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The secret of Finnish schools

The principal of Helsinki’s German School tells us how to utilise the best sides of two school systems in one school.

Knowledge, skills – and time to grow up

At Finnish daycare Satusoppi, kids play to learn. They also visit world-famous designer Eero Aarnio to share ideas and draw.

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Finns score high again in PISA

In the 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Finland maintains a place near the top of the tables in all categories: reading, mathematics and science.

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A day in the life of Helsinki’s Strömberg School

Catch a glimpse of the Finnish education system at the progressive Strömberg School in suburban Helsinki.

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With free, high-quality education for all

The Finnish school system forms the basis of the country’s excellent scores in the PISA study.

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Libraries: serving an appreciative nation

Public libraries in Finland are a service guaranteed by law. In addition to municipal libraries, there is a network of regional central libraries and…

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Success of Finnish schoolchildren indicates society’s values

In 2007 Finnish schoolchildren again ranked first in the international PISA survey, which measures the learning results of 15-year-olds. What kind of school produces these top results?

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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Finnish children have repeatedly scored top marks in the OECD’s Programme for International Assessment (PISA). We look at the factors behind this success.

Education

The secret of Finnish schools

Knowledge, skills – and time to grow up

Finns score high again in PISA

A day in the life of Helsinki’s Strömberg School

With free, high-quality education for all

Libraries: serving an appreciative nation

Success of Finnish schoolchildren indicates society’s values

Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

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