10 reasons why Finland’s education system is the best in the world – in a nutshell

1. No standardized testing

2. Accountability for teachers (not required)

3. Cooperation not competition

4. Make the basics a priority

5. Starting school at an older age

6. Providing professional options past a traditional college degree

7. Finns wake up later for less strenuous schooldays

8. Consistent instruction from the same teachers

9. A more relaxed atmosphere

10. Less homework and outside work required

(Source: World Economics Forum, 10 September 2018)