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Number of comprehensive schools decreased further in 2022

Release related to topics:Education and research
release | Providers of education and educational institutions 2022

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According to Statistics Finland’s register of providers of education and register of educational institutions, there were 685 active providers of education and 3,000 educational institutions. There were 2,039 active comprehensive schools.

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  • A total of 47 comprehensive schools were closed down or merged with another educational institution
  • Comprehensive schools were closed down or merged with another educational institution most in the regions of Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso
  • Of comprehensive schools, 24 per cent were joint schools, 66 per cent lower secondary schools and nine per cent upper secondary schools.

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125l
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125j
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  • Owner
  • Language of instruction
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125k
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  • Type of educational insitution
  • Size of educational institution
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Providers of education and educational institutions [online publication].
Reference period: 2022. ISSN=1799-5825. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 21.11.2024].
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