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Finland is set to offer upper secondary education in English from August 2026, following the approval of English-language curricula by the education ministry. This move is part of Finland’s strategy to attract skilled labour by providing an English curriculum.
The changes to the law on upper secondary education and end-of-school exams were passed in December 2024. Prior to this, students could only sit the exams in Finnish and Swedish, the country's two official languages. From the autumn of 2028, it will be possible to sit the final-year matriculation exams in English.
The new English version of the matriculation examination will cover the full range of upper secondary school subjects. It is primarily designed for students who lack sufficient skills in Finnish or Swedish. The aim of offering education in English is to attract foreign skilled workers with school-aged children to Finland.
The law allowing for English-language education in Finland came into force on August 1, 2025. However, the specific availability of English-language upper secondary education is scheduled for August 2026. The Finnish education ministry will approve curriculums for English-language upper secondary education.
It is worth noting that the new English version of the matriculation examination is not explicitly stated to be a replacement for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in any Finnish schools. Similarly, it is not mentioned as being part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and it does not appear to be limited to schools that already offer the programme.
Some Finnish schools currently offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an international curriculum with a focus on six subjects. However, the new English version of upper secondary education in Finland does not appear to be directly related to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The English version of the matriculation exams is primarily designed for students who lack sufficient skills in Finnish or Swedish. The aim of offering education in English is to attract foreign skilled workers with school-aged children to Finland.
The law was designed to facilitate the relocation of foreign skilled workers to Finland. The aim of offering education in English is to make it easier for these workers to settle in Finland with their families, thereby contributing to the country's workforce.
In conclusion, Finland is set to introduce English-language upper secondary education from August 2026. This move is part of the country's strategy to attract skilled labour and facilitate the relocation of foreign workers. The new English version of the matriculation examination will cover the full range of upper secondary school subjects and is primarily designed for students who lack sufficient skills in Finnish or Swedish.
The law passed in December 2024 allows for the introduction of English-language upper secondary education in Finland starting from August 2026. This move is part of Finland's strategy to attract foreign skilled workers and facilitate their relocation by providing an English curriculum. The new English version of the matriculation examination, designed for students who lack sufficient skills in Finnish or Swedish, covers the full range of upper secondary school subjects.
