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  1. Why do Finnish pupils succeed with less homework?

    There is little homework, compared with UK schools, and there is no culture of extra private tuition. A key concept in the Finnish school system, says Mr Tuominen, is "trust". Parents trust ...

  2. No Tests, No Homework! Here's How Finland Has Emerged As A Global

    Finland schools begin from 9.30 am as research in World Economic Forum has indicated that schools starting at an early age is detrimental to their health and maturation. The school ends by mostly 2 pm. Lastly, there is no homework or surprise test given to students in Finland.

  3. The truth about Finland's great schools: Yes, kids do get homework, and

    A Finnish flag flies aboard an icebreaker in 2017 as it arrives at Nuuk, Greenland. Finland's school system is regarded as one of the world's more successful.

  4. 10 reasons why Finland's education system is the best in the world

    Students in Finland usually start school anywhere from 9:00 - 9:45 AM. Research has shown that early start times are detrimental to students' well-being, health, and maturation. Finnish schools start the day later and usually end by 2:00 - 2:45 AM. They have longer class periods and much longer breaks in between.

  5. 27 Surprising Finnish Education System Facts and Statistics

    Finland Education Statistics. #23 93% of students graduate from high school. More than in the US. #24 66% of high school students go on to further education (college or vocational courses). #25 Finland spends about 30% less per student than the US, the UK, Japan and Germany. ( OECD Indicators)

  6. Why the U.S. can't replicate Finland's educational success

    No. When people triumph Finland's education system, they enumerate a laundry list of reforms aimed at radically altering the country's scholastic approach: no homework, no standardized tests ...

  7. Why Are Finland's Schools Successful?

    3. Finland's schools have not always been so freewheeling. Timo Heikkinen, who is principal of the Kallahti school in Helsinki, shown here, remembers a time when most of his high-school teachers ...

  8. What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland's School Success

    Educational policy, Abrams suggests, is probably more important to the success of a country's school system than the nation's size or ethnic makeup. Indeed, Finland's population of 5.4 million can ...

  9. Education in Finland (No Homework, No Standardized Testing)

    Moore discusses Finland's education policy (almost no homework, no standardized testing), speaking with Krista Kiuru, the Finnish Minister of Education. Moor...

  10. OPINION: How Finland broke every rule

    The homework load for children in Finland varies by teacher, but is lighter overall than most other developed countries. This insight is supported by research, which has found little academic benefit in childhood for any more than brief sessions of homework until around high school. Related: Demark pushes to make students graduate on time

  11. Do Finland schools have no homework?

    The Truth About Finland Schools and Homework • The Finnish Homework Myth • Discover the truth about Finland's education system and homework policies. Contrar...

  12. Misconceptions About Homework in Finland : r/Finland

    So not really homework. It took maybe 5 minutes per class. Also this is the reason why Finnish kids suck at mathematics, they don't get enough repetition in the basic stuff to learn it properly. There should be so much excercise that you know it without thinking before moving on.

  13. Unlocking Finland's Secret

    Finland's approach to homework and testing has several notable benefits. Firstly, by reducing the emphasis on homework, Finnish students experience less academic stress and have more time for relaxation and extracurricular activities. This balanced approach promotes overall well-being and fosters the development of well-rounded individuals.

  14. Inside a Finnish school: What Finland can teach the world about education

    "Part of the reason for Finland's success at education is our short school days, not a lot of homework, and kids have life outside of school. But, in Singapore, the school day starts at 6am ...

  15. What US Schools Can Learn From Finland's Approach to Education

    What US Schools Can Learn From Finland's Approach to Education. Four strategies for creating a positive school culture that focuses on the whole student and fosters long-term, holistic well-being. Rajakylän Koulu is a primary school in Vantaa, Finland, serving 700 students in grades 1-9. (Photo by Matt Morton)

  16. Finland's children-centric school system: a global model ...

    Finland prioritizes children's mental well-being by implementing a nationwide anti-bullying policy in schools. This policy is rigorously enforced to ensure a safe learning environment. The country is committed to addressing inequality, as it is often connected to bullying and mental health problems. The Finnish school system challenges the idea that children from disadvantaged backgrounds ...

  17. Homework in Finland School

    Though not in Finland. The truth is that there is nearly no homework in the country with one of the top education systems in the world. Finnish people believe that besides homework, there are many more things that can improve child's performance in school, such as having dinner with their families, exercising or getting a good night's sleep.

  18. Homework: Finland Does It Better (Learning World S4E1, 1/3)

    The Finnish school system has proven to be efficient and results in the Pisa tests conducted by OECD repetitively show that Finland is among the top 5 countr...

  19. Finnish students have no homework and go to school 3 or 4 hrs ...

    As you may know Finland has the highest educational achievement rankings in the world. In the youtube comments though Finnish people say they do have homework, but it is not pushed and they don't have to do it. They also contest the claims about time at school. One comment says first grade is 5 hrs a day, 6-8 hrs in 2nd to 6th grade, and 10 hrs ...

  20. The truth about Finnish schools

    5. There are no nationwide examinations or grading tests. 6. There are a total of 190 school days in a Finnish school year. School year starts in the middle of August and ends in May. Finnish kids have about 10 weeks of summer holiday as well as holidays in autumn, Christmas break and winter usually in February. 7.

  21. Are Finnish schools really that awesome compared to schools in ...

    The good thing is the free lunch (payed by taxpayers) The bad thing about Finnish schools is that bullying is rampant. Yes. Definetly Alot better. The short answer to your question is, Yes. The longer answer to your question is yes but depends on what you want to do further up in life.

  22. How is the school system in Finland? : r/Finland

    Finnish school system has been falling behind for a good while actually. E.g. in 2018 Pisa, Finland was at #10, while Estonia was at #5, making it the best in Europe. Today's paper had a piece about a new report that concluded that now Estonia is actually the model of education.

  23. The Finnish education system

    The Finnish education system. 13.08.2024. Finnish education is of high quality. Differences in the learning results of different schools are small and nearly all students complete comprehensive school within target time. Preschool education, comprehensive education and upper secondary education is free of charge and also higher education is for ...