Can foreign children study in Finland?

Admissions are open to children whose home language is English, or who have sufficient fluency in English to cope in the classroom. All pupils study according to the Finnish comprehensive school curriculum and the MYP programme. Tuition is free of charge.

How many IB schools are there in Finland?

17 IB schools
Finland has a total of 17 IB schools, including comprehensive and upper secondary, of which two are private and the rest are state-funded schools.

How many years does Finland basic education have?

9 years
The objective of basic education in Finland is to support pupils’ growth towards humanity and ethically responsible membership of society and to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed in life. Compulsory schooling lasts for 9 years and it is for all youngsters between 7 and 15 years.

What is the best subject to study in Finland?

Top 6 Reasons to Study a Master’s Degree in Finland in 2021

• Engineering & Technology.
• Business & Management.
• Computer Science & IT.
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics.
• Education & Training.

Can I bring my family to Finland while studying?

Family members If you are granted a residence permit for studies, your spouse and children can be granted a residence permit on the basis of family ties.

Can I bring my parents to Finland permanently?

If you want to move in with your family member living in Finland and you are a citizen of a country that is not an EU member state or one of the Nordic countries, you need a residence permit. Not all of your family members can be granted a residence permit.

Is there private school in Finland?

In Finland most private schools are government-dependent, that is, they have a licence to provide education, they are publicly funded and under public supervision. Therefore, they follow the national core curricula and the qualification requirements confirmed by the Finnish National Agency for Education.

Is private education illegal in Finland?

The Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture says: “Charging tuition in basic education is prohibited by the Finnish constitution.” This doesn’t mean all forms of paid-for education, including private tuition, are banned. But no-one can charge for mainstream schooling that leads to a formal qualification.