Finnland: „The upper secondary level has witnessed an increase in the number of ’special schools‘, focusing on the education of talented youngsters in arts, sports, science and languages. According to Finnish researchers Kirsi Tirri and Elina Kuusisto, ‚these special schools can just as well be called schools for the gifted and talented as it is very difficult to be accepted into them‘. Selection is based on the marks of the student, while most places organize their own admission exam as well.“
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marca Wolfensberger, „Talent Development in European Higher Education“ (2015), S. 159