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Finland begins charging tuition fees to non-EU students in upper-secondary and vocational schools
Legislation taking effect on 1 August 2026 makes non-EU/EEA pupils in Finland’s general upper-secondary and vocational programmes liable for tuition fees. Schools must introduce scholarship schemes, while foreign families and employers will face higher education costs when relocating to Finland. The rule brings secondary-level study in line with university policy and could influence Finland’s attractiveness as a talent destination.
New language-integration rules for immigrant pupils enter force across Finnish schools
Amendments to the Basic Education Act effective 1 August 2026 require municipalities to provide extended Finnish/Swedish language instruction for immigrant-background pupils until they meet defined proficiency levels. The policy aims to accelerate integration and improve educational outcomes, but schools face teacher-recruitment pressures. Expat families should plan for potentially longer preparatory phases when enrolling children.