• Basic education has been a success story of Finnish society. What are the key elements of Finnish basic education? Let’s examine it in more detail!

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    • Finnish school - best in the world


      Finnish school? What is it like? The Finnish school has been considered the best in the world for many years. I totally agree with that. As far as I'm concerned, Finnish school is a “true friend” for children. At a Finnish school, I realized that a teacher can be a friend - not just a commander who just commands. First of all, I was surprised that everyone helped me, I have not felt foreign here. While learning at a Finnish school, I have never had the desire not to go to school. Finnish school is not only a “book, lesson, book, lesson”, it is a joyful life, where we learn about the world and life. In Finnish school, I even like subjects that in Ukraine I wouldn't like at all. The Finnish school has comfortable conditions for learning, for example, well-equipped classes and sports halls, food, security and hobbies. One minus in a Finnish school is that the summer holidays are short. And everyone agree on that. Make the holidays longer. But in general: Finnish school is the best.

      Sofiia Prysiazhniuk,
      Kilpinen       Comprehensive School, 8A

    • Read more about Basic education: Finnish national agency for education (2021) Facts and figures on Basic education in Finland

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