In Finland, economics is taught from the fourth grade onwards. The financial education provided in educational institutions is important, and it reaches the majority of each age cohort. In addition, many actors from different sectors (public authorities, financial firms and organisations) support financial education in schools. In this section, we have collected material that can be used in teaching or independent study.
The Talous tutuksi educational events for teachers provide teachers with tools for teaching economics. The content is designed especially for teachers, study counselors, principals and those studying to become teachers.
Oma Onni is an online learning environment that works on the internet and teaches young people how to manage their own finances. The goal is that young people know how to manage their own finances, and avoid, for example, over-indebtedness. Available only in Finnish.
Junior Achievement (JA) Finland aims to ensure that children and young people learn skills to meet the needs of changing working life and to manage their daily lives at school and dare to look forward to the future.
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Verokampus is a website created and maintained by the Finnish Tax Administration that provides information on taxes as clearly as possible. The website is aimed at everyone looking for help with understanding taxation. The website content is particularly aimed at teenagers and young adults.
