Question and Answers
Is this a legally registered company?
Yes, we are legally registered in Finland with our service provision in Education, Social / Health Care & All other general legal businesses.
Are the staff qualified & trained to provide higher education?
Yes all our staff have :
Masters Degrees
Some have PhD’s
Some are already lecturers of Universities in Europe
Some are registered & legally certified in their professions in Europe
All the staff are either working or have worked with highly reputable companies & organizations in Europe.
Our guest speakers are all either staff of existing Universities or they own reputable companies in Europe and beyond
3. Is Ceci Educare Oy a member of other companies?
Yes, the following in Europe
Suomen Yrittäjät (The Federation of Finnish Entrepreneurs)
Member of Finsve (Trade Association for Companies in Finland and in Sweden)
Member of NOFI (Trade Association for Finnish-Norwegian business relations) (Finland - Norway)
Member of Familiar Ry (Finland)
Member of Entrepreneurs Fund (Finland)
Service Design Network (Community Member)
HEI Networking (Helsinki International Entrepreneurs)
4. Does Ceci Educare Oy have other company partners ?
Yes, we are in legal partnerships with legally registered companies in Finland and outside Finland who have existed for over 5-15 years.
5. Will my diploma be accepted in my own home country’s education system?
We have most of our courses in joint educational partnership with Hadigala Nursing Colleage and these courses have been registered in the National Accreditation Unit
6. Can we pay the Tuition fee through money transfers like western union if we do not live in Gambia or can not pay to Finland?
All our fees goes to the company account in Finland and you will receive an invoiced from Ceci Educare Oy’s legal Company account.
7. Can I do my internship online?
Yes
8. How long is the internship?
One month (this can be done after one month of starting the course & same time whilst learning )
9. Will the student be paid for the internship?
No . You are not working for us but rather we are building your professional life with real life experiences with other partner companies.
Will you receive a certificate after the internship completion?
Yes
Can I get a reference letter to search for an internship place?
Yes
How many hours per week is the internship?
20-25 yrs per week. Individual students need to plan their own calendar and share it to the teacher
What is the award given ?
Credits counting a minimum of 37 will receive a diploma. (Meaning attending the entire 3 months course). If you study only half way through and are unable to complete the studies, you will receive a certificate of the courses completed.
How many classes can I be absent from?
Only one. You will get an extra individual work to do for missing the class
Will the classes be recorded?
No. We also kindly ask students not to record
Where will all the learning materials be?
In a common google drive accessible by only students who have paid for their tuition fees
Where is the graduation held ?
Online. However students in Gambia can have their second graduation in Hadigala Nursing College in person with their family and friends.
What days and hours will be the lecture days?
This will always be in the evening after 20.00 Finland time which for example is 18.00 Gambian time
How many lecture days are there in total?
Depends on what you want to study, Certificate or Diploma
Are we going to have a network group?
Yes on Facebook. This will keep all alumni who graduate through the company.
Where do we find detailed information about the courses?
Please visit the website www.ceci-educare.fi
Why are there several admins on the whatsapp group ?
They will help track on evictions of scammers , advertising of stuff not under the company and evicting of members who will harass individuals inappropriately
Is there a strict study frame time for the studies?
Students are generally expected to finish the course after 3 months exactly. However you can continue on a maximum of 6 months on a continuous self studies
Who is the main contact person in the company for any help or support?
Jabbie (assistant CEO, board member) & Ceci (Founder and main lecturer)
Can I pay my fees in installments?
Yes . In two installments with one month in between payments
How much is the fee for the entire course ?
Kindly check on the application forms
Is there anything else to know?
Best student from the course may be awarded with a certificate or something out of the blue
Can we ask other companies in our countries to partner with Ceci Educare Oy?
Absolutely yes. Only if they are legally registered
Can I request for a one on one time if I find something challenging?
We encourage asking for general issues in the student group / chat if anyone can be of assistance. However if it’s a more personal issue you can whatsapp directly to the teacher
Why study with us:
The staff are highly trained professionals, qualified and legally certified experts living in Finland, Canada , from the Nursing College in Gambia and other parts of the world.
You will experience a real life working model as we visit organizations and companies in Finland for different educational sessions via video.
There will be lots of individual and group project work which will involve real working life situations.
You will be able to network with others from other countries coming from different professional backgrounds.
The studies will enhance your ongoing working life and educational competence towards a successful career.
You will gain enough knowledge about the educational, social, economic and general way of life in Finland and in Canada as a free seminar for individuals planning to move to Finland or Canada.
Some of our guest lecturers who are also lectures of Universities in Finland can give free information about higher education in Finland and related topics during our free seminars within the teaching program.
We will be able to offer reference letters to your working or place of studies base on your performance in the course or programs.
You will have the opportunity for an online internship with our partner companies in Finland based on your area of interest with an award of certificate of practice.
You will receive free career counseling and coaching during the course by request.
Who do we pay the tuition fees to?
Only to our company bank in Finland