Address
Unité française d'Eurydice
Ministère de l'Éducation
nationale, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
Direction de l’évaluation, de la prospective et de la
performance (DEPP)
Mission aux relations européennes et
internationales (MIREI)
61-65, rue Dutot
FR-75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel: +33 1 55 55 67 63
E-Mail: depp.mirei@education.gouv.fr
Website
http://www.education.gouv.fr
https://www.education.gouv.fr/eurydice-reseau-europeen-sur-les-systemes-educatifs-3182
Address
Unité française d'Eurydice
Ministère de l'Éducation
nationale, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
Direction de l’évaluation, de la prospective et de la
performance (DEPP)
Mission aux relations européennes et
internationales (MIREI)
61-65, rue Dutot
FR-75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel: +33 1 55 55 67 63
E-Mail: depp.mirei@education.gouv.fr
Website
http://www.education.gouv.fr
https://www.education.gouv.fr/eurydice-reseau-europeen-sur-les-systemes-educatifs-3182
There was no major measure in this domain this year.
Implementation period: Announced on July 16, 2025.
Status: In force.
Responsible authorities: Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research; Ministry of Labor and Employment; Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life.
Address
Unité française d'Eurydice
Ministère de l'Éducation
nationale, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
Direction de l’évaluation, de la prospective et de la
performance (DEPP)
Mission aux relations européennes et
internationales (MIREI)
61-65, rue Dutot
FR-75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel: +33 1 55 55 67 63
E-Mail: depp.mirei@education.gouv.fr
Website
http://www.education.gouv.fr
https://www.education.gouv.fr/eurydice-reseau-europeen-sur-les-systemes-educatifs-3182
Implementation period: 2025–2026
Status: in progress
Responsible authorities: Ministry of National Education and National Centre for Scientific Research
Reasons/objectives:
Address
Unité française d'Eurydice
Ministère de l'Éducation
nationale, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
Direction de l’évaluation, de la prospective et de la
performance (DEPP)
Mission aux relations européennes et
internationales (MIREI)
61-65, rue Dutot
FR-75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel: +33 1 55 55 67 63
E-Mail: depp.mirei@education.gouv.fr
Website
http://www.education.gouv.fr
https://www.education.gouv.fr/eurydice-reseau-europeen-sur-les-systemes-educatifs-3182
There was no major measure in this domain this year.
Running period: from 2025/2026 school year onwards
Status: Ongoing
Responsible authorities: French Ministry of Education
Reasons/objectives: stronger emphasis on teaching basic skills
Address
Eurydice Finland
Ennakointi ja analyysi / Foresight and analysis
Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
P.O. Box 380 (Hakaniemenranta 6)
FI-00531 Helsinki
Tel: +358 295 33 11 17
E-Mail: KV-tiimi@oph.fi
Website
A key feature of the national education culture is to ensure equal opportunities for all. Individual support measures are in place to guarantee that every pupil and student can reach their full potential. Differences between schools are small and the quality of teaching is high all around the country. The education system does not have any dead-ends which would affect an individual’s learning career.
Address
Eurydice Finland
Ennakointi ja analyysi / Foresight and analysis
Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
P.O. Box 380 (Hakaniemenranta 6)
FI-00531 Helsinki
Tel: +358 295 33 11 17
E-Mail: KV-tiimi@oph.fi
Website
Finland carried out a two-year pre-primary education trial between 2021 and 2024. Five-year-old children in selected municipalities were invited to start pre-primary education one year earlier than usual.
Address
Eurydice Finland
Ennakointi ja analyysi / Foresight and analysis
Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
P.O. Box 380 (Hakaniemenranta 6)
FI-00531 Helsinki
Tel: +358 295 33 11 17
E-Mail: KV-tiimi@oph.fi
Website
There are two types of general upper secondary education: for young people and for adults. In 2022 there were:
General upper secondary education is provided by
Address
Eurydice Unit
Analysis Division
Ministry of Education and Research
Munga 18
EE-50088 Tartu
Tel: +372 735 4027
E-Mail: eurydice@hm.ee
Website
The organisation and principles of the education system are established in the Republic of Estonia Education Act and specified in lower level acts structured by type of educational institution.
Address
Eurydice Unit
Analysis Division
Ministry of Education and Research
Munga 18
EE-50088 Tartu
Tel: +372 735 4027
E-Mail: eurydice@hm.ee
Website
From 2025/26, VET centres and higher education institutions start to offer adults free micro-credential programmes (in Estonia, micro‑qualifications) to support skills development in areas with high labour‑market demand. The state‑funded training focuses on adults who need to update or expand their skills to remain competitive, particularly those without upper secondary or vocational qualifications or whose skills have become outdated.
Address
Eurydice Unit
Analysis Division
Ministry of Education and Research
Munga 18
EE-50088 Tartu
Tel: +372 735 4027
E-Mail: eurydice@hm.ee
Website
From 2025/2026, the maximum state‑guaranteed student loan rises from 3,000 to 6,000 Euros per borrower, following the government’s decision to double the annual loan ceiling. The change aims to help students better cover study‑related living costs and focus on their studies rather than working alongside them.
