The Finnish approach to education recognises that many young people have vocational aptitudes that are not best fostered in a standard academic environment. Australia can learn from Finland’s attainment of excellence with equity in its post-school educational institutions. 

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This paper was prepared for the Nordic Policy Centre's Vocational Education Roundtable, featuring guest speakers Professor Pasi Sahlberg and Ms Jeannie Rea, held at the Embassy of Finland on 18 June 2019.