Finnish Education System: What Can Ivory Coast Really Learn from the Finnish Model?

Ivorian Minister of Education N’Guessan Koffi met with Finnish ambassador Katja Ahlfors in Abidjan on September 22, 2026, to discuss the Finnish education system, renowned for its high performance. The conversation focused on student-centered approaches, teacher valorization, and public education, which could serve as inspiration for Ivory Coast. Currently, Ivory Coast’s education system relies on traditional methods with large class sizes, hindering personalized support. The aim is to adopt Finnish practices to enhance teacher training and improve learning conditions.