Comprehensive school

The nine-year comprehensive school is an innovation grounded in equality. Half a century ago, a policy reform delivered a school system that provides all children in Finland with their fundamental education, free of charge. So everyone enjoys the same opportunities. And each child gets a free school lunch every day, too.

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The holiday season is a time of being creative: trying out new recipes, crafting cards and coming up with gifts for loved ones. In that spirit, we’re highlighting examples of Finnish innovations and creativity that can be a source of happiness.
Happy holidays from ThisisFINLAND!