Nama : Ahmad Jalaluddin Ismail AR.

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Why Findland Schools are so Successful?

For many years the school system in Finland has been very successful. In the PISA survey, which
compares reading, math and science knowledge of 15 year olds around the world, shows Finland is not
only the top European country but also competes with Asian giants like China, Singapore and South
Korea. But what makes the educational system in this small country so different from others in the
western world?

The main reason is the Finish government makes it possible for all children to attend preschool, which
comes after kindergarten. Compulsory education begins at 7. Teachers work with their pupils in school
as much as possible. They have little homework to do when they get home. When teachers are not with
the pupils they spend a lot of time in schools working on the curriculum and new projects. They teach in
teams if it helps them reach their goals. That is why dropout rates are low compared to other countries.

In contrast to other nations, teaching in Finland is a highly admired profession. Finland selects its
teachers very carefully. Only talented students go on to a university and receive a master’s degree in
education. Finland only takes the best to educate its youth.

Schools in Finland are small, at least for international standards. More than in any other country
teachers are ready to prepare children for life. In some cases they know every pupil in their school and
can adjust to them. Teachers try everything to succeed with their pupils. Most of the pupils get
additional help in their elementary school years, either by the teachers themselves or through specially
trained educators. Moreover Finland’s schools get their money from the government. The people who
are in charge of the education system, from teachers to administrators are trained teachers, not
politicians like in other countries.