MODERN

TRENDS IN Finnish
EDUCATION
Education
& Smart
Capital
Prepared by: Jelly
Sicangco
Finnish Education
“Best Education System in the
World”
Why is Finland’s
education system
one of the best?
 Let’s watch!

Reference: Teacher Tactics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=nQ1lElD7Uvg
 Finland Education Sy
stem Ranking
• Finland is the 8th most
educated country in the
world. • Finland has the highest
• In Education ranking by ranking in High School
Countries, Finland has a Completion Rate.
total score of 1.631K • World Economic Forum’s
ranking in 3rd position Global Competitive study
in 2021. ranks Finland as having the
most well-developed
education in the world.
KEY FEATURES AND ASPECTS OF THE FINNISH EDUCATION SYSTEM:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

NO STANDARDIZED TESTING
TRUST IN TEACHERS
FOCUS ON LEARNING

PLAY-BASED LEARNING
SHORTER SCHOOL DAYS
NO PRIVATE SCHOOLS STRONG PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLING TEACHER COLLABORATION

LIFELONG LEARNING
EMPHASIS ON WELL-BEING
 Finland Education

Finland also has a strong system

of higher education. There are 15
public universities in Finland, as
well as 22 universities of applied
sciences. Universities offer
academic degrees, while
universities of applied sciences
offer more vocational degrees.
 Finland Education Policy
• The main aim of Finland’s Education policy
is to ensure that every citizen has equal
educational opportunities to avail.
• The most important focus of the education
policy is emphasised quality, efficiency,
equity and internationalization.
• It is founded on the principles of ‘Lifelong
Learning and ‘Free Education.
• Finnish teachers are provided with the
autonomy they need but they are fully trained
and shortlisted only with higher qualifications
which are usually a master’s degree.
• Teachers are also intensively involved in
creating the best curricula as well as learning
plans for students.
• Finland’s education system fosters an
environment of trust between educators as
well as the community.
• Students are motivated to work on
 Finland Education
System
• Early Childhood Education and Care
(Provided to the students before the beginning
of compulsory education)
• Pre-Primary Education (1-year duration for 6-
year-olds)
• Basic Education (Compulsory 9-year
education for children aged 7-16))
• Upper Secondary Education (Vocational
Education and Training / General Upper
Secondary Education)
• Higher Education (Education offered by
Universities / Universities of
Applied Sciences)
• Adult Education
Subjects in Finland
Smart Capital
wealth in the form of money, knowledge,
and expertise owned by a person that is
available for a purpose, such as starting a
company or investing. Said person is
usually a self-made, high-net-worth
individual who is considered a leader in
the industry.
Smart Capital in
Education
Typically refers to the strategic allocation
of financial resources, often with a focus
on technology and innovation, to improve
educational outcomes.
KEY ASPECTS AND EXAMPLES OF SMART CAPITAL IN EDUCATION

INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY EDTECH STARTUPS

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

KEY ASPECTS AND EXAMPLES OF SMART CAPITAL IN EDUCATION

INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

OUTCOME-BASED FUNDING
SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING

ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR

GRANTS FOR INNOVATION EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS
Smart Capital in
the Classroom
 Typically refers to the strategic use of
resources, technology, and instructional
methods to enhance the learning
experience within a classroom setting. It
involves optimizing the allocation of
resources to improve student engagement,
achievement, and overall educational
outcomes.
KEY ELEMENTS OF SMART CAPITAL IN THE CLASSROOM:

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PERSONALIZED LEARNING

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACES RESOURCE ALLOCATION:

KEY ELEMENTS OF SMART CAPITAL IN THE CLASSROOM

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ACTIVE LEARNING

INNOVATION AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERIMENTATION

EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

 References:
Finnish Education:
HTTPS://LEVERAGEEDU.COM/BLOG/
FINLAND-EDUCATION-SYSTEM/
HTTPS://WWW.NORSSI.JYU.FI/INFO-1/INFO
Smart Capital:
HTTPS://HBR.ORG/2011/03/THE-
INNOVATION-MISMATCH-SMART