Finland works very hard to make sure there are no “bad teachers.” Primary education is THE most competitive degree to get in Finland. The elementary education departments in Finland only accept 10% of all applicants and turns down thousands of students annually. read more
For example, according to World Happiness Report, Finland is the second happiest country in the world after Denmark. It is perhaps not a coincidence that in consuming candy, Finland lands the top ten with Denmark again leading the pack. On the other side of the scale, Finland is the country that eats least fruits on a daily basis. read more
In autumn 2016 Finland’s comprehensive schools adopted a new core curriculum that has in some critical circles been described as the downfall of the world’s best education system. Educational experts respond to these claims, to explain if there is any truth in them. read more