Policy Document
Basic Education Decree 852/1998
Benefits & Requirements
Dedication (number of hours per week stipulated by this document)
The number of weekly hours of basic education shall be 19 at a minimum in the first and second year-classes, 23 on average in the third and fourth year-classes, 24 on average in the fifth and sixth year-classes, and at least 30 on average in subsequent year-classes
Is educational tracking implemented or modified by this document?
No
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Secondary Literature & Sources
Secondary literature
Aho, E., Pitkänen, K., & Sahlberg, P. "Policy Development and Reform Principles of Basic and Secondary Education in Finland since 1968". Education Working Paper Series No. 2, World Bank, Washington DC. (2006). Available at: http://www.siteresources.worldbank.org/EDUCATION/Resources/278200-1099079877269/547664-1099079967208/Education_in_Finland_May06.pdf