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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does Finland have GT and magnet programs in their school system? I can't find any info on that. It seems equality of valued over excellence. Equity in education seem to be the focus. I am opposed to magnets and GT programs, my school in Europe had none of it. Without exaggerating when I came to study in the US in college, I was way above the best GT students that were my peers. So much so, that I often knew the material being thought. I learned it in high school.[/quote]

I believe that Scandinavian school systems, like many other European school systems, have rigid tracking that starts early.  Admittance to high schools depend on test scores, and include various college prep as well as vocational schools.  I have relatives who are Swedish, btw.  [/quote]

+1 This was my experience in the former USSR as well. Kids were tracked VERY early, so the higher classes could move faster. Which...is one way to do it but it gives up a whole lot of kids before they are really old enough to demonstrate their potential. [/quote]

I am first pp here. Yes, in my country too. But, average elementary/we have no MS students still had the chance to apply to some mid level grammar/high schools that provided classic comprehensive education. So, only the worst students were left with vocational schools. The thing is that today, some vocational high school are becoming more in demand than prestigious public high schools. I think my point was that in ES without GT/accelerated programs in 6,7, 8 grade kids who were doing very well were still challenged and there was no doubt who belonged where. No reason to appeal, test more than what school asked, tutor kids. Bright kids always stand out. Same with universities. you aren't getting in on legacy or a hook.[/quote]

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