Rising Social Assistance Needs Among Foreign Students
The demand for social assistance among foreign students in Finland has surged sharply compared to last year. By the end of August nearly the same amount of social assistance had […]
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Purra Proposes Shutting Down Finland’s Education Agency After ‘Woke Ideology’ Criticism
Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns Party) announced on Wednesday as part of her draft budget proposal plans to dismantle the Finnish National Agency for Education (Opetushallitus, OPH). The move escalated
Finnish schools begin the academic year with new laws and reforms
As the new school year begins Finnish schools are introducing a series of reforms alongside tighter rules on mobile phone use. Most comprehensive schools will resume classes on Wednesday or
Finnish Schools Increase Teacher Hiring as Learning Support Reform Takes Effect
A recent amendment to the law regarding learning support in Finland’s early childhood education, primary and upper secondary schools came into effect this month prompting schools to hire more teachers.
Matriculation Exams to Be Offered in English Starting Autumn 2028
Published: 01/08/25 | 04:13 Starting in autumn 2028 students will have the option to complete the matriculation examination in English. This change is part of a new upper secondary school
Young Adults with Immigrant Backgrounds in Finland Face Challenges in Jobs and Education
A recent government report highlights that young adults with foreign backgrounds born in Finland are less likely to secure employment than their peers from Finnish backgrounds. Amid a challenging job
Student Housing in Finland Nears Full Capacity
Published: 04/06/25 | 14:12 The demand for student accommodation in Finland is rising sharply driven by a growing student population, financial pressures and a decline in government construction subsidies. According
