
Why Choose NextGen Kids Academy?
Located in Tampere and conducting courses in English, our programs are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. Our academy’s mission is to Instigate, Inspire, Innovate—we are dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring creativity, and fostering innovation among the next generation of leaders in STEAM.
Our Expert Educators



Lily (Liliana Ahtiainen)
Principal, Head of Pedagogy & Science Teacher
liliana@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu
Nadee (Nadeesha Meegahage)
CEO, Managing Director & Robotics/Coding Teacher
nadeesha@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu
Chathu (Chathurani Jayasekara)
Design & Technology Teacher
chathurani@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu
Liliana is an experienced pedagogy developer. She has two master’s degrees in Primary and Early Childhood Education and has been an educator in Finland for 25 years.
Our Inspiring Administrative Team

Hansi Sayakkarage
Head of HR & Marketing hansi@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu

Sahan Peiris
Head of Finance & Business sahan@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu

Aravinda Rajage Don
Head of Logistics & Operations aravinda@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu