KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 5: Fundamental and human rights
perusopetus
Finnish word. In English: basic education
Comprehensive school. It is free for everyone.
Facts about the word
- Under the Constitution, everyone has the right to free basic education. Perustuslaki 16 §
- Free basic education includes free textbooks, necessary transport to school and enough food during the school day. Ihmisoikeuskeskus: Perustuslaki
- If the journey to school is more than five kilometres, the pupil has the right to free transport. Perusopetuslaki 32 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Basic education is free, and textbooks are included. It is not a dish.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Fundamental and human rights. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
