1. Education Education

2. The compulsory education starts at the age of seven in comprehensive school which lasts nine years. Secondary education is not compulsory, but most choose to continue either in upper secondary school or in vocational school The compulsory education starts at the age of seven in comprehensive school which lasts nine years. Secondary education is not compulsory, but most choose to continue either in upper secondary school or in vocational school

3. Universities and polytechnics provide the next level of education

4. Education in Finland is completely free though after basic education students have to buy books and other materials by themselves Education in Finland is completely free though after basic education students have to buy books and other materials by themselves

5. Also a free meal is served during the school day for the students Also a free meal is served during the school day for the students The school year starts in the middle of August and ends in the beginning of June The school year starts in the middle of August and ends in the beginning of June

6. The most expected holidays are Christmas and summer holiday which is between school years and lasts two and a half months The most expected holidays are Christmas and summer holiday which is between school years and lasts two and a half months