Scoring with an ‘F’

1 Virtual world: Viikki Teacher Training School students learning on their smartphones and tablets.2 Masterpieces: Students’ artwork on display.3 Kaisa House: The Helsinki University’s main library celebrates its 375th anniversary this year.4 The Scream: Viikki Teacher Training School students giving artist Edvard Munch a run for his money with their versions of ‘The Scream’.

Consistently strong OECD and Pisa rankings have pushed Finland into the limelight. With the latest Pisa list expected next year, StarEducate speaks to experts to discover the ‘Finnish-factor’ behind the country’s education system.

NO one laughs at me if I get things wrong – my teachers are nice and kind,” 10-year-old Emilia quips when asked what she likes about school. Her simple reply is probably the best gauge of Finland’s success.