The vision of basic education in Kankaanpää is that a student who has completed basic education has, in relation to his or her own abilities, a strong foundation for further studies and for becoming a member of society, feeling responsible for other people, himself or herself and the environment. Basic education is developed in accordance with the principle of inclusion. In Kankaanpää, more flexible use of general and special education is developed in basic education. When organizing the education of students, the aim is to take into account their needs and abilities as well as existing resources.

Students' learning, development and well-being are supported in cooperation with homes. The objectives, methods and contents of home-school cooperation are clearly defined in the local curriculum. The Kankaanpää education quality manual explains how activities are assessed, managed and developed in relation to the implementation of the curriculum, teaching and teaching arrangements, support for learning, growth and well-being, participation and influence, and home-school cooperation.

The social function of basic education is to help prevent inequality and exclusion. The central idea of ​​the Kankaanpää Children and Youth Welfare Plan has been that it is the responsibility of adults to ensure that the rights of children are fulfilled. In Kankaanpää, when examining the value basis of the curriculum, a safe learning environment emerged as an important aspect.

The cultural mission of basic education in Kankaanpää is to promote diverse cultural competence and appreciation of cultural heritage (local cultural offerings in terms of music, art, sports and crafts) and to support students in building their own Satakunta cultural identity and cultural capital.

The common values ​​of Kankaanpää comprehensive schools are individuality, equality, community, safety and comfort. Community emphasizes interaction skills, respect for others, tolerance and honesty. Good manners are an essential part of education.

Languages ​​and teaching emphases

Kankaanpää's basic education includes two hours per week in mathematics, four hours per week in crafts, and one hour per week in physical education that exceed the national minimum.

Six hours of elective arts and crafts subjects are allocated to grades 3–6, which are selected individually for each school or student. In Kankaanpää, elective subjects are allocated to grades 8–9.

Language A starts in year 1 with one lesson per week.

The optional A2 language is taught from fourth to ninth grade for two hours per week.

B1 language teaching begins in the 6th grade.

History and social studies lessons begin in the 4th grade.