Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Education in Finland - statistics & facts
The Finnish school system has attracted worldwide attention since the country has scored high in PISA tests and other international rankings throughout the 2000s. In recent years, the Nordic country has shown a decline in performance, but Finnish students continue to perform well above the OECD average. The education system in Finland is based on a comprehensive education structure, which is offered free of charge at all levels, from pre-primary to higher education. Compulsory education consists of one-year pre-primary and a nine-year basic education for children aged 7-16.
