Koulutustajärjestelmä

Koulutustajärjestelmä refers to the education system in Finland. It is a comprehensive and publicly funded system designed to provide equal opportunities for all individuals to acquire knowledge and skills. The system is structured into various levels, starting from early childhood education and care, followed by pre-primary education, basic education, upper secondary education, and higher education.

Basic education, which is compulsory for children aged 7 to 16, is provided free of charge in comprehensive schools. Upon completion of basic education, students can choose between general upper secondary education (lukio), which prepares them for higher education, or vocational education and training (ammatillinen koulutus), which leads to a qualification for a specific profession.

Higher education is offered by universities and universities of applied sciences. Universities focus on scientific research and academic education, while universities of applied sciences provide more work-oriented education and are closely linked to the needs of the labor market. The entire koulutustajärjestelmä emphasizes lifelong learning, with opportunities for adults to continue their education and professional development. The Finnish education system is highly regarded internationally for its quality and equity.