TVE 5005 Quiz on Education in Finland

What is the population of Finland?

• 5.6 million

• 6.2 million

• 4.8 million

• 7.1 million

What percentage of the Finnish population has a tertiary education?

• 11%

• 46%

• 8.3%

• 43%

At what age does basic education start in Finland?

• 5 years

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Finnish education system?

• Decentralized decision-making

• No student ranking

• Focus on testing

• Public funding

What is the highest level of vocational qualification in the Finnish VET system?

• Further Vocational Qualifications

• Initial Vocational Qualifications

• Specialist Vocational Qualifications

• Basic Education

What is a characteristic of the Finnish approach to education?

• Individualized learning

• Strict discipline

• Frequent assessments

• High competition

What is the minimum time allocation for pre-primary education in Finland?

• 900 hours

• 700 hours

• 800 hours

• 600 hours

Which of the following is a component of school meals in Finland?

• Warm main course

• Fast food

• Soft drink

• Soup

What is the purpose of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)?

• To standardize education

• To rank educational institutions

• To compare qualifications across countries

• To eliminate vocational training

What is the role of local authorities in the Finnish education system?

• National core curricula

• Local curricula development

• Centralized decision-making

• Teacher recruitment only