Finnish schools emphasise climate change education
Teaching about the environment and climate change forms an important part of the curriculum in Finnish schools. We look at one school that is also taking action by utilising renewable energy.
#1
in the Human Capital Index
Source: World Economic Forum
40%
of Finnish people earn a higher education degree
Source: OECD
At Finland’s high schools, wild winter party precedes study break
Finnish tradition dictates that in mid-February, students in their last year of high school start their study break with a great big party. Meanwhile, the students below them celebrate their new status as the eldest kids in the building by dancing.
100%
Literacy rate in Finland
Source: CIA World Factbook