peruskoulun
Peruskoulun, in Finnish, refers to the national system of basic education in Finland. It comprises nine years of compulsory education from roughly age seven to sixteen and forms the core of the Finnish education system. The system is publicly funded and organized by municipalities, with direction set by the national core curriculum prepared by the Finnish National Agency for Education.
Structure: Peruskoulu covers grades 1–9, traditionally divided into the lower stage (1–6) and the upper stage
Curriculum and learning: The national core curriculum defines the learning goals and values of peruskoulun, while
Assessment and outcomes: The aim of peruskoulu is holistic development, not just examination results. It prepares
History: The modern peruskoulun system emerged in the mid-20th century as part of Finland’s comprehensive school