esiopetusikäisiä
Esiopetusikäisiä refers to children in Finland who are of pre-primary school age. This stage of education is a crucial part of the Finnish education system, designed to prepare children for formal schooling. Esiopetus is typically attended by children in the year preceding their compulsory school enrollment. It is not a mandatory part of the education system for all children, but participation rates are very high.
The primary goal of esiopetus is to foster the child's overall development and learning readiness. This includes
Esiopetus is provided free of charge by municipalities in Finland. It is often organized in preschools, kindergartens,