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Studying English unchanged in comprehensive level education in 2023

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release | Subject choices of students 2023

According to Statistics Finland, the share of those studying English in comprehensive level education remained unchanged in 2023 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. Eight per cent of pupils in grades 7 to 9 studied German, six per cent Spanish and four per cent French.

Key selections

  • A total of 94 per cent of pupils in grades 1 to 6 studied English in 2023.
  • In grades 7 to 9 almost all pupils, 99 per cent, studied English.
  • Eight per cent of pupils in grades 7 to 9 studied German.
  • Girls studied optional languages more than boys.

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Comprehensive school pupils having studied optional language studies (B2 language) by language and sex, school year 2023/2024

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  • Grade
  • Language of the institution
  • Gender
  • Studied language
  • Extent of language studied
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Classifications used:
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  • Language of the institution
  • Studied language
  • Extent of language studied
  • Gender
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  • Grade
  • Number of foreign languages
  • Gender
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Subject choices of students [online publication].
Reference period: 2023. ISSN=1799-1056. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 22.12.2024].
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