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For many years the school system in Finland has been very successful. In the PISA
survey, which compares reading, math and science knowledge of 15 year olds around
the world, Finland is not only the top European country but also competes with Asian
giants like Shanghai, Singapore and South Korea. But what makes the educational
system in this small country so strikingly different from others in the western world.
First of all, the Finish government makes it possible for all children to attend
preschool, which comes after kindergarten. Compulsory education begins at 7.
Teachers work with their pupils in school as much as possible. They have little
homework to do when they get home. When teachers are not with the pupils they
spend a lot of time in schools working on the curriculum and new projects. They
teach in teams if it is needed to help them reach their goals. That is why dropout rates
are low compared to other countries.
Schools in Finland are small, at least for international standards. However, more than
in any other country teachers are ready to prepare children for life. In some cases they
know every pupil in their school and can adjust to them. Teachers try everything to
succeed with their pupils. Most of the pupils get additional help in their elementary
school years, either by the teachers themselves or through specially trained educators.