Etelä-Savon ammattiopisto

Etelä-Savon ammattiopisto (also known as ESEDU or Etelä Savo Esedu) is a Finnish vocational school. It provides vocational education and training programmes for students seeking qualifications in various trades and professions. The institution operates primarily in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland, serving the local community and surrounding areas. As part of Finland's vocational education system, it adheres to national curricula and standards set by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Its core offerings include classroom instruction, practical workshops, and partnerships with local enterprises for work‑based learning. The school also supports lifelong learning by offering continuing education courses for adults.

In November 2023, the school experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its online classes and required the shutdown of network and server systems. Despite the disruption, in‑person teaching continued partially while internal and external experts investigated the incident. The institution reported the attack to data protection authorities, the national cybersecurity centre, and the police. Initial assessments found no evidence of personal data leakage, and cloud services and educational platforms were restored within days. Although payment systems remained non‑functional, necessitating temporary cash‑based solutions, normal operations resumed shortly thereafter. The school kept students informed through information sessions and regular updates on its website and other communication channels.