Share of pupils studying English in comprehensive level education high also in 2022
Change
According 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.
Key selections
- 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.
Figures
Comprehensive school pupils having studied optional language studies (B2 language) by language and sex, school year 2022/2023
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- Area
- Language of the institution
- Studied language
- Extent of language studied
- Gender
- Grade
- Number of foreign languages
- Gender
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