Finland+-+what+is+different?

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 * || Teachers Key to Finland Education Success ||

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 * 1) Early Learning Education - 9 months to 7 years
 * 2) Don't start formal classes until 7 years old.
 * 3) Early Learning Education is play based.
 * 4) Learn multiple languages
 * 5) All schools are of a similar standard - equal resourcing for all schools (only 4% from the top to the bottom schools)
 * 6) A national curriculum means all schools must meet the same goals. There are high expectations for language, math and science.
 * 7) Students struggling in class get extra attention and tutoring throughout their academic careers.
 * 8) Schools are funded equally across the nation. Districts with more funds contribute to the budgets of those with fewer resources.
 * 9) All teachers must get a master's degree.
 * 10) Teaching is treated as a profession. Competition to become a teacher is intense, but teachers have considerable autonomy in the classroom.
 * 11) Long Summer Holidays - 10 weeks.
 * 12) Free Meals and After school - Child Care and activities