The shining reputation of the Finnish education system and the promise of a healthy work-life balance attracts many students from abroad, but do the realities meet the expectations?
“We noticed that the fasting middle school students didn’t enjoy sitting in the cafeteria with all the food, drinks and smells there,” the principal explained.
The skiing holiday, also known as the winter break, was introduced during the 1930s as a means of breaking up the long spring semester and to encourage children to participate in winter sports.
Education in Finland faces significant challenges, including declining PISA results, growing disparities in the classroom, and increased mental health issues among young people.