Government agrees to ease restrictions on gatherings, operations of food and beverage service businesses and visits to care institutions and hospitals
In its meeting on Wednesday 17 June, the Government heard an overview of all of the policies put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections and to protect vulnerable groups.
Government roadmap for the gradual dismantling of the restrictions on gatherings
Background on the Government’s restriction policies (summary table prepared before meeting) 17 June 2020
Memorandum: Visits to healthcare and social welfare units during the coronavirus epidemic
Proposal: Visits to healthcare and social welfare units during the coronavirus epidemic
Epidemiological progress report 17 June 2020
Background on the Government’s restriction policies (summary table prepared before meeting) 17 June 2020
Memorandum: Visits to healthcare and social welfare units during the coronavirus epidemic
Proposal: Visits to healthcare and social welfare units during the coronavirus epidemic
Epidemiological progress report 17 June 2020
PISA 2018 Financial literacy: Robust skills and responsible use of money among Finnish students
The results of the PISA 2018 financial literacy assessments were published in 20 countries on 7 May 2020. With their average score of 537 points for the financial literacy assessment, Finnish young people were the second best together with Canada (532 points). The most financially literate youth were found in Estonia, where the average of 547 points was statistically significantly higher than the average of all other countries. The financial literacy assessment is an optional national assessment in the PISA survey. Finland participated in this assessment for the first time.
Sustainable development policy in the administrative sector of the Ministry of Education and Culture
A working group set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture has prepared guidelines for ensuring that activities of the administrative branch are based on a sustainable foundation. The administrative branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture is specifically responsible for strengthening social sustainability, including culture and people's wellbeing.
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You will find information about the PISA review and about results obtained by Finland in different years.
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Finnish education system offers equal opportunities for all. Learners can always proceed to an upper level of education.
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Information about how the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU will affect students and participants of EU programmes.
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Are you planning to study in Finland? What can you study and how to apply? You can find the answers here.
Study in Finland -
Finland has cooperation agreements, programmes and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with over 50 countries.
International Agreements and Memorandums -
The purpose of Entrepreneurship Education Guidelines is to target, develop and direct measures for promoting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education at different levels of education.
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The Team Finland Knowledge network helps achieve a more internationally oriented position in higher education and research.
Team Finland Knowledge
Ministry of Education and Culture
The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for the development of education, science, cultural, sport and youth policies. The administrative branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture comprises 13 agencies, including Finnish National Agency for Education, Academy of Finland and Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
International cooperation
In international affairs, the Ministry participates in the work of major international organisations and regional councils, implements programmes and initiatives nationally and supports cultural cooperations and expatriate activities.
International cooperation of Ministry of Education and Culture
