Coaching conducting: Finland possesses prowess on the orchestral podium
The most prestigious orchestras in the world of classical music recruit young Finnish conductors. How does Finland achieve such success in this field?
Finland remains among top nations in PISA education survey
Since the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) began in 2000, Finnish 15-year-olds have consistently done well. In the results released in December 2019, Finland lives up to its reputation, and also seems to show a good balance between academic achievement and life outside of school.
#1
in the Human Capital Index
Source: World Economic Forum
40%
of Finnish people earn a higher education degree
Source: OECD
It all adds up: How Finnish towns are taking action against climate change
Many Finnish people who are worried about climate change are also doing something about it. Towns and cities across Finland are having success with various strategies in the quest for zero emissions. Even small actions can have a large cumulative effect.
100%
Literacy rate in Finland
Source: CIA World Factbook