Finland Education

Teachers in Finland get

• Highest Salary

• Less than National Avg Salary

• Salary more than Doctors and Engineers

• More than National Avg Salary

Every Year, 6500 students apply for Bachelor of Education Degree.

How many get accepted?

• 3650

• 650

• 6500

• 60

How many hours/year does a middle school student attend classes?

• 1200

• 1080

• 790

• 640

Answer explanation

Less is more ... Less Teaching ... More Learning!

Finnish students have standardized tests administered at what grades?

• 2 & 9

• 5,8,10 & 12

• 12

• Never

Answer explanation

The only standardised national test for matriculation at Grade 12 or Age 18

The Students get No Homework in Finnish Schools

• True

• False

What are the educational qualifications for a class teacher of 1st Grade in Finland?

• 4 Years Bachelor

• 2 Year Diploma

• Upper Secondary Education

• 5 Year Masters

What % of students participate in a special education program?

• 33%

• 8%

• 50%

• 75%

What qualities make Finnish society successful?

• capitalism, entrepreneurial spirit

• highly qualified teachers

• equality, cooperation, strong welfare programs

• multicultural diversity

What % of students graduate from grades 1-9?

• 68%

• 99%

• 80%

• 25%

What Adult to Student Ratio in Early Childhood Education?

• 1:20

• 1:12

• 1:8

• 1:4