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The education system
The aim of educational policy is to offer everyone living in Finland an equal right to education. Everyone has the right to pre-school and basic education which is provided free of charge. The education which is available after basic education is also mainly free. Society supports study by providing financial aid for students.
Six-years-olds are entitled to pre-school education at schools or day care centres. Children usually start basic education at the age of seven; comprehensive schools provide general education for the entire age group. Basic education usually takes nine years to complete by which stage compulsory education has been completed.
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- National core curricula
The national core curricula specifies the objectives and core contents of education.
Finnish National Board of Education - Education policy
Development targets and priorities in the Finnish education system, and information about legislation.
Ministry of Education and Culture - The education system of Finland
Description of the Finnish education system, syllabi and qualification requirements currently in force. Statistical data also available.
Finnish National Board of Education
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