classrooms and calming neutral tones to the integration of nature into everyday learning experiences — has been intentionally designed to support children’s wellbeing, autonomy, curiosity, and holistic development.
“At HEI Schools, we believe that the environment itself is an essential part of learning,” said Dr. Lasse Lipponen, Co-founder of HEI Schools. “When children feel safe, calm, and inspired in their surroundings, they are empowered to become active participants in their own learning journey.”
For Buckingham School, this collaboration represents a meaningful step toward reimagining early childhood education in Colombia. By combining local educational expertise with Finland’s globally recognized education philosophy, HEI Schools Bogotá Buckingham North aims to create an enriching and future-focused preschool experience for young learners and their families.
The opening has also attracted national attention, with Colombian media highlighting the arrival of the Finnish play-based education model in Bogotá and its child-centered approach to learning.
At the heart of the new preschool is a simple but powerful idea: children learn best when they are given the freedom to be children — to play, wonder, experiment, and explore the world around them.
With the opening of HEI Schools Bogotá Buckingham North, another community joins the growing global network of HEI Schools campuses dedicated to bringing joyful, research-based, and holistic early childhood education to children around the world.
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About HEI Schools
Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2015, HEI Schools (Helsinki International Schools Group) is an award-winning early education company that provides globally scalable education solutions inspired by Finland’s renowned school system. With its child-focused approach and scientifically-backed curriculum, HEI Schools equips educators and parents with the tools they need to foster inspiring learning environments. Today, HEI Schools operates in over 15 countries and continues to expand its mission of bringing joyful learning to children around the world. For more information, visit www.heischools.com
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