Pisa winner Finland wants to do even better

Once again Finland occupied a top position in the Pisa study. Johanna Westman reflects on how the country can maintain its ranking: "One of the weak points is the great gap between boys and girls. In addition, one in ten of Finland's 15-year-olds is unhappy at school - that's twice as many as in Sweden. This minority manages to struggle on, but it lacks motivation, and this is a serious shortcoming in a society in which life-long learning is a prerequisite for a successful career. ... What's more, Finland could drop behind if immigration increases and more children of foreign extraction enter its primary schools, approaching conditions in Sweden or Denmark. If primary schools are unprepared, Finland's performance could suffer dramatically."

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