Education system in Finland

Early childhood education and care
- provided for children before the compulsory education begins
Pre-primary education
- provided for children in the year preceding the beginning of compulsory education
Nine-year basic education (comprehensive school), compulsory
Upper secondary education
- either general upper secondary education or vocational education and training
Higher education provided by universities and universities of applied sciences

Furthermore, adult education is available at all levels. All the upper secondary vocational qualifications lead to a profession and give eligibility for further studies in Polytechnics and Universities. While studying for a vocational qualification, students can also pass the state matriculation examination.

Further information

Finnish national agency for education