Finnish comprehensive school (peruskoulu) is free and compulsory for ages 7-16, covering grades 1-9.
Finnish comprehensive school (peruskoulu) is free and compulsory for ages 7-16, covering grades 1-9. After that, students choose between upper secondary school (lukio, leading to university) or vocational training (ammattikoulu). All are free. Children of immigrants have the right to Finnish school regardless of residence permit status.
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Schools often provide preparatory classes (valmistava opetus) for children who do not yet speak Finnish. Finnish schools are highly regarded internationally - there is little private school sector. You register your child at the local school based on your home address. Contact your city education office for enrollment.