perheopetus
Perheopetus, or home education, refers to the education of a child conducted primarily at home rather than in a conventional school setting. In Finland, basic education is compulsory and typically delivered by municipal schools, but families may choose to educate at home as an alternative, provided they comply with the supervision of the local education authority. The guardians bear responsibility for organizing and delivering instruction, and progress is monitored to ensure alignment with the national core curriculum.
The local municipality, sometimes with guidance from the Finnish National Agency for Education (Opetushallitus), sets requirements
Home education typically covers the same subject areas as standard schooling (language and literature, mathematics, sciences,
Socialization and access to educational resources may be more varied than in conventional schools; families often
Proponents cite flexibility, individualized pacing, and values-aligned education; critics raise concerns about socialization, equity, and supervision.