keskikouluikäisillä
Keskikouluikäisillä refers to children and adolescents in Finland who are typically between the ages of 13 and 16. This age group corresponds to the period of compulsory education known as *keskikoulu*, which translates to "middle school" or "junior high school" in other educational systems. During this stage, students progress through grades 7, 8, and 9 of the Finnish comprehensive school system.
The curriculum for keskikouluikäisillä is designed to build upon the foundational knowledge acquired in primary school.
This age group is characterized by significant physical, cognitive, and social development. Adolescents are navigating the