Primary and secondary education

Primary and secondary education is free general education which lasts nine years for children aged between 7 and 16.

Every child permanently residing in Finland is subject to compulsory education. That also applies to children with an immigrant background who reside permanently in Finland. Compulsory education starts in the year in which the child turns seven. Still, starting school a year earlier or later is also possible. Compulsory education ends when the pupil reaches the age of 18 or has passed the matriculation examination or the qualification provided for in the Vocational Education and Training Act.

The Finnish National Agency of Education decides on the objectives and main content of education by laying down curriculum criteria, and each education provider has drawn up a local basic education curriculum based on these criteria.

Basic Education in Suonenjoki

Iisveden koulu
This school provides basic education for grades 1-6.

Lempyyn koulu
This school provides basic education for grades 1-6.

Suonenjoen yhtenäiskoulu
This school provides basic education for grades 1-6 and 7-9.