Preparation Timeline

Updated

The timetable is subject to change as the preparation progresses.

  • Spring 2025
    • A memorandum by the Finnish National Agency for Education working group is submitted to the Matriculation Examination Board, after which a consultation round is organised.
    • The Board establishes a section responsible for preparing tests in arts and practical subjects.
  • Autumn 2025
    • A preliminary view is formed on the principles and practical arrangements of the preparatory competence demonstration.
  • Spring 2026
    • A preliminary outline of the preparatory competence demonstration is presented to teachers and other stakeholders.
    • General upper secondary schools may pilot the outline of the preparatory competence demonstration and provide feedback.
    • Adjustments to the demonstration are planned in cooperation with stakeholders.
  • Autumn 2026
    • A view is formed on test-specific regulations and related sample tasks, including the preparatory competence demonstration and the written test.
  • Spring 2027
    • Statements are requested on the draft regulations and sample tasks.
    • The Matriculation Examination Board’s General Assembly adopts the regulations based on the feedback received.
  • Autumn 2027
    • Candidates may apply for special arrangements for the tests.
    • General upper secondary schools receive information on the facilities, equipment and materials required for test arrangements.
  • Spring 2028
    • The examination dates for autumn 2029 are decided.
    • The work of the preparatory section ends, and its responsibilities are transferred to the Matriculation Examination Board’s established bodies in the form of new sections.
  • Autumn 2028
    • A nationwide mock test is organised.
    • Adjunct members are appointed for censoring.
  • Spring 2029
    • Enrolments for the new tests are received.
  • Autumn 2029
    • The first tests in arts and practical subjects are organised.
    • Test performances proceed in accordance with the multi-stage process of the Matriculation Examination.