Finnish Education System

Unlocking High-Quality Teaching. A Comprehensive Analysis Based on the OECD 2025 Report.

Introduction: The Strategic Importance of Teaching Quality In the 21st century’s rapidly changing world, education systems must evolve to not only deliver information but also help students realize their full potential—socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Despite waves of educational reforms and technological innovations, large-scale student assessments (such as PISA) reveal stagnation or even decline in student […]
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Participative Student – Co-active School: A Practical Model for Democratic School Culture

Introduction Today’s education systems are expected not only to impart academic knowledge but also to cultivate participatory, responsible, and critical-thinking citizens. Individuals exposed to democratic practices early in life are more likely to become active contributors to civic and political life as adults. The Finnish Ministry of Education’s publication, “Participative Student – Co-active School”, provides […]
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Finland’s Vision for Teacher Education 2050: How to Prepare the Educators of Tomorrow

Education shapes not only individuals but entire societies. At the heart of every successful education system is a powerful force: the teacher. As we move towards 2050, the question becomes more urgent—how do we prepare teachers for an uncertain, complex, and rapidly evolving world? Finland, globally admired for its education system, offers a bold answer. […]
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Policy for the Future: Ensuring High-Quality Early Childhood Education and Care in Finland. An in-depth summary of FINEEC Policy Brief 3:2024.

The Policy Brief 3:2024 by FINEEC (Finnish Education Evaluation Centre) critically examines the current state and development needs of Finland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) system. It emphasizes that sustainable, research-based policymaking is essential for delivering high-quality ECEC and upholding children’s rights, educational equity, and well-being. Over the past decade, Finland has undergone multiple […]
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The Future of Schools and Teacher Education: How Far Ahead is Finland?

By Dr. Eduardo Andere | April 2025 Dr. Eduardo Andere is an educational analyst and the author of 18 books on learning and education policy. He currently serves as a visiting scholar at Boston College. With academic degrees in law, economics, public administration, and political science from leading institutions—including Universidad Iberoamericana, Boston University, Harvard University, […]
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Media Literacy in Finland: A Model for Raising an Informed Society

In today’s world, digital media has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. While accessing information has never been easier, distinguishing between accurate and misleading information has become increasingly challenging. The rapid flow of information through social media platforms, digital news sites, and online content creators has led to a rise in misinformation, manipulation, […]
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