Finland
member

SML – Suomen musiikkioppilaitosten liitto

Regional groups: Nordic Countries
Member schools: 97
Teachers: 4,000
Students: 62,000

The Finnish Music School Association SML is an umbrella organisation for music schools and conservato-ries, which are run by municipalities or private associations. The board consists of eight members and one chairman elected by the general assembly. The office consists of one full-time and three part-time employees.

The Finnish Music School Association’s tasks include advocacy for music education, communication and coordination with its members, coordination of partners at national level, development of pedagogical standards, and further training for music school teachers and directors.