Why Finland? – Y-Sisu

Discover Finland!

Have you ever thought of studying in the happiest country in the world?

Among the best education systems in the world (world economic forum 2018)
Top-performing OECD country in literacy, math, and sciences (OECD, Better Life Index: Education)
Top 1 Countries for Worldwide Education for the Future (The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd, 2019

The country has one of the most expansive “freedom to roam” policies in the world, allowing people to use any public or private land for recreational purposes so long as the privacy of a private residence is not violated, and no environmental damage is incurred. There are no undue restrictions on people’s ability to change their place of residence, education, or employment. (Freedom in the World 2023 Country Report, by Freedom House.org)
The education system enjoys similar freedom e.g. you can change from vocation to high school and vice versa

Finland has over 180,000 clean and freshwater lakes. This makes it among very few countries where residents enjoy drinking water straight from the taps!
Top 3 Cleanest Countries (Economic Times India, 2023)
- This cleanliness also contributes to clean air quality. Breathing clean air contributes to better heart and respiratory health both long- and short-term.

Top 2 Countries for Gender Equality (World Economic Forum, 2022)
According to Finnish Immigration Service (MIGRI), gender equality means that all genders have the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities to realize themselves and participate in society. The aim is that all genders are treated in the same way.
- For example, gender equality in education in Finland means that girls and boys go to the same schools and learn almost all subjects in mixed groups

Happiest Country in the World (World Happiness Report, 2023)
High levels of Integrity – Finland is considered one of the least corrupt countries in the world.

Finland is in the same time zone as Kenya during summertime. It is only a 1-hour difference during wintertime. This way, it means that the language lessons as well as student support services will be much easier to get personal service for our students.

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