FREE EDUCATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND

Abstract

         The Republic of Finland values equality and access to education. Considering education as a human right, the Republic of Finland does not charge tuition fees from pre-primary education to tertiary education. The Finnish education system is characterized by a one-year pre-primary education and comprehensive education for another 9 years, where the right to basic education is provided in the Constitution of Finland, while other levels of education are provided in specific laws, such as the basic education act, the act on general upper secondary education, and the universities act. The Finnish government has extended compulsory education up to upper secondary education. By enacting the act on compulsory education, the Republic of Finland also offers education-related welfare such as food, transport, and accommodation for students. Scholarships and student loans are examples of educational support measures. Finland’s education policy has key elements : quality, Well-being and universality aiming to promote the efficiency of society by the policy of dividing education according to the principle of lifelong learning. Develop the school to be a learning community. Independence and school life social welfare services are available that cover consumption, health services, travel and accommodation. Giving children access to education thoroughly.