...a teacher-centered approach. 

...equal opportunities. 

...foreign teachers for language learning. 

...includes charges for school materials. 

...is financed for those born in Finland. 

...is totally free for everybody. 

...is quite different among schools. 

...is very similar to that of other countries. 

...shows little difference among schools. 

...excellent skills with students.

...studies in psychology. 

...teaching practice. 

...are autonomous at work. 

...demand respect from authorities. 

...work long hours. 

...decide what the contents are. 

...organize the national objectives. 

...provide instruction to schools.

... 20 hours of instruction a week.

... fewer teaching hours than in other countries.

... more hours of instruction than they should.

... collaborate in the design of learning activities.

... compete with teams from other schools.

... take an active role in extracurricular activities.

... appears on ranking lists.

... is based on surveys.

... is done by national authorities.

... in higher education.

... in primary and lower secondary schools.

... only in secondary schools.

... if students can manage in society.

... students’ skills to access university.

... the quality of our educational systems.