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Read more about the changeAccording to Statistics Finland, the share of those studying English in comprehensive level education remained unchanged in 2022 compared to the previous year. A total of 94 per cent of pupils in grades 1 to 6 studied English. In grades 7 to 9 almost all pupils, 99 per cent, studied English. Five per cent of pupils in grades 7 to 9 studied Spanish, nine per cent German and four per cent French.
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- A total of 94 per cent of pupils in grades 1 to 6 studied English.
- In grades 7 to 9 almost all pupils, 99 per cent, studied English.
- The number of foreign languages studied was highest in grades 7 to 9.
- Girls studied foreign languages more than boys.
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Comprehensive school pupils having studied optional language studies (B2 language) by language and sex, school year 2022/2023
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Classifications used:
- Area
- Gender
- Language of the institution
- Extent of language studied
- Studied language
Period:
annual
Statistics:
Updated:
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